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Kuching

Malaysia travel guide

What to see in Kuching

The cat city in Borneo, the base for seeing orangutans and the jungle.

Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
  • Best time: from April to January
Photo: CoolCityCat · CC BY-SA 3.0

Kuching highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Riverside walk

    Kuching’s waterfront.

  2. Semenggoh Wildlife Centre

    Semi-wild orangutans.

  3. Bako National Park

    Proboscis monkeys.

  4. Sarawak Cultural Village

    Traditional longhouses.

  5. Chinese temples

    In the centre.

Day trips from Kuching

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Kuching

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Kuching are from April to January.

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb with warnings
  3. Mar with warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec no warnings
  • February, March

    Ramadan (approximate dates)

    During the day many restaurants close or open less and museum and shop hours change. The evenings, with iftar, are very special.

    What to do: Out of respect, don’t eat or drink in the street during the day; book dinner for after sunset.

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: a hawker centre or a kopitiam (traditional coffee shop). The dishes you can’t miss are in the Malaysia guide.

Frequently asked questions about Kuching

What to see in Kuching?

Riverside walk, Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, Bako National Park, Sarawak Cultural Village and Chinese temples.

What to see in Kuching in one day?

Don’t miss Riverside walk, Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, Bako National Park, Sarawak Cultural Village and Chinese temples. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to Kuching?

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Kuching are from April to January.

What day trips can you take from Kuching?

Orangutans.

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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.