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Things to see in Kuching (Malaysia): 26 places and when to go
Kuching is a city in Malaysia with around 570,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 26 places in and around it, mainly Nature (12), Mountains (11), Museums and art (7). The best known are Bako National Park, Sarawak State Museum and Kuching Cat Museum. The best time to come is February to April and June to August; also possible: January, May and September to October. There are about 12 h 05 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Malaysia · 1.53, 110.33
- Population
- About 570,000
- Places
- 26 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (12) · Mountains (11) · Museums and art (7) · Hiking (3) · Temples (2) · History (2)
- Best time
- February to April and June to August.
- Also possible
- January, May and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- KCH Kuching, 5.4 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Gunung Penrissen, at 1,326 m.
What to see in Kuching
The places in and around Kuching, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Bako National ParkNational park in Malaysia27 km
- Sarawak State MuseumEthnology museum in Sarawak, Malaysia3.1 km
- Kuching Cat MuseumArt museum in Sarawak, Malaysia6.3 km
- Petra Jaya State MosqueState mosque of Sarawak, Malaysia5.9 km
- Fort MargheritaFort in Sarawak, Malaysia4.0 km
- The Astana, SarawakOfficial residence in Sarawak, Malaysia4.2 km
- Mount SantubongMount in Malaysia23 km
- Borneo Cultures MuseumCultural museum in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia3.2 km
- Islamic Heritage MuseumMuseum in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia3.1 km
- Chinese History MuseumMuseums and art3.7 km
- Hong San Si TempleChinese temple in Kuching, Malaysia3.6 km
- Mount SerapiMountain in Sarawak, Malaysia16 km
- Mount SingaiMountain in Sarawak, Malaysia19 km
- Bukit AguMountain in Sarawak, Malaysia22 km
- Bukit BukahHill in Malaysia30 km
- Gunong MerobungMountain in Sarawak, Malaysia44 km
- Gunung PenrissenMountain in Indonesia48 km
- Gunong KerupitMountain in Sarawak, Malaysia28 km
- Gunong KomMountain in Sarawak, Malaysia21 km
- Gunong RumbangMountain in Sarawak, Malaysia30 km
- Gunong SidenMountain in Sarawak, Malaysia21 km
- Sarawak Cultural VillageCultural village in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia25 km
- LintangHiking25 km
- Telok DelimaHiking24 km
And the other 2, by what you come to do:
- Hot springs: Tipen Mawang
- Hiking: Ulu Assam
When to go to Kuching
The best time to visit Kuching is February to April and June to August; also possible: January, May and September to October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible11:55
- FebBest time11:57
- MarBest time11:59
- AprBest time12:02
- MayPossible12:04
- JunBest time12:05
- JulBest time12:05
- AugBest time12:03
- SepPossible12:00
- OctPossible11:58
- NovBetter not11:56
- DecBetter not11:55
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 05 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. In February, 26 of the 26 places are at their best.
When to go to Malaysia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Kuching
The nearest main airport is Kuching International Airport (KCH, Kuching), 5.4 km as the crow flies. How to get around Malaysia (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Malaysia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Kuching?
The best known: Bako National Park, Sarawak State Museum, Kuching Cat Museum, Petra Jaya State Mosque, Fort Margherita. In all, 26 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Kuching?
February to April and June to August; also possible: January, May and September to October. There are about 12 h 05 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Kuching?
The nearest main airport is Kuching International Airport (KCH), 5.4 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Kuching as the destination and these 26 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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