Location: Kuching
Top Things to do in Kuching
Things to do in Kuching, Sarawak: The Best Nature & Parks
Kuching is a fine choice for an enriching vacation that's as packed with learning as it is leisure. Its many museums and impressive planetarium will enthrall even the tiniest travelers, and a quick climb to the top of the Kuching Civic Center will reward you with jaw-dropping 360-degree views. Grab a snack from a stall on the bustling waterfront, and don't miss the absolutely massive Sunday market, which is an electric experience for shoppers, vendors, and observers.
Restaurants in Kuching
1. Golden Beach Trombol
2. Kubah National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 261 reviews
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Reviewed By iisechew - Malaysia, null
????Kubah Waterfall, Kuching When we had our pre-wedding photoshoot 3 years ago, we knew it had to be different.. We hiked in Kubah National Park all the way in to the waterfall, about an hour of journeying, together with 2 family friends who are amazing photographers. We brought formal attire, and changed there and there, just to immerse ourselves in the wonders of Borneo's Rainforests. ????The waterfall was magical.. It's not the gushing type with thundering waters, but instead, a gentle cascading fall with beautiful serenity pools, perfect for cool-water dipping. What makes this waterfall ethereal is how lush vines and ferns of different greens line the side of the cascades, flourishing and thriving with the constant gentle patters of water. The photography there was well worth all the effort. ????How to get there? Drive by car (or rent) to Kubah National Park, using Waze or Google Maps. From Kuching, the journey will take about an hour or so. Upon arrival, Malaysians only have to pay RM 10 per entry, Foreigners at Rm 20. You will receive a map with 2 main destinations - the top of the mountain, and Kubah waterfall. ????You can give the top of the mountain journey a miss. From what I hear, there isn't even a view to enjoy, and it's just a tar road journey all the way. Kubah Waterfall is to me the main attraction here. ⏲Come by morning; by afternoon, you might be denied entry because the rangers would have no one inside the rainforests after 6pm. *Special thanks to Gabriel Diong and Julieann for the amazing photoshoot!
3. Semenggoh Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,380 reviews
Reviewed By Tanpt
20 minutes easy drive out of Kuching. Visit during feeding times (check web site) - when the wardens will call the orang utans and they will come for their favourite food (banana and coconut) Amazing to see them swing in and out, mums with baby in arm. one arm on rope , the other clutching the banana or coconut. interesting to see them smash the coconut on the hard resting place - to get to the meat . well worth the trip out. But be warned, on the rare occasions during fruit season, they may prefer wild fruit and now come when called!! Great for kids and easy walk
4. Mount Santubong
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 260 reviews
Reviewed By ashaec - Bangkok, Thailand
The jungle loop trail is the easier of the two trails. The trek took us only about one and half hours to complete. It’s a short trail and well marked but there are some confusing sections. It would be a good idea to get a contact number before staring out from the park office just in case. I had read that there are multiple exits but these exits were not marked well. Physical fitness is required as this is not a flat and easy esp for people who don’t trek frequently. There were some climbs and descents where we had to hold on to ropes or tree roots. There is plenty of shade but the path would definitely be very slippery and dangerous during the rainy season. Would recommend good waterproof shoes as the trail has a lot of rocks and tree roots and some small streams and brooks to cross and also carry plenty of water. The waterfall is right below the suspension bridge and would require climbing down some slippery rocks To get there: We had to drive around a bit after Culvert to find the park entrance. Look out for cars parked near “Santubong puteri trail start” ( google maps)
5. The Great Orangutan Project
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 163 reviews
This 2 or 4 week multi award-winning orang-utan volunteer project, based in the Matang Wildlife Centre, focusses on the conservation and protection of Borneo's most fascinating and enchanting species - the orang-utan. Please Note: This page is solely in reference to the 2 or 4 week orang-utan volunteer project offered by The Great Projects
6. Bako National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 924 reviews
Reviewed By ngcwee - Kuching, Malaysia
Bako is truly one of the most beautiful places in Kuching. Within a short boat ride from the Bako Jetty you have access to a pristine national park with beautiful rock formations, some of the best beaches in the area, nice jungle trekking and some unique landscapes. Getting there is also a breeze with the efficient and cheap boat service run by the national park. A must for nature lovers.
7. Maludam National Park
8. Sarawak Orchid Garden
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 419 reviews
Reviewed By robn802 - Ontario, Canada
Not the easiest to find as the signs run out once get to the road to the State Legislature, a sign at the top to go left would be helpful to tourists. We found it and told other tourists how to find. Overall, a great assortment of orchids, the outside ones seemed to be out of season but we still enjoyed what was there. We accidentally left the cold room to the end & that was the best as it had the best orchids, recommend doing it that way. If you have the time, go! Also free admission.
9. Kuching Wetlands National Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 124 reviews
Enjoying the nature
Reviewed By Trail736987 - Bolton, United Kingdom
another awe inspiring experience and worth the visit if you a in this part of the world. There is also the opporutnity to stay over there but i do day visits travelling to the river from the hilton hotel and hiring a boad that you give a time to come and collecct you at. The taxi will also return for you. Dont run your hands through the water as there are live crocidiles in tehre finding out aftern I did an iimpression of an old flake advert the boatman took me to a corner where the crocs had been caught. There is a coffee shop you need to ensure you have your valuables secure as it is the local wildlife who have learned to pickpocket the monkeys will come into resteraunts and steal your food as well but a very memorable and happy experience, hope to do further visits when in area lots of wildlife like monkeys, mudskippers, pot bellied pigs that roam around fabulous ancient trees and pitcher plants used by monkeys for toillets lots of fauna and trails and affordable to do if not staying your last boad will leave about 5 the daylight here is roughly 7-7 like a curtain going up and down very hot and humid also so make sure you have plenty of water
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