| 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.
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