3D2N in Kuching

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Here's an itinerary of Kuching that I promised. It is suitable for those who are going to Kuching for 3 days 2 nights (if you arrive in Kuching early and left late) or 4 days 3 nights (for those who arrive early and left early). For the former, it might be a little rush, but that is all depend on your interest and time allocation. 



Fort Margherita and Brooke's Gallery (9.00am - 4.45pm)

A close up view of Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN)

Sarawak Cultural Village (9am - 5pm)
- General admission: RM 60 (adult); RM 30 (child 6-12 years old)
(For Malaysians, do remember to bring student ID)
- Cultural shows: 11.30am - 12.15pm (morning session); 4.00pm - 4.45pm (evening session)
- Public transport: Shuttle service at Grand Margherita Hotel and Riverside Majestic Hotel
- Estimated time taken: 3 and a half hour (including the cultural show)

City Night Tour (either in Carpenter Street or Padungan Street)



Bako National Park (latest boat return 3pm)
- Entrance fee: RM 10 per person
- Boat ride from jetty to the national park: RM 30 per person (to and fro)
- Boat ride within bako national park: RM 35 per boat
- Suggested trail: Teluk Pandan Kecil (Sea stack formation), Teluk Paku (Proboscis Monkey)
- Public transport: Bus from the wet market next to the the Electra Building or from Riverside Majestic Hotel
- Estimated time taken: half day - a whole day

Semenggoh Wildlife Centre (8am - 5pm)
- Entrance fee: RM 3 per person
- Feeding time: 9am - 10am; 3pm - 3.30pm
- Public transport: Sarawak Transport Company Bus No 6 stopping at the main gate of Semenggoh Wildlife Centre
- Estimated time taken: 2 hours for those who take public transport (There's a walk for about 30 mins to the feeding area)

City Night Tour (either in Carpenter Street or Padungan Street)



Wind Cave (8.30am - 4.30pm)
- Entrance Fee: RM 3 per person
- Torch light rental: RM 4
- Public transport: Sarawak Transport Company Bus No 2 from the open air market (near  Electra building) to Bau bus terminal. Proceed to bus no 3A. (Source from: http://www.malaysiavacationguide.com/sarawak-wind-cave.html)
- Estimated time taken: 1 and a half hour

Fairy Cave (8.30am - 4.30pm)
- Entrance Fee: RM 1 per person
- Public transport: Bus No.3A (Source from: http://www.malaysiavacationguide.com/sarawak-wind-cave.html)
- Estimated time taken: 1 and a half hour


If you have more time to spare, do try to visit:
-Textile Museum Sarawak (9am - 4.45pm)
-Tua Pek Kong temple
- Cat Museum


For the local delicacies that you should try during your visit, click here.


My thoughts of Kuching
Kuching is a really clean, peaceful and green place. The nature is greatly preserved and there's a hint of warmth called home. It is different from the hustle bustle city of Kuala Lumpur. Since Sarawak was once ruled by the Britains, the architectural style of the building was heavily influenced by it, which makes me feel like I'm in a Western country.

The people here are the true definition of Malaysians. They are really warm and friendly towards others, so much that I felt a little embarrass to be called a Malaysian.

Kuching is definitely a place that I would recommend anyone to visit as the culture and nature is very much preserved and loved by the locals themselves.

Till next time.        

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