A short trip to Kuching, Capital of Sarawak

During the second week of June we had the chance to head to Kuching, Sarawak. It’s a total contrast to the hectic city like Kuala Lumpur. The locals are pretty friendly and warm. The streets are well maintained with lush landscaping all over.

Get yourself a mini coach if you have a group of between 8 and 12 adults. It’s worth the ride to get you all over the place.

Work of art in progress...yummy Sarawak Laksa

The famous Sarawak Laksa..finally

If you are staying in Kuching, make sure you have the chance to try out Sarawak Laksa and some of their local delicacies. How it taste? The noodles are basically fine, like bee hoon type with prawn-flavored soup It’s actually delicious, with it’s own distinctive fragrance.

Down town in Kuching, you can head to Jalan Main Bazaar you can actually find lots of pretty interesting local souvenirs and handicrafts to shop for. There are even unique musical instrument made from bamboo and even tropical wood. You can actually shop the whole morning away if you want to.

Waterfront Bazaar...lots of shopping to do.


Lots of interesting handicraft...impressive


help mummy..what a captivating work of art

The Waterfront

Water taxi & cost much less than Venice Canal Tour

Local style of advertising

Row row a boat, gently down the..
(no life vest but crocodile free)

At one end of Jalan Main Bazaar is the Chinese Museum where you can discover a brief history of the local Chinese from the early days of settlement. If you fancy a little trip across the river, the fee is only RM0.50 per pax, no sighting of crocodiles so far!!

There is this little Cat Museum you can pop in for a visit to see all the cat collectables from all over the world. You can actually have a good view of the city, as the museum is located on a small hill.

lots cat craft and collectibles...meoooow again

Any stray cats??

She misses her dear cat, oh dear me.

Head to Damai Beach Resort, at Teluk Bandung, Santubong if you look forward to a beach hotel. The place is slow and pleasant and a perfect getaway from the city.

Passport to visit the cultural village...yipe!

Dance performance by the indigenous people
(enjoy the show and mind the sword)

Nice landscaping & great mountain view

Nice communal home..impressive team work

Nearby is the Sarawak cultural Village and you should visit it to experience the diverse cultural experience. Here you can see various indigenous homes from various part of Sarawak. Though many see being commercialized, it is nevertheless a positive experience while you are in Sarawak.

We have met the local Elvis Presly & he ROCKS!

Communal fire place..wild boar or something else?

removing the husk from the rice & keep fit too

young warrior in training..take aim & FIRE!

land of the head hunters..mind your head (literally)

nice work of art & great landscaping too

meet my new uncle..see any resemblance?

100 more steps to reach the top..

towering home deep into the jungle

If you still have some time, head up north to visit other parts of the state, namely Mulu National Park, where the famed Mulu Caves is located and Baku National Park.