Food scene
+3 min walk from apartment, situated beside Residence Grocer
+MUST TRY - Local famous Hakka Lei Cha (Traditional rice dish accompanied by several sides of vegetables, toppings like nuts, tofu, etc. The whole thing is then drenched in tea soup)
** Available in the morning only
+ Chicken Rice (Steamed & Roasted)
+Laksa Sarawak (Try their special laksa)
+Sarawak Kolok Mee
+Kampua / Mee sua (Foo Chow cuisine)
Big Thumbs Cafe
No 113 & 114 Jalan Dogan+3 min walk from apartment, situated beside Residence Grocer
+MUST TRY - Local famous Hakka Lei Cha (Traditional rice dish accompanied by several sides of vegetables, toppings like nuts, tofu, etc. The whole thing is then drenched in tea soup)
** Available in the morning only
+ Chicken Rice (Steamed & Roasted)
+Laksa Sarawak (Try their special laksa)
+Sarawak Kolok Mee
+Kampua / Mee sua (Foo Chow cuisine)
+3min walk from apartment, situated beside Big Thumb Kopitiam
All food necessity available here.
Residences Grocer
33 Lorong Dogan 2+3min walk from apartment, situated beside Big Thumb Kopitiam
All food necessity available here.
+Kuching ice cream trademark
Open since 1963, this nostalgic canteen-style parlour is the oldest ice cream joint in town, and many Kuchingites grew up with it. Their creamy soft serve ice creams are always made fresh, and there are only 2 flavours sold each day.
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Sunny Hill Ice Cream
Jalan Bukit Cahaya+Kuching ice cream trademark
Open since 1963, this nostalgic canteen-style parlour is the oldest ice cream joint in town, and many Kuchingites grew up with it. Their creamy soft serve ice creams are always made fresh, and there are only 2 flavours sold each day.
Rooftop dining – mostly serving seafood (halal options available) operate on the roof of a 6 storey car park.
+ Order from Ling Long Seafood
+Star Dishes: Stir Fry Midin (Wild fern), Fried Bamboo Clams in Curry Powder, oyster pancake, Grilled Spiny Lobsters
http://www.vkeong.com/eat/top-spot-seafood-food-court-kuching/
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Topspot Food Court
off Jln PadunganRooftop dining – mostly serving seafood (halal options available) operate on the roof of a 6 storey car park.
+ Order from Ling Long Seafood
+Star Dishes: Stir Fry Midin (Wild fern), Fried Bamboo Clams in Curry Powder, oyster pancake, Grilled Spiny Lobsters
http://www.vkeong.com/eat/top-spot-seafood-food-court-kuching/
City/town information
Miri is a Malaysian city on the northwest coast of the island of Borneo. At the Petroleum Museum, on Canada Hill, hands-on exhibits explore the region’s oil history. Outside is the Grand Old Lady, a 1910 oil well and local landmark. In the city center, vendors at Pasar Raya and Tamu Muhibbah markets offer fresh produce and handicrafts. Tua Pek Kong Temple has pillars carved with golden dragons. ― Google
Area: 997.4 km²
Elevation: 8 m
Postal code: 98xxx
Weather: 25°C, Wind SW at 10 km/h, 91% Humidity weather.com
Local time: Sunday 2:39 pm
Miri
Miri is a Malaysian city on the northwest coast of the island of Borneo. At the Petroleum Museum, on Canada Hill, hands-on exhibits explore the region’s oil history. Outside is the Grand Old Lady, a 1910 oil well and local landmark. In the city center, vendors at Pasar Raya and Tamu Muhibbah markets offer fresh produce and handicrafts. Tua Pek Kong Temple has pillars carved with golden dragons. ― Google
Area: 997.4 km²
Elevation: 8 m
Postal code: 98xxx
Weather: 25°C, Wind SW at 10 km/h, 91% Humidity weather.com
Local time: Sunday 2:39 pm
Kuching, officially the City of Kuching, is the capital and the most populous city in the state of Sarawak in Malaysia. It is also the capital of Kuching Division. Wikipedia
Area: 450 km²
Elevation: 8 m
Weather: 28°C, Wind N at 5 km/h, 82% Humidity weather.com
Population: 570,407 (2019)
Local time: Sunday 2:40 pm
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Kuching
Kuching, officially the City of Kuching, is the capital and the most populous city in the state of Sarawak in Malaysia. It is also the capital of Kuching Division. Wikipedia
Area: 450 km²
Elevation: 8 m
Weather: 28°C, Wind N at 5 km/h, 82% Humidity weather.com
Population: 570,407 (2019)
Local time: Sunday 2:40 pm
National Parks
https://www.kuchingsarawak.com/2021/02/25/how-to-go-to-bako-national-park-in-kuching-sarawak/
Covering an area of 2727 hectares, the oldest national park in Sarawak is Bako National Park. With breathtaking natural beauty and a large range of wildlife, the destination is almost 37 km away from Kuching. The destination can be reached by travelling to Kampung Bako via Petra Jaya Bus No 6, from where it is a 20-minute boat ride to Boko National Park.
