Jump in and discover the rich cultural tapestry of Borneo’s ‘Cat City’ with a half day tour of Kuching. Explore a diverse mix of dragon-covered Chinese temples, Indian mosques and rows of historic shop houses. Then sample Kuching’s famous culinary delights and see enough cat-themed kitsch to last a lifetime.
Programme Details
At 08:00 Explore the intoxicating mix of cultures that make Kuching so unique. Start the guided Kuching half day tour with breakfast at a famous local café. Tuck into a bowl of laksa, a mouth-watering concoction of rice noodles, omelette strips, bean sprouts and more mixed with coconut and prawn-based broth.
Energized by this delicious breakfast, it is time to start walking through the streets of Kuching. Pay a visit to the ‘Great Cat of Kuching’, a massive feline statue that is just the first of many cat-related visits included on today’s tour. After snapping photos of this kitsch statue, step through the Chinese archway on to Jalan Padungan, an atmospheric lane lined with traditional shop houses. Visit a local Chinese herbiest to sample tea and select a variety of Kong Piah, a simple sesame-topped pastry, for a snack.
Pass more cat statues on the way to Tua Pek Kong Temple, Kuching’s oldest Chinese temple. Continue onwards to Hong San Si Temple which marks the entrance to Lebuh Carpenter. Take a stroll along this pleasant lane where colourful cat murals belie the infamous history of this former gangster neighbourhood.
Pop in to the atmospheric Black Bean Coffee for a delicious cup of locally-grown coffee. Then resume the walk along Lebuh Carpenter, passing by more Chinese temples on the way to Kuching’s colonial quarter. Visit the Pavilion, showcasing not only beautiful colonial architecture but also housing the insightful Sarawak Textile Museum (Please note: Sarawak Textile Museum is temporarily closed and will be replaced with Tun Jugah Textile, Museum & Gallery). Then take a stroll through the India Street Pedestrian Mall and turn on to Indian Mosque Lane for a glimpse of Kuching’s Indian Malay culture.
The morning walking tour wraps up at midday before choosing from one of the city’s delicious dining options, such as the James Brook Café, for lunch. Reflect on the diverse mix of sites visited this morning while enjoying a meal of Sarawakian cuisine or other Malay dishes. Then return to the hotel or continue with an independent exploration of Kuching.
Notes:
- Walking tour with pick up from Kuching city hotels by English Speaking Guide.
- If staying at The Limetree Hotel or Batik Boutique hotel an additional Transfer will be needed.
- Guide rates and transport fees subject to increase during public holidays https://publicholidays.com.my/. Ask to your travel consultant
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