The Kuching City Mosque (State Mosque of Sarawak) is like a pink, pastel palace, and its rose facade is best seen from the Sarawak River. Oh, and there’s even an entire Cat Museum which houses a collection of sculptures, pictures and poems dedicated to the (sometimes) cuddly creatures, making it one of the best things to do in Kuching with kids…unless, of course, you consider yourself a dog person. The name Kuching is believed to have come from the Malay word for cat which is kucing, and the city lives up to its reputation of having plenty of feline fanatics.Ĭat-crazed attractions include statues of the pets waving from roundabouts, in the middle of parks, and spray painted on the side of buildings as street art. Book a city tourĭewan Undangan Negeri at night The Kuching cat museum and statues It’s particularly stunning in the evening when the bright lights cast a reflection into the river, which makes a photo session here one of the best things to do in Kuching at night. Truth be told, you don’t have to get that close to it for a good look: instead, head down to the waterfront, and snap away! While the site is not currently open for tours, visitors are free to walk around the grounds. Serving as the assembly building, this photogenic spot was built for conducting state business but soon became one of the most interesting places in Kuching thanks to its unique architectural stylings.Īt only nine stories high it may not seem like much, but when you see it in person it’s incredible how grand it seems, making the people standing below look like tiny ants. The impressive Dewan Undangan Negeri is truly one of a kind, and has become a fixture in the city since its completion in 2009. New Sarawak State Legislative Assembly Building
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