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Attractions Around Kuching
Bako National Park
Bako is one of the best places in Sarawak for wildlife experiences. It is famous for its diverse ecosystems, coastline, jungle trekking and proboscis monkeys.
Semenggoh Nature Reserve
The Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, set in a nature reserve in Sarawak, is the best place to view semi-wild orangutans who have been rescued from captivity and trained to survive in the surrounding forest reserve.
Sarawak Cultural Village (SCV)
Sarawak's living museum, the Sarawak Cultural Village is the best destination to learn about the diverse communities and cultures in Sarawak.
Kuching Waterfront (Esplanade)
From Kuching Waterfront, visitors can hop on a boat to cross or cruise the Sarawak River, an especially picturesque experience around sunset.
Kubah National Park
Set just 14 miles (22 kilometers outside the Sarawak state capital of Kuching, the sandstone mountains of Kubah National Park offer some of the best day trekking and plant-spotting opportunities in the region.
Borneo Cultures Museum
The Borneo Cultures Museum is a modern five-storey building with a distinctive architectural design that reflects Sarawak’s unique traditional crafts and rich cultural heritage.
Gunung Gading National Park
Gunung Gading National Park not only ranks as one of the best places to see the rafflesia flower in the world, but it’s also rich in reptile, insect, palm, and orchid species.
Cat Museum
The world’s first cat museum covers four galleries inside the City Hall buildings. With over 4,000 items covering everything related to felines, this is a must-visit attraction in Kuching for cat lovers.
Sarawak Orchid Garden
Having opened in 2009, the Sarawak Orchid Garden is a relatively new addition to the Kuching tourist roster. It sits next to the Sarawak River, accessible either by using the Darul Hana footbridge or taking one of the jetty rides.
Available Flights to Kuching, Sarawak
Several airlines offer flights to Kuching, Sarawak from various cities within Malaysia, as well as from international destinations like Singapore and Jakarta. Most airlines operate regular flights to Kuching International Airport (KCH) from their hubs at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) or Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2). The flight duration from Kuala Lumpur to Kuching typically takes around 1 hour and 40 minutes.
It is always advisable to check the airline website for any updates or changes in flight schedules, as well as to check the current travel restrictions and requirements due to COVID-19.
Malaysia Airlines (MAS)
Malaysia Airlines is the flag carrier airline of Malaysia. The airline was founded in 1947 as Malayan Airways and later became Malaysia-Singapore Airlines before eventually being renamed as Malaysia Airlines. The airline operates flights to destinations in Asia, Europe, and Australia from its hub at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The airline is well known for its premium services and its reputation for safety, and it is a member of the oneworld airline alliance.
AirAsia
AirAsia is a low-cost airline based in Malaysia. The company was founded in 1993 and began operations in 1996. AirAsia has since grown to become one of the largest low-cost airlines in the world, with a fleet of over 200 aircraft and serving destinations across Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. The airline is known for its low-cost fares and its no-frills approach to air travel, with a focus on providing affordable travel options for budget-conscious travelers. AirAsia operates flights to over 165 destinations in 25 countries. The company also has subsidiaries in other countries including AirAsia India, AirAsia Japan, AirAsia X, and Thai AirAsia.
Batik Air
Batik Air Malaysia (formerly known as Malindo Air) is a Malaysian full service carrier, an associate carrier of Indonesian Lion Air Group, with headquarters in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.The original name Malindo signifies a cooperative pact between Malaysia and Indonesia.The airline operates regular flights to Kuching International Airport (KCH) from its hub in Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).
Scoot
Scoot Pte Ltd, operating as Scoot, is a Singaporean low-cost airline and a wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore Airlines.It began its operations on 4 June 2012 on medium and long-haul routes from Singapore, predominantly to various airports throughout the Asia-Pacific. Scoot's airline slogan is Escape the Ordinary.
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