🐱 Kuching

The heart of the city — a landscaped esplanade along the Sarawak River, lined with cafés, old shophouses and street food, buzzing at sunset. Take a traditional sampan across to the Malay kampung on the far bank.Jantung bandar — esplanad berlanskap di sepanjang Sungai Sarawak, dipenuhi kafe, rumah kedai lama dan makanan jalanan. Naik sampan tradisional ke kampung Melayu di seberang.

The best place in Malaysia to see semi-wild orangutans, which swing in to feed twice a day at this rehabilitation centre just outside the city. A near-guaranteed, unforgettable wildlife encounter.Tempat terbaik di Malaysia untuk melihat orangutan separa liar, yang datang makan dua kali sehari di pusat pemulihan di luar bandar. Pertemuan hidupan liar yang hampir pasti dan tidak dilupakan.

Sarawak's oldest national park, reached by a short boat ride, with jungle trails, hidden beaches, proboscis monkeys and pitcher plants. An easy, wild day trip from Kuching.Taman negara tertua Sarawak, dicapai dengan bot singkat, dengan denai hutan, pantai tersembunyi, monyet belanda dan periuk kera. Lawatan sehari liar yang mudah dari Kuching.

A 'living museum' at the foot of Mount Santubong showcasing authentic longhouses and crafts of Sarawak's Iban, Bidayuh, Orang Ulu and Melanau peoples — with daily dance performances.'Muzium hidup' di kaki Gunung Santubong memaparkan rumah panjang dan kraf autentik kaum Iban, Bidayuh, Orang Ulu dan Melanau Sarawak — dengan persembahan tarian harian.

The elegant S-shaped golden pedestrian bridge across the Sarawak River, glowing at night and offering the best views of the State Assembly and the old town. A must for the evening photo.Jambatan pejalan kaki emas berbentuk S yang anggun merentasi Sungai Sarawak, bersinar waktu malam dan menawarkan pemandangan terbaik Dewan Undangan Negeri. Wajib untuk foto malam.

A white English-style fort built by the 'White Rajah' Charles Brooke in 1879 to guard the river, now a Brooke-era museum. Cross by sampan from the waterfront for the view back over the city.Kubu putih gaya Inggeris yang dibina oleh 'Rajah Putih' Charles Brooke pada 1879, kini muzium era Brooke. Naik sampan dari tepi laut untuk pemandangan kembali ke bandar.

Kuching leans into its name with photogenic giant cat statues around the city and a whole Cat Museum of feline art and artefacts. Delightfully odd and very Kuching.Kuching meraikan namanya dengan patung kucing gergasi di sekitar bandar dan Muzium Kucing penuh seni dan artifak kucing. Pelik dan sangat Kuching.

A dramatic 810m jungle peak rising straight from the sea north of the city, ringed by beaches and resorts. Hike its tough trails, laze on the sand, or look for dolphins on a river cruise.Puncak hutan dramatik 810m yang menjulang dari laut di utara bandar, dikelilingi pantai dan resort. Daki denainya, berehat di pasir, atau cari dolfin dalam pelayaran sungai.

The white palace built by Charles Brooke in 1870 as his royal residence, set in lawns across the river from the waterfront — now the governor's home. Best admired from the opposite bank at golden hour.Istana putih yang dibina oleh Charles Brooke pada 1870 sebagai kediaman diraja, di halaman seberang sungai — kini kediaman gabenor. Paling cantik dari tebing bertentangan waktu senja.

The striking umbrella-roofed State Legislative Assembly building dominates the riverbank — Kuching's most modern landmark, spectacular when lit up at night beside the Darul Hana Bridge.Bangunan Dewan Undangan Negeri berbumbung payung yang menarik menguasai tebing sungai — mercu tanda paling moden Kuching, menakjubkan bila menyala waktu malam.