Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Kuching Talk 6 : Sighseeing Of Kuching



Khatulistiwa.
Located at Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman. Circulat hut modeled on a Bidayuh skull house is popular with tourists. A nice, breezy open-air restaurant downstairs, serving up local and western favorites and open 24 hours. At night, the hut’s upper floors open up as a bar and club.


Tua Pek Kong Temple
Located at Jalan Padungan. This temple is the oldest Chinese temple in Kuching and located strategically at the heart of Kuching, just opposite of Chinese museum. Built in 1843.



Sarawak River Cruise.
The tour of this riverine town of Kuching takes 1-1/2 hours. Among the attraction is the panoramic view of the traditional malay house built on stilts, the densely grown nipah palms, fishing villages and vegetable markets. RM 60 for adults.



The Astana
“The Palace” in English, resides the current Yang di-Pertua Negeri or the Head of State of Sarawak. Situated on the north bank of the river, jusr across the river from Kuching Waterfront. It was built in 1870 by Charles Brooke as a gift to his wife Margaret.



State Legislative Assembly Building (Dewan Undangan Negeri)
Sited majestically on the opposite bank of the famed waterfront



Carpenter Street
Famous for what may be decades already, the “Kolo Mee” is what people line up for everyday.



Souvenirs Shop located at Jalan Main Bazaar

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