THE 10 BEST Cheap Things to Do in Kuching
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- TheGrebes29 contributionsAbout 30 mins on Grab out of Kuching. 15 minute walk to feeding station, but electric buggy shuttle available. Saw 1 teenage male at feeding station for about 3 minutes ... Approx 30 meters away. Apparently a lot of food available in the forest at this time of the year so they don't always come to the feed station. However, on the walk back his mother was in a tree right on the edge of the path. The rangers were careful to keep people away, but she was within 10 feet and completely unperturbed by all the attention she was getting. She was still there after the rangers moved us all on.
Visit is limited to 1.5 hours. Ranger on site to answer questions. Limited Grab avaiilabily to return (we were lucky). Bus leaves at 10.30 and 12 but very slow trip.Written 27 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - CanadianTraveler23Yellowknife21 contributionsThis was a very interesting hike through big jungle. Spotted monkeys, lizards, fiddler crabs and more. Cool boat ride to get there too. Beautiful and exciting. Trip was organized by Esdee at Para Desa Borneo Tours, who gave us a very knowledgeable and entertaining guide who spoke excellent English.Written 25 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- WongHY17Subang Jaya, Malaysia374 contributionsLocated 35km from Kuching city center.
Entrance fee for non-Sarawakians is RM85 while fee for Sarawakians is RM30.
Highlight is the cultural show featuring traditional dancers. Make sure you don't miss it!
It's interesting to see the native longhouse replicas.
Iban longhouse - Most common type of longhouse that exist today in interior Sarawak.
Bidayuh barok - Large round hut with a central fireplace. My favorite type of longhouse.
Orang Ulu longhouse - Longhouse on tall stilts.
Melanau tall house - This house is even taller than the Orang Ulu longhouse. Gigantic house sitting on tree trunks. Marvellous piece of engineering.
Penan hut - Small house.
Come in the morning as it tends to rain during evenings in Kuching.ÂWritten 7 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - SycGeorge Town, Malaysia17 contributionsNice view.
Peaceful atmosphere. Good place for selfie, dating, taking stroll, brisk walking or joggingWritten 30 April 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - CanadianTraveler23Yellowknife21 contributionsI went on my own to visit this excellent historical museum of the remarkable recent history of Kuching since the mid-1800s, and the White Rajahs who governed. Super interesting, and in an awesome fort (Fort Margerita) positioned over the river to repel pirates.
To get there from the Kuching waterfront, I tried and failed to walk from the Darul Hana bridge- but you can't walk past the parliament. Instead, take a little boat across the river, ad then it's a short (10 minute) walk up to the fortress.Written 25 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - HTHKuching, Malaysia151 contributions15 minutes distance from Kuching city centre. The museum is an landmark and spot attraction as many natural history displays here.
Besides ethnographic collection, got a lot fauna specimens ;examples snakes, birds and others.Written 13 March 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Erica V3 contributionsI went on a night time frog spotting tour with Lucien (Sarawak private Tours and cooking class at Indah House). Lucien was extremely knowledgeable, and amazing at spotting frogs. We saw 9 different kinds. Walking in the forest after dark was a wonderful experience. I would highly recommend doing it.Written 16 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- James NKuching, Malaysia2,327 contributionsMt. Santubong is the highest mountain one can climb located nearest to Kuching. Located in a national park, one needs to register with the Sarawak Forestry Corporation office prior to the climb. The track is almost four kilometers long and the summit can be reached within less than three hours. It is considered as tough but with some preparations, most can reach the summit with little problems.Written 12 September 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- RJCF1Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia80 contributionsWe found this place by accident, we crossed the "bridge to nowhere " expecting to be able to see/visit some of the sites on the other side of the river we found everything locked up apart from this place if you like plants and flowers it is well worth a walk over the bridge.Written 13 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Adventure DivaManchester, CT2,018 contributionsThis museum provides and detailed introduction to the nine major Chinese communities. It discussed the dialects, cuisine and temples. Highlights included musical instruments, ceramics and more.Written 3 September 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Alex HPort St. Mary, UK1,153 contributionsFun little activity to do if you have time, although it is of course a little strange. It was good though to learn about the history of the name of ‘Kuching’, and it was also exciting to see information on Manx Cats being mentioned. It was fun reminiscing about famous cats, I.e ones in films etc. Entry is cheap and can spend at least half an hour here.Written 25 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ReginaldSLinSingapore, Singapore131 contributionsNice waterfront with lots of local food and buskers. The river is pretty wide which makes the waterfront walk really pleasant.
The only drawback was the heat, even at night
Go at night - much prettierWritten 17 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - YH16 contributionsIt is more than just orangutan - sun bears, crocodiles, bearcats, hornbills, porcupine, deer. This centre strives to give its wildlife residents a happy life and it is worth more than the entrance fee just to see the antics of the orangutan. Add in the rest of the residents and you have a good visit!Written 7 November 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- pianocelloShah Alam, Malaysia1,323 contributionsThis place is architecturally pleasing. There is a decent small museum and places to eat and drink. This is opposite the waterfront.Written 22 October 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Linda CToronto, Canada92 contributionsFor me, getting to the longhouse was the best part. Myself and a fellow traveller hired a driver/guide to do a day tour including Semenggoh Nature Reserve and two long houses. Annah Rais was interesting to see, people seemed friendly considering the volume of tourists they must normally see (tourism way down because of COVID, few weeks before lockdown). The drive to Annah Rais was beautiful, the highlight of the day. We made many stops to explore and take photos along the way.Written 11 January 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
