Kuching Heritage Walk (Part 2) - In the footsteps of the White Rajahs
April 14, 2009 – 7:47 am | No Comment

(Part 2) The trail continues

Crossing this courtyard garden, the visitors will face the Chinese designed archway entrance to Carpenter Street, but before crossing the street, turn to the right to see two odd century-old buildings, …

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Activities & Attractions

Kayaking, Firefly watching, Dolphin watching, Hash House Harriers, Bird Watching (Malaysia Nature Society), Kuching Heritage Walk, Kuching Waterfront, Gambier Street, Indian Mosque (inside shophouses!)

Celebrations & Events

Chinese Temples

Tua Pek Kong Temple, etc

Cities & Towns

Kuching, Bau, Serian,Kota Sentosa, Siburan, Lundu, etc

Festivals

Rainforest Music Festival, Thaipusam, Chinese temple diety processions, Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Aidil Fitri, Gawai Dayak, Kuching Festival, Orchid & Horticultural Shows etc.

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Sarawak Islamic Museum
March 25, 2009 – 10:11 pm | One Comment
Sarawak Islamic Museum

 
 
A feeling of old world charm and tranquility is immediately felt on stepping into the compound of the Sarawak Islamic Museum, for this building was originally the Maderasah Melayu Sarawak, an Islamic religious school built …

The Textile Museum
March 8, 2009 – 10:28 pm | No Comment
The Textile Museum

Even among the old quarters of Kuching, this turn-of-the-century building stands out like a sore thumb. Take a look to see what is within the belly of this antiquated building.

The Chinese History Museum
March 7, 2009 – 11:17 pm | One Comment
The Chinese History Museum

The Chinese History Museum

The Chinese History Museum is located on the ground of the Kuching Waterfront within a stone throw of the landmark Tua Pek Kong Temple. This compact building was originally built in …

Sarawak Museum
March 7, 2009 – 11:07 pm | One Comment
Sarawak Museum

The Sarawak Museum has often been touted as one of the finest museums in South East Asia. Built by the Second White Rajah, Sir Charles Brooke in 1891, this French manor-styled building epitomises the classical …