Kuching, Capital city in Sarawak, Malaysia
Kuching spans across the banks of Sarawak River, featuring a waterfront promenade lined with food stalls, markets, and historical structures spanning 431 square kilometers.
James Brooke established Kuching as the capital of Sarawak in 1841 after receiving territory from the Sultanate of Brunei for helping suppress local uprisings.
The population combines Malay, Chinese, Iban, and Bidayuh communities, each contributing distinct traditions to festivals, cuisine, and architecture throughout the city.
The city maintains two separate administrative zones, North and South, each with dedicated services, while the international airport connects travelers to major Asian destinations.
The Borneo Cultures Museum, opened in 2022, preserves regional heritage through multiple floors of exhibits displaying traditional crafts and indigenous artifacts.
Location: Kuching
Location: Sarawak
Inception: 1827
Elevation above the sea: 8 m
Website: http://dbku.gov.my
GPS coordinates: 1.55750,110.34389
Latest update: June 1, 2025 08:53
Bako National Park
22.4 km
The Astana
705 m
Fort Margherita
706 m
Sarawak Stadium
3.9 km
Sarawak State Museum
304 m
Kuching Cat Museum
3.4 km
New Sarawak State Legislative Assembly Building
634 m
Planetarium Sultan Iskandar
1.1 km
Kuching Old Courthouse
253 m
Kuching Wetlands National Park
17.5 km
Tua Pek Kong Temple, Kuching
572 m
Sarawak State Library
3 km
Borneo Cultures Museum
249 m
St. Joseph's Cathedral, Kuching
780 m
Hong San Si Temple
429 m
Fort Alice
129.3 km
Islamic Heritage Museum
371 m
Chinese History Museum
541 m
Gunung Gading National Park
57.4 km
Alwatzikoebillah Place
127.1 km
Ching San Yen Temple
18.5 km
Masjid Jami Keraton Sambas
127.1 km
Jong's Crocodile Farm and Zoo
16.1 km
Santubong National Park
23 km
Talang Satang National Park
32 km
Textile Museum Sarawak
156 m
Museum Daerah Kabupaten Sambas
118.4 km
Mount Santubong
20 kmReviews
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