The park holds seven distinctive eco-system rainforests. Then it’s a lovely jungle trek to explore and hit a secluded beach to explore the incredible variety of wildlife centered here.
Address:
Muara Tebas Peninsular
93000, Kuching
National Park Opening Hours:
8.00am to 5.00pm
Monday – Sunday including Public Holidays
Further Information:
SARAWAK FORESTRY
Tel: +6082-610088 (General Line) 1-800-88-2526 (Toll Free Line)
Fax: (+6) 082 610099
Website: https://www.sarawakforestry.com/parks-and-reserves/bako-national-park/
Email: sarawakforestry
Bako National Park / Bako Terminal
Tel: 6082 360933
TRAVEL TIPS
Visitors are advised to bring along trekking attire and shoes, sunblock, swimming gear, insect repellent and basic first aid supplies.
If you a planning to stay overnight, it is advisable to do an online booking in advance.
Getting There
1. Kuching – Bako Village (boat jetty):
No. 1 (Rapid Kuching.) Bus Station near Open Air Market.
Bus Fare RM3.50 each way.
Depart every hour 7am – 6pm
Return every hour 8am – 5pm OR
RM60 each way by Taxi OR
RM5 each way by mini bus [Van]
Station near Open Air Market.
Depart when there are enough passengers.
2. Bako Village – Bako National Park:
RM30 p/person-each way.
A bus ride from Kuching to Bako Market takes about 45-60 minutes (red public bus number 1, originating from the wet market beside the Electra building, which will also pick up passengers from the burger stand opposite Riverside Majestic Hotel, Kuching and costs RM3.50 each way. Buses leave to/from Bako about once every hour starting from about 7am from Kuching and finishing about 6pm from Bako,
A minivan can be chartered for around RM30, and seats 5-7 people. They can reach Bako in half the time of the public bus, stationed near the Open Air Market, depart when there are enough passengers.
When you arrive at the Bako Market right in front of the jetty/visitor center, register, purchase your entrance ticket and buy your boat ticket. This 20-minute boat ride will lead you to the Bako National Park Headquarters. Enquire at the registration counter for details.
There will be an additional boat fee if you wish to visit the Sea Stack or Bako’s remoter beaches. The boat ride is an adventure in itself, with the skilled and experienced boatmen riding the surf at high speed, to the delight of most visitors.
Provided below some useful contacts for your kind view:
Bako Boat Service Counter
(Monday-Sunday, 9.00am to 3.00pm)
Tel: +6011 25132711
Bako Boat Service
Person In Charge : Mr.Shadad Haji Omar
Tel: +6010 9493 860
sited: sarawaktourism.com, thrillophilia.com
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Bako National Park
https://www.kuchingsarawak.com/2021/02/25/how-to-go-to-bako-national-park-in-kuching-sarawak/
Covering an area of 2727 hectares, the oldest national park in Sarawak is Bako National Park. With breathtaking natural beauty and a large range of wildlife, the destination is almost 37 km away from Kuching. The destination can be reached by travelling to Kampung Bako via Petra Jaya Bus No 6, from where it is a 20-minute boat ride to Boko National Park.
