Kuching
Sarawak’s vibrant riverside capital, blending colonial Brooke history, indigenous culture, UNESCO gastronomy, and coastal rainforests.
Kuching, the charming capital of Sarawak, is one of Southeast Asia’s most romantic and culturally diverse riverside cities. Straddling the Sarawak River, the city pairs British colonial heritage buildings—such as the Astana and the Old Courthouse—with bustling Chinatown shophouses, ornate Chinese temples, and modern architectural marvels like the Borneo Cultures Museum.
Renowned worldwide as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, food lovers flock to Kuching for piping hot bowls of authentic Sarawak Laksa, Kolo Mee, and Midin jungle fern. Beyond the city center, Kuching serves as the primary base for exploring Bako National Park, the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre orangutans, Mount Santubong, and the Sarawak Cultural Village.