| Kuching is the capital city of
Sarawak which is, at 125,000 square kilometers, the Malaysia's
largest state situated on the island of Borneo. It enjoys an
extensive coastline of 720 kilometers on the South China Sea,
bounded by Brunei Darussalam on the north, Sabah on the northeast
and Kalimantan Indonesia on the south. Like much of Malaysia,
Kuching has a tropical climate with average daytime temperatures
hovering between 24 and 32 Celsius.
There are many stories about the origin of Kuching's name. In
Malay language, Kuching means 'cat' but the city does not seems have
anything to do with it so some others say that Kuching originated
from the Chinese word 'Gu Chin' which means 'harbor'. Another says
that Kuching is named after a kind of fruit look like lychee called
'Mata Kuching' (Cat's eye).
In Kuching, you will be astonished by the beauty of the green
environment. People here are nice, friendly and always offer warm
welcome to tourists. Furthermore, traveling around Kuching is easy.
There is no need to take a taxi or bus to enjoy the wonders of
Kuching since most tourist attractions are located in or nearby the
city.
In heart of the city, there is a river separating the north and
the south called the 'Sarawak River'. Riding a Sampan - a long boat
- along the Sarawak River is an unforgettable experience. From the
river, you can get a spectacular view of the Malay Kampungs
(villages) with a gorgeous mountainous back ground. You also get to
see a far distant view of the 19th century Chinese shop-houses, the
Malay mosque, the square tower and the attractive Margherita Fort.
In Kuching, there are old Chinese temples, Brooke era buildings
with unique architecture, Waterfront Park, observation towers and
museums. There is a wide range of accommodations ranging from budget
hotels to luxury 5 star hotels. After a long day, you can feast
yourself on local delicacies such as seafood, chicken rice, Malay
Nasi Lemak and Chinese noodles.
Hotels in Kuching - Rates per room per night in US.
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