The park holds seven distinctive eco-system rainforests. Then it’s a lovely jungle trek to explore and hit a secluded beach to explore the incredible variety of wildlife centered here.
Address:
Muara Tebas Peninsular
93000, Kuching
National Park Opening Hours:
8.00am to 5.00pm
Monday – Sunday including Public Holidays
Further Information:
SARAWAK FORESTRY
Tel: +6082-610088 (General Line) 1-800-88-2526 (Toll Free Line)
Fax: (+6) 082 610099
Website: https://www.sarawakforestry.com/parks-and-reserves/bako-national-park/
Email: sarawakforestry
Bako National Park / Bako Terminal
Tel: 6082 360933
TRAVEL TIPS
Visitors are advised to bring along trekking attire and shoes, sunblock, swimming gear, insect repellent and basic first aid supplies.
If you a planning to stay overnight, it is advisable to do an online booking in advance.
Getting There
1. Kuching – Bako Village (boat jetty):
No. 1 (Rapid Kuching.) Bus Station near Open Air Market.
Bus Fare RM3.50 each way.
Depart every hour 7am – 6pm
Return every hour 8am – 5pm OR
RM60 each way by Taxi OR
RM5 each way by mini bus [Van]
Station near Open Air Market.
Depart when there are enough passengers.
2. Bako Village – Bako National Park:
RM30 p/person-each way.
A bus ride from Kuching to Bako Market takes about 45-60 minutes (red public bus number 1, originating from the wet market beside the Electra building, which will also pick up passengers from the burger stand opposite Riverside Majestic Hotel, Kuching and costs RM3.50 each way. Buses leave to/from Bako about once every hour starting from about 7am from Kuching and finishing about 6pm from Bako,
A minivan can be chartered for around RM30, and seats 5-7 people. They can reach Bako in half the time of the public bus, stationed near the Open Air Market, depart when there are enough passengers.
When you arrive at the Bako Market right in front of the jetty/visitor center, register, purchase your entrance ticket and buy your boat ticket. This 20-minute boat ride will lead you to the Bako National Park Headquarters. Enquire at the registration counter for details.
There will be an additional boat fee if you wish to visit the Sea Stack or Bako’s remoter beaches. The boat ride is an adventure in itself, with the skilled and experienced boatmen riding the surf at high speed, to the delight of most visitors.
Provided below some useful contacts for your kind view:
Bako Boat Service Counter
(Monday-Sunday, 9.00am to 3.00pm)
Tel: +6011 25132711
Bako Boat Service
Person In Charge : Mr.Shadad Haji Omar
Tel: +6010 9493 860
sited: sarawaktourism.com, thrillophilia.com
Museum
Borneo Cultures Museum is the second largest museum in South East Asia and will open its doors to visitors on 09 march 2022. Total of 6,726 square metres of exhibition space.
http://museum.sarawak.gov.my/
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Borneo Cultures Museum
Jalan Tun Abang Haji OpengBorneo Cultures Museum is the second largest museum in South East Asia and will open its doors to visitors on 09 march 2022. Total of 6,726 square metres of exhibition space.
http://museum.sarawak.gov.my/
Laundromat
Super Wash Laundry
Lot 2133 Lorong Dogan 33-min walk or less than 1 min drive. washer and Dryer available
Tipps für Reisende
Verkehrsmittel
E-Hailing Best Way to Travel in City Central
Though we do not have UBER, we have e-hailing services such as GRAB & MAXIM to go around.
Nützliche Sätze
Communicate in English, Malay and Mandarin (to the chinese)
Though most Sarawakians can communicate in simple English, knowing some Malay terms shown as follows will be great.
How are you - Apa Khabar
Thank you - Terima Kasih
Toilet - Tandas
Ask for price - Berapa harga?
Sorry / Excuse me- Maaf
See you again - Jumpa lagi
As for mandarin, majority chinese in Sarawak still converse in mandarin.