Kuching (meaning‘cat’ in Malay) is the capital of Sarawak and the entry point for those wishing to visit the longhouses of Batang Ai and the Semenggoh Orang-utan Sanctuary.
Kuching (meaning‘cat’ in Malay) is the capital of Sarawak and the entry point for those wishing to visit the longhouses of Batang Ai and the Semenggoh Orang-utan Sanctuary.
Located on the banks of the Sarawak River, the city itself is small and charming with a fascinating history dating back to the days of the famed headhunters and the White Rajah’s such as Charles Brooke, who ruled there until 1946. The city itself offers a fascinating blend of colonial buildings, Chinese temples, bustling markets and colourful shophouses and for those with a little extra time to explore, Fort Margherita, the Sarawak Museum and the stately Istana Palace as well as a number of temples and churches are well worth exploring.
A visa is not required for UK passport holders.
No mandatory vaccinations are required. Yellow Fever certificate if arriving from an endemic area.
GMT + 8 Hours
16 hours with one stop
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