

| Sampans for hire at the Waterfront |
| The Waterfront in Kuching |
| This is an antique store along the Main Bazaar that you just have to pop in and see for yourself. You can have your 'treasures' shipped back. The items are unique. The bargains are great. Arts of Dayaks 34, Main Bazaar, 93000 Kuching, Sarawak Tel: 082-232894 Email: borneo_touch@yahoo.com |
| Kuching Sites Waterfront, Courthouse, Textile Museum Square Tower, Chinese History Museum Astana, India Street, Fort Margherita Bishop House, Sarawak Museum Hong San Temple, Cat Museum Wet Market, Main Bazaar Go there..... |
| Shops along Main Bazaar |
| Sarawak is famous for its pottery. Just outside Kuching along Penrissen Road you will find pottery and earthen ware factories that are worth stopping at for some shopping or trying your hand out at the potters wheel. |

| Click on the play button above to see the potter at his craft - Yong Huat Earthenware Factory |

| Square Tower originally built in 1879 as a detention center for prisoners now houses Sarawak's historical and cultural treasures |
| Fort Margherita was also built in 1879 by Rajah Charles Brooke to fight off pirates sailing up the Sarawak river. It is now a Police Museum. |
| The Borneo Headhunters Tattoo and Piercing Studio on Wayang St. |
| Little India pedestrian mall |
| Rows of spice shops |
| Sarawak Museum Established by Charles Brooke 1891 is reputed to be the best in South-east Asia. |
| Sarawak Pottery |
| Sunset on the Waterfront in Kuching |
| The Hilton Hotel -Kuching |
| The Hilton Kuching is conveniently situated along Kuching's spectacular Riverfront Promenade with panoramic views of the Sarawak River, Fort Margherita and the Main Bazaar. Business areas and places of interest are all within walking distance. |

| The Astana (palace) along the Waterfron was built by Charles Brooke in 1870. It is now the official residence of the Governor of Sarawak. |
| Some facts about Sarawak Sarawak is made up of 28 ethnic groups of which the Iban is the largest followed by the Chinese, Malays, Bidayuh, Melanau, Orang Ulu and the rest. The Brooke family (British) ruled Sarawak from 1841 to 1946 and you can see the many references around Sarawak, especially in Kuching, that relate to the Brooke family also known as the 'White Rajahs'. |
| Some 'watering holes' on the Waterfront |
| SARAWAK Nature at your doorstep. You are about to have an awesome time in the jungles and rivers of this exciting state |
| The Sarakraf Pavilion is another stop not to be missed if you are interested to know more about the arts and crafts of Sarawak. Housed in a colonial building, this gallery of handicraft is also a center that preserves the traditional arts. www.sarakraf.com.my |
| Sarawak River Cruise |
| A Unique Experience in Kuching.....says the brochure. Harbour Cruises show you their view of Kuching from the river. The sunset cruise starts at about 5.30pm and takes about an hour and a half. While on board the ship, light refreshments are served. Listen to the DJ spin some music and talk about the sites along the way. Included in the price of the ticket is a cultural dance. This is a great opportunity to take some awesome sunset pictures!!! www.cruises.com.my |
| For more information on Sarawak... Sarawak Tourism Action Council www.motour.gov.my or Sarawak Tourism Board www.sarawaktourism.com |


















| By Travelling Gecko |
| Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites Strategically located in the heart of Kuching is the Merdeka Palace. It is within walking distance of the commercial district, business centre and historical sites. Winner of the Sarawak Hornbill Tourism Award 2000 the hotel rooms and apartment suites are comfortable with furnishings tastefully decorated to evoke the era of Merdeka (Malaysia's Independence). Fronting the ceremonial Padang Merdeka (Independence Field) the hotel has six international dining outlets, wireless Internet access, gym, currency exchange and a doctor on-call. I had the pleasure of having lunch at the Ristorante Beccari which has a baroque setting and serves traditional Italian cuisine. I chose the five course meal. Need I say more about that lunch! |

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