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4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS EXPLORE KUCHING’S FINEST NATIONAL PARKS
DAY 01
LUNCH / DINNER
Arrival & Kuching City Tour
Lunch at Restaurant
Hotel Check-In
Explore Capital of Sarawak as you Tour around:
The Kuching Chinatown is marked with a grandiose Chinese-inspired red archway that certainly indicates the entry point of this popular shopping and eating place. The refurbished old shophouses are surprisingly nice to look at, with brightly painted walls and windows, garbage-free streets (yes, most parts of Kuching are surprisingly clean!) with no moving vehicles crowding the alleyways.
Tua Pek Kong Temple
If you ever wanted to visit an old Chinese temple, this is it. Sitting on a foothill and commanding the view over the river and Main Bazaar, the ornately decorated Tua Pek Kong Temple, which was one of the few buildings that survived the 1884 Great Fire of Kuching, is said to have the best Feng Shui location in the city. It is believed to date back to 1843 and has been on official records since 1876. Various traditional festivals are held here every year, including the famous Wang Kang Festival to commemorate the dead.
Civic Centre
The futuristic umbrella-shaped Civic Centre tower offers a 360-degree panoramic view of Kuching and the surroundings. The city and its hinterland, Mount Serapi, Mount Santubong, and even the mountains of Kalimantan are visible on a clear day. It also houses the now closed Sultan Iskandar Planetarium, with its white-domed structure that opened on 19 January 1989 and was the first planetarium in Malaysia.
Malay Kampong
There are many authentic Malay Kampungs (traditional Malay villages) along the north bank of Sarawak River, next to Fort Margherita. One of the more famous ones is Kampung Boyan. Explore the villages and savor the variety of traditional Malay snacks, dishes, and seafood as you enjoy the sunset against the skyline of Kuching on the other side. Enjoy looking at some of the most beautiful examples of traditional and modern Malay architecture.
The Kuching Waterfront is the most popular gathering place in this capital city. The esplanade stretches for about 900 meters along the south bank of the Sarawak river. Many colonial-era buildings seen here have since been re-purposed for modern use.
The Waterfront offers an excellent view of the north bank of the river. The Astana (governor’s mansion) and Fort Margherita stand out with their white exterior. The imposing State Assembly Building dominates the skyline.
At night, the whole stretch of the esplanade comes alive. Buskers fill the air with ethnic and contemporary songs and music. To add to the vibrancy, the Darul Hana Musical fountain* comes on with its colorful display.
* Two shows from Mondays to Thursdays from 8.30 pm-8.45 pm and 9.30 pm-9.45 pm. There are three shows from Fridays to Sundays at 8.30pm-8.45pm, 9.30pm-9.45pm and 10.30pm-10.45pm.
Fort Margherita is an old fort constructed in 1879 by Charles Brooke, Rajah of Sarawak situated in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. The fort is an important landmark and monument in Sarawak's history which goes back to the Brooke Dynasty.
The Old Court House was built in the late 19th century to serve as the city’s administrative center. It now houses a cafe and bar, the excellent RaneeMuseum, and several venues for art and performance. There's usually something happening, but if not, just wander around and enjoy the peaceful verandahs. Kuching's main tourist information center is also located here. Out front, across the street from the Square Tower, stands the Brooke Memorial, erected in 1924 to honor Charles Brooke.
General Post Office
Built-in 1931, it appears to belong to the early 19th century with its neo-classical style and Corinthian columns. Completed in 1932 under Charles Vyner (the third Rajah), the Neo-Classical facades were quite in contrast to the style of buildings favored by James and Charles Brooke (the first and second Rajah).
Square Tower
Don’t miss the Square Tower at the edge of the Waterfront as you stroll along the south bank of Sarawak River. From the top of the tower, you can view the same spectacular vistas of Mounts Santubong and Serapi that enchanted such illustrious visitors as Somerset Maugham. It was originally meant as a prison when it was built in 1879. It later became a fortress but it never fired a shot in any conflict, unlike its wooden predecessor which was burnt down in the 1857 Gold Miners’ Rebellion.
Dinner at Restaurant
Overnight at Hotel
DAY 02
BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER
Bako National Park
Proceed to a 45-minute (37 kilometers) drive from Kuching to Bako village (Kampung Bako). From there boats can be chartered at the terminal for the 30 minutes ride to the Park HQ.
