- Must visit
Borneo Cultures Museum
Sarawak’s main museum complex, presenting natural history, cultural collections and well-curated galleries in a prominent modern building.
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Complete guide to Kuching
Things to do in Kuching
Discover the best of Kuching — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Kuching trip today.
- Recommended
Chinese History Museum
A small museum in the old court house precinct, focusing on Chinese migration, community life and Kuching’s trading past.
- Recommended
Cat Museum
An engaging museum for cat-loving Kuching, displaying feline-themed exhibits, memorabilia and quirky installations near the civic centre.
- Must visit
Kuching Waterfront
Kuching’s signature promenade along the Sarawak River, ideal for strolling, river views, heritage buildings and evening lights.
- Recommended
Jalan Padungan
A historic main street lined with shophouses, temples and traders, offering a strong sense of old Kuching’s multicultural character.
- Recommended
Carpenter Street
A heritage lane of old shophouses, murals and antique businesses, pleasant for a slower walk through central Kuching’s past.
Sarawak Laksa
Sarawak laksa is a spicy noodle soup with sambal, tamarind and coconut milk, usually topped with prawn or chicken. It is Kuching’s signature breakfast dish.
Kolo Mee
Kolo mee is springy egg noodles tossed in shallot oil and soy-based seasoning, traditionally served with minced pork or char siu. It is a classic Kuching hawker staple.
- Gluten-free
Manok Pansoh
Manok pansoh is Iban chicken cooked in bamboo with herbs and tapioca leaves. The bamboo roasting gives it a smoky aroma linked to Sarawak longhouse cooking.
Lepau Restaurant
Long-established venue known for Sarawak dishes such as midin and bamboo chicken. Comfortable setting suited to trying several local specialities.
The Granary Kitchen + Bar
Stylish dining room serving refined Bornean and Sarawak ingredients with riverfront views. Good choice for a more polished local meal.
Oriental Park Kolo Mee
Simple local favourite for kolo mee and other noodle staples. Best for an unfussy breakfast or lunch in a classic Kuching setting.
Malaysian ringgit (RM)
Budget-friendly by Malaysian standards: cheap hawker meals, modest hotel rates, and low taxi or e-hailing costs suit most travellers.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- RM8-RM15 for street food or simple local meals.
- Mid-range
- RM25-RM50 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- RM80+ per person for upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- RM8-RM15 for a coffee or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Tipping is not expected. Restaurants may add a service charge. Round up for taxis, and leave small change at cafés only for very good service.
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To the city centre
Kuching Sentral, Kuching -> Kuching Waterfront, Kuching
- Distance
- 8 km
- Travel time
- 20 min
- Local bus fare and pass information was not found on an official operator or authority fare page, so check locally before travel.
- Official evidence for contactless payment on Kuching local buses was not found in the sources reviewed. Carry cash as a backup.
bus station information and facilities
Bus stops in Kuching
Check where to Kuching buses depart and arrive, plus the main bus station and stop details for this route.
Kuching, Terminal BusJalan Haji Taha, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia+60 82-531 300
City-centre transport
Getting to Kuching, Terminal Bus from Kuching city centre
Kuching, Terminal Bus is 7 km from Kuching city centre. Public transport options include:
BusCity Public Link, Rapid Kuching
Kuching, Terminal Bus bus station facilities and services
Kuching, Terminal Bus has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Food court and local vendors available
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are aTM machines inside terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Kuching, Terminal Bus.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kuching, Terminal Bus: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kuching, Terminal Bus: Wheelchair ramps.
Kuching, Padawan (Batu 10)Jalan Padawan, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
City-centre transport
Getting to Kuching, Padawan (Batu 10) from Kuching city centre
Kuching, Padawan (Batu 10) is 13 km from Kuching city centre. Public transport options include:
BusK1, K2, K3, K5
Kuching, Padawan (Batu 10) bus station facilities and services
Kuching, Padawan (Batu 10) has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Local food stalls and small eateries nearby
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are several ATMs from local banks available.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Kuching, Padawan (Batu 10).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kuching, Padawan (Batu 10): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kuching, Padawan (Batu 10): Basic ramps available.
Kuching, Simpang BetongSimpang Betong, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
City-centre transport
Getting to Kuching, Simpang Betong from Kuching city centre
Kuching, Simpang Betong is 3 km from Kuching city centre. Public transport options include:
BusK1, K2, K3
Kuching, Simpang Betong bus station facilities and services
Kuching, Simpang Betong has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Local food stalls nearby
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Kuching, Simpang Betong.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kuching, Simpang Betong: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kuching, Simpang Betong: Wheelchair ramps.
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