Kuching Northern City Highlights

Depart from your city hotel to discover the charm and character of Kuching’s northern side - a delightful blend of well-preserved colonial buildings and gracious modern architecture. Known as “Cat City”, Kuching is one of Southeast Asia’s most relaxed and picturesque cities, where a multi-ethnic society thrives in harmony. A visit to the Cat Museum, located in the North City Hall Building is a one-of-a-kind, tribute to all things feline; a must-visit landmark in “Cat City,” showcasing an impressive collection of 4,000 artifacts and a stop will be made at Fort Margherita and the Brooke’s Gallery. You will also have the opportunity to capture photos at the Astana, the former residence of the White Rajahs, which now serves as the official residence of the Governor of Sarawak, and at the New Legislative State Assembly building for Sarawak. The tour continues with a visit to the Orchid Garden and a stop at a Malay village (Kuching Riverfront), concluding with a delightful tasting of the famous Sarawak Layer Cake before returning to your hotel.