Kuching sights and art

The famous old Tua Pek Kong taoist temple in China town

The Chinese History museum opposite the Tua Pek Kong temple.Interesting interactive displays inside including a short projector film about the arrival of the first Chinese in Kuching.

Inside Hotel Grand Mahgherita ,there are unusual art decor displays.This one below is a little plant made from metal.

These are 2 unusual wood displays.All art work can be seen and admired at close range in the hotel lobby.

The rafflesia in the natural history museum.The hotel (just at the entrance)is Merdeka Palace.

Some more sights as you cruise the Kuching river.

Malaysai-Sarawak,Kuching

 The souveniers here are fairly priced.Eg RM 1 per piece of key chain with a little woodcarving .But if you get a bag of 17-18pieces they go as low as RM10 per bag!Walkable distance from hotels along the waterfront like Grand Magherita.

Good Kolok mee in Chinatown.

Sights  as you cruise the Kuching river

Sago harvest dance performance by Melanau tribe onboard Sarawak cruise boat.

This is the lovely ambience on upper deck.

The Sarawak river cruise boat is a great 1.5hours of fun,kueh lapis and free flow of orange juice with traditional dance performances included.Very clean,stable and well organised.Buy tickets on line for advanced booking.Not to be missed:)

Mee Laksa and 3 layer iced teas in different glass sizes in a coffee shop near Grand Mahgherita Hotel.Near Ayam RJ .The shop is Chin Chong.

LCCT Plaza Premium Lounge -good buffet spread,warm ambience,lovely art and decor.

A drink named snake.It's a herbal 'liang teh'.

 Get Transnasional bus as your preferred transport to KLIA or LCCT.
For Malaccans ,I have a schedule somewhere in my blog.Just type KLIA/LCCT into the search column.

 The Sarawak Textile Museum is housed in a pretty architectural design building(3levels).The Chinese history museum is also worth a visit.It is opposite the Tua Pek Kong temple in China town near Hilton Hotel.

Ranee Hotel is along Main Bazaar .It is a  boutique hotel and has courteous and helpful staff.I have not stayed there but did stop by on a rainy afternoon and found the experience pleasant.The staff helped to get us a cab even though we were not staying guests.Most cabs within city areas are RM12 per trip.From city hotels to the Kuching international airport the taxis charge RM26.It applies vice versa.It is often easier to get your taxis/cabs from hotels than to flag down one.From experience,hotel staff are very helpful.

Midvalley Citi Cafe Buffet Hi tea Saturdays& Sundays

A delectable spread of various cuisines,desserts and snacks on weekends hi tea  from 12-4pm .
Senior citizens enjoy 50% discount ie RM24.95nett per pax.
A comfortable and open layout with impeccable service@ Mid Valley megamal,.The Citi Cafe.


Whether you want to rest your feet after a shopping spree or fill your tummy before your shopping trip or better still enjoy an afternoon tea catching up with friends,this is a recommended venue.

KLPAC Nadirah

Solaris Dutamas highlights

The gleaming golden cow.

The food village has something delicious to suit everyone's palate.

The best of its kind is served here.

Seriously delicious food.Yam rice ,braised pork knuckles,pan mee are some I have tried.

Wood artwork  randomly displayed for all to admire and appreciate.

Essential rooms for ladies when nature calls

And one for the men too.

And for the VVIP there is even a fierce guard sign :)

So cool!

All at Solaris Dutamas-the new discovery place to hang out.

B.I.G. is the supplier of food,snacks,drinks.

Pluck your veggies from the hydroponic system.