Kuching Weekend Spree

Kuching,Sarawak, Malaysia

Kuching), officially the City of Kuching, is the capital and the most populous city in the state of Sarawak in Malaysia. It is also the capital of Kuching Division. The city is on the Sarawak River at the southwest tip of the state of Sarawak on the island of Borneo. Kuching is a major food destination for tourists and the main gateway for travellers visiting Sarawak and Borneo. Kuching Wetlands National Park is located about 30 kilometres (19 mi) from the city and there are many other tourist attractions in and around Kuching such as Bako National Park, Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF), state assembly building, The Astana, Fort Margherita, Kuching Cat Museum, and Sarawak State Museum. The city has become one of the major industrial and commercial centres in East Malaysia.

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4 Days

1+ Age

Malaysia Borneo

Borneo

Destination

Malaysia Borneo
Departure

Kuching
Departure Time

To be advised
Return Time

To be advised
Dress Code

Casual, comfortable clothing,
Included

Accommodation

Breakfast

Private Transportation

Return Hotel Transfers
Not Included

Airplane Transport

Departure Taxes

Dinner

Entrance Fees

Guide

Lunch

Day 1: Arrive Kuching

Once at Kuching International Airport, our driver will be there to meet and greet you and transfer you to your Kuching hotel.

Day 2: Kuching

At 08:30hrs, depart for Kuching City tour to see the places of attraction around this historical city. Drive to see the gigantic cat statue, the mascot of Kuching city at Padungan before cruising through China Town. The route passes through the superbly-designed St. Joseph Cathedral, the Syariah Court, Satok Market and traditional Malay houses built on stilts. Make a photostop at the magnificent looking Mosque built by the river bank. Drive pass Gambier Street (famous for spices), look out for the Old Colonial Law Court House - complete with a Clock Tower and a granite obelisk built in memory of Rajah Charles Brooke. Across the river, is a good view of the majestic Astana (1870) – the former palace of the White Rajahs and the commanding State Assembly Building. Take a short walk at the Waterfront or Main Bazaar for shopping or drop-in at the Chinese Museum. Special visit to Kampung Gersik, famous for its Sarawak layered cake (Kek Lapis) cottage industry and after tour transfer to your hotel for your free & easy afternoon. Note 1 - Photostop - Gigantic Cat Status, Malay Village, Old Mosque, Clock Tower, Waterfront, Chinese Museum and Kg. Gersik. Note 2 - Sarawak Museum is currently closed for renovation works and is scheduled to reopened in 2021. In replacement, Kuching City tour will visit Historical Museum located adjacent to Sarawak Museum.

Day 3 : Kuching

At 08:00hrs, depart for Serikin Border Townships which is located at the border between Kalimantan and Sarawak. The journey to Serikin will take approximately 1 hour and many goods (Kain Batik, Utensils, Handcrafts, mats & etc) are sold here. Proceed to Bau Town for lunch.

Day 4 :Depart Kuching

Today is your last day in Kuching. You have free time until your transfer to airport.

Tour Location

History Of The City

The name "Kuching" was already in use for the city by the time Brooke arrived in 1841. There are many theories as to the derivation of the name "Kuching". It was perhaps derived from the Malay word for cat, "kucing" or from Cochin, an Indian trading port on the Malabar Coast and a generic term in China and British India for trading harbour. Some Hindu artefacts can be seen today at the Sarawak State Museum. However, another source reported that the Kuching city was previously known as "Sarawak" before Brooke arrived. The settlement was renamed to "Sarawak proper" during the kingdom expansion. It was only in 1872 that Charles Brooke renamed the settlement to "Kuching".