Discover Kuching 2026

The well-kept waterfront promenade along the Sarawak River offers views of the magnificent Astana Palace on the opposite bank and invites a relaxed evening stroll with cafés, night markets and small water taxis known as tambang.

At the rehabilitation center about 20 kilometers outside the city, semi-wild orangutans live freely in the forest and come to a feeding platform at set times, allowing visitors to experience the endangered great apes up close in their natural habitat.

The name Kuching means "cat" in Malay, which is why the city is home to numerous cat statues and even its own cat museum, a quirky, endearing detail that runs throughout the cityscape.

Sarawak's oldest national park lies just a short boat ride from Kuching and is home to rare proboscis monkeys, pristine rainforest trails and dramatic sandstone cliffs right on the South China Sea, ideal for an eventful day trip.

Kuching International Airport lies about 11 kilometers south of the city and is served multiple times daily from Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, with a flight time of about 1.5 hours from Kuala Lumpur.

The well-kept waterfront promenade along the Sarawak River offers views of the magnificent Astana Palace on the opposite bank and invites a relaxed evening stroll with cafés, night markets and small water taxis known as tambang.

At the rehabilitation center about 20 kilometers outside the city, semi-wild orangutans live freely in the forest and come to a feeding platform at set times, allowing visitors to experience the endangered great apes up close in their natural habitat.

The name Kuching means "cat" in Malay, which is why the city is home to numerous cat statues and even its own cat museum, a quirky, endearing detail that runs throughout the cityscape.