Wander the quaint town of Kuching on a half day heritage walk while learning about the recent history and sampling local dishes from a range of ethnic groups. Try the famous Sarawak laksa and explore streets that have remained virtually unchanged for 100 years.

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Kuching is a veritable treasure trove of historical buildings, remarkable stories and diverse food. At 09:00 meet the guide and wander the streets of this quaint town learning about the recent history and sampling local food from a range of ethnic groups. Start the day with a traditional Sarawak laksa – a local favourite of noodles, fish, prawns or chicken in a spicy coconut broth. This is arguably the best laksa available in Kuching! 

Start your walk exploring India Street, flanked by century colourful shop houses. Follow a narrow passageway and discover a hidden small Indian Mosque.

Head to the site of the Kuching City Mosque, the oldest mosque in the city, originally built in 1847. Reconstructed in the 1960s, this modern Islamic-style mosque features distinctive gold domes and stands proudly by the Sarawak River, blending history with spiritual significance.

At various points on the heritage walk take the opportunity to stop and sample some regional delicacies from the street and kopitiams (small cafes).

 

Next stop is the Old Kuching Courthouse, the first Brooke era administrative building and The Pavillion, originally used as a medical headquarters.  Take a photo at the Square Tower, which served as a maximum security detention centre and later a dancing hall used by the Brooke’s officers.

 

Take a short walk at Main Bazaar, one of the oldest streets and observe the antiques and handicrafts outlets found here. Make an offering at a 175-year-old temple, Tua Pek Kong Temple, a singular Chinese temple and its dominant dragon

Discover the health benefits of Chinese tea with a stop at the oldest tea shop in Kuching, make an offering at a 175-year-old temple and walk streets that have remained virtually unchanged for 100 years where traditional craftsmen ply their trade.

The heritage walk takes around four hours and there will be a break for a local lunch as and when needed.

Return to the hotel at 13:00. (L)

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Notes:

- Museums are closed for public holidays
- The Walking tour will start at the hotel. Supplement applies for pick up & drop off for outskirts hotels
- Guide rates subject to increase during public holidays https://publicholidays.com.my/. Ask to your travel consultant

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