Kuching (Kuching Division) was under the rule of Brunei Sultan before the time of James Brooke (1847) and was known as Sarawak. The Resident Office of Kuching was established on the 1st of June 1873.Before 1986, the administration for the Kuching Division also covers the Samarahan Division.
Since four decades ago, the Kuching Division has been developing aggressively especially the Kuching City. Kuching is the largest city in the Sarawak state and has been upgraded to be a major city on the 1st of August 1988. Other than being the state administration centre, Kuching Division is also the centre of Industrial, Commerce, Services and Tourism for the Sarawak state.
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Kuching Waterfront Lodge
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Sarawak Regatta Boat Race
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Sarawak Regatta Boat Race: The Sarawak Regatta is a popular traditional longboats race in Kuching.The longboats are decorated with colourful designs and can accomodate from a few and up to 30 paddlers on the boat.The significant of regattas in Sarawak goes back to the Brooke era. -
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Boat Tambang
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Boat Tambang: Tambang is a small wooden boat about 5 metres long, with a pitched roof covering bench seats that run along either side of the boat. They are still an essential means of transport, linking the Malay kampungs on the north bank of the Sarawak River with the Kuching Waterfront and city centre on the south. They are also a great way to discover the city and its people. -
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Tua Pek Kong Temple
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Tua Pek Kong Temple: Tua Pek Kong Temple, which was one of the few buildings that survived the 1884 Great Fire of Kuching, is said to have the best Feng Shui location in the city. It is believed to date back to 1843 and has been on official records since 1876. Various traditional festivals are held here every year, including the famous Wang Kang Festival to commemorate the dead. -
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Kayaking
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Kite Flying
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Main Bazaar
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Main Bazaar: The shophouses along Kuching's Main Bazaar Road were once the center of commerce for the old port city, where commodoties were traded between easy and west. Today the Bazaar is mostly home to souvenir stalls, tour agencies and a few art galleries. Most of the souvenirs are stuff you can get anywhere, from Thailand to Bali. The few really local items on offer are pepper and the colorful layer cakes kek lapis. -
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Plaza Merdeka
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Plaza Merdeka: Plaza Merdeka has added life vibrancy & excitement to the landmark site. Located in the heart of Kuching city, steps from the magnificent & bustling waterfront; Nearby is Chinatown with its quaint streets, numerous temples, the renowned Sarawak Museum, the old State Mosque with its five golden domes, pre-World War One shops and streets brimming with history and other noteworthy heritage buildings too numerous to mention. -
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Chinese Museum
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Chinese Museum: Situated on the Waterfront opposite the Tua Pek Kong temple, it traces the history of the Chinese community in Sarawak. Exhibits include the early trade routes, initial migration from various regions of China, geographical distribution, the early pioneers, traditional trading activities, the formation of trade and community associations, political history and the involvement of the Chinese community in modern, multi-racial Sarawak. -
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Kuching Waterfront
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Kuching Waterfront: was built for the people of Sarawak and visitors alike. It is their place to enjoy, to entertain and be entertained. A heritage to be proud of, and a legacy to pass on to generations to come. Stretching approximately 1.3 km, with a riverside walk linking the hotel precinct with downtown Kuching, the Waterfront is 'self-contained' with facilities for entertainment, refreshment, relaxation, cultural enjoyment and arts appreciation. It is also a great place for family gatherings, corporate outings and school and community projects. -
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Sarawak Tourist Centre
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