Bako National Park is housing almost every type of vegetation in Borneo, it was crowned as a national park in 1957. Here, you can see, feel, and hear wildlife living perfectly happy being inside their natural habitat. Wildlife is almost a guarantee with long-tailed macaque monkeys, silver leaf monkeys, wild boar, squirrels, and monitor lizards being a common sighting. If you are lucky, you can even catch a glimpse of the rare Proboscis which only exists in the Borneo rainforest.
Bako’s extensive trail system is made up of 16 color-coded jungle trails which offer a range of walking and hiking options. The fit and adventurous can opt for full-day jungle hikes or overnight camping expeditions, whilst those who prefer to take it easy can opt for a relaxing forest walk.
Tanjung Sapi
A short but steep climb through cliff vegetation. It takes about 30 minutes. Excellent views of Telok Assam, the South China Sea, and Santubong. Proboscis monkeys can occasionally be heard crashing amongst the trees, especially early morning.
Trail Length: 0.5 km
One Way Time & Distance From HQ: 30 minutes (0.8 km)
Lunch at Restaurant
Next stop at:
Sarawak’s layer cake shop. The layer cake is a well-loved local delicacy that is difficult and intricate to make but so delicious to eat. These colorful cakes also make great gifts to friends.
Return to Hotel
Dinner at Restaurant
Overnight in Kuching
DAY 03
BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER
Orangutan Watching at Semenggoh Nature Park
Proceed for ~35 minutes, 22 Kilometers drive to:
Semenggoh Nature Park
Traveling overland (30 min) followed by a brief hike through the thick forest. Unlike in a Zoo, the Orang Utans are set free in a 653-hectares forest reserve. Orphaned or rescued from captivity, they are trained to survive in the wild.
Learn fascinating facts about the Orangutans, human’s closest relatives that share nearly 97% of the same DNA. There are charts and visual designs to educate visitors on the differences between male and female orangutans, their life cycle, eating, and living habits.
Also, learn about the orangutan conservation in Semenggoh and Sarawak as a whole.
Semenggoh’s main attraction for visitors is its Wildlife Centre, where endangered species, once kept illegally as pets are trained on how to fend for themselves before being released into the forest. Over the years, many orangutans have been trained and released and now form a semi-wild colony in the reserve. As regular as clockwork, the orangutans swing down from the trees for a free handout of fruit. It is one of the few places in the world where humans can interact with their shy jungle cousins.
Do not miss the orangutans’ feeding hours. There are two feeding hours per day, once in the morning (9.00 am – 10.00 am) and once in the afternoon (33.00 pm – 4.00 pm). However, feeding of orangutans does not guarantee the sighting of the red apes.
The research center consists of an orchid nursery, ethnobotanical gardens, a fruit orchard, a neat terrarium, a bamboo garden, and also a nice pond with floating pavilion. Visitors will get the see a wide range of plants, both originating from local and international. Visitors who love flora will admire this nature reserve.
Lunch at Restaurant
Proceed to:
Sarawak Cultural Village
known as the ‘Living Museum’. It showcases a kaleidoscope of Sarawak’s cultures and traditions. On arrival, you will explore the 7 authentic replicas of ethnic houses. Chinese Farm House, Malay's Stilted House, Melanau Tall House, Penan Hut as well as Longhouse of the Iban, Bidayuh and Orang Ulu. Displayed in each house are the many artifacts made by the individual dwellers.
Village Theatre
Be entertained with 45 minutes of the traditional dances from various ethnic tribes of Sarawak at the Village Theatre.
Return to Hotel
Dinner at Restaurant
Overnight at Hotel
DAY 04
BREAKFAST / LUNCH
Cat Museum & Departure
Check out
Proceed to:
Cat Museum
Kuching means cat in Malay, and as you will soon discover on a trip here, this is a city obsessed with cats. To that end, make your way to the Cat Museum where you will learn all about the historical and cultural significance of these felines with over 2,000 cat-related exhibits on show. Some of the highlights include a cat in a mummified form that hails from Egypt and is said to date back 5,000 years as well as a mounted example of a Bay Cat which is a kind of wild feline that is indigenous to the island of Borneo.
As if all of that wasn’t enough, there are even sections dedicated to the story of Hello Kitty as well as the Broadway show Cats.
Lunch at Restaurant
Transfer to Kuching International Airport for departure
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