Kuching, located in Sarawak, is one of the largest cities on the island. Still, it is small enough to explore a massive range of picturesque and beautiful sites popular with visitors. There is a generous amount of things to see and explore, including Parks and cats’ serene views. Dominant waters lead to a perfect combo with activities, which all add to the boom of tourism.

Take a Hike in Bako National Park

 Being the first National Park declared in Sarawak, it is home to a fantastic range of ecosystems and landscapes along with a plethora of safe trails to walk along. Hiking this national Park became one of the most favorite activities all year long as wildlife enthusiasts are fond of the Probosci’s monkeys endemic to Borneo

Along with this monkey, you might also catch a glimpse of monitor lizards, Bornean bearded pigs, pangolins, and around 150 types of various birds in the jungle. Everywhere you go, you’ll see a sense of peace in the jagged cliffs and beaches entangled in dense rainforest, waterfalls, and crystal clear streams.

Good advice is to hike during the evenings to see more wildlife around March and October to avoid the rain. 

Row a Boat in Bako National Park

After taking a hike for approximately seven hours, you can have the option to get picked up by boats. Admire the view of the waters while relaxing and taking a rest from walking too long.

This is undoubtedly something one must try at the Park as it eases the body and takes you to your destination after an enjoyable hike.

Tread the Kuching Waterfront

The splendid city is situated on the Sarawak river banks, and walking along the waterfront boardwalk is the best place in Kuching to get a feel for what life the locals have. At night if you want an energetic ambiance, you can join the locals with eating and be enticed by the sound of sizzling food stalls and accommodating restaurants.

The walkway provides majestic views of the river while you’re eating and talking with people. You can take a snap of the picturesque sunset to record your memories.

Visit the Symbol of Furballs in the Cat Museum

Kuching is a Malay word for cat or kucing. With this in mind, the city lives up to its name by the Cat museum. This attraction houses a cute collection amounting to 4,000 cat sculptures, pictures, advertisements, figurines, posters, and poems.

You can visit this place with kids as they’ll surely enjoy and have fun seeing the inspirational kitties. You’ll even see a rare Egyptian mummified cat. What makes this even better is that it is free!

Admire Sarawak Museum

Educating many people with history became the heritage of indigenous groups as it is also the oldest museum in Borneo. You can see ethnographic artifacts, wildlife specimens, local handicrafts made by indigenous people that you’re going to be touched by Kuching’s value of culture and respect for heritage.

This museum is an old building that stood the test of times from the Victorian era. Its preservation and renovation paved its way to still being existent in today’s times.