Kuching Hotels

Kuching Hotels

Hotels in the city of Kuching are often required for tourists who require short term accommodation. Some tourists may want to visit Kuching to see the culture, sports, tourist attractions and society of the famous city. Some may want to stay at large hotels or small hotels. Some may want to visit cheap or luxury hotels. Some may want to visit hotels that are well known and have good access to culture and to entertainment. Some may want to stay at hotels that have good access Kuching culture.

Hotels in Kuching are often required for tourists who need a place to stay.

Kuching is the capital of the East Malaysian state of Sarawak. Being the most populous city in the state of Sarawak, Kuching emerged as one of the most vibrant cities in the region and it is the largest city on the island of Borneo and the fourth largest city in Malaysia. Kuching was elevated to city status on 1 August 1988 and carries the nick name of Cat City.

List of areas in Kuching

Kuching North City Hall area

Bako
Matang
CBD West
Petra Jaya
Satok
Santubong

Kuching South City Council area

CBD East
Padungan
Pending
Stampin

Sarawak was a part of the Sultanate of Brunei 200 years ago but as a reward for help in putting down a rebellion, it was ceded to the British adventurer James Brooke who ruled it as his personal kingdom. Kuching was made his capital and headquarters. The Brooke Administration was given the status of Protectorate under Rajah Charles Brooke's rule and was placed behind the Indian Rajs and Princes. The Brooke family ruled Sarawak until the Japanese occupation in December 1941.

Kuching was surrendered to the Japanese forces on 24 December 1941, and Sarawak was part of the Japanese Imperial Empire for three years and eight months, until the official Japanese surrender on 11 September 1945 on board HMAS Kapunda at Kuching. From March 1942 the Japanese operated a POW and civilian internee camp at Batu Lintang, three miles outside Kuching.

After the end of World War II the third and last Raja, Sir Charles Vyner Brooke ceded Sarawak to the British Crown in 1946. Sarawak and the British Commonwealth fought an "Undeclared War" with Indonesia to keep Sarawak from being absorbed into Sukarno's Indonesia. The British gave Sarawak independence in 1963 and together with North Borneo, Sabah and Singapore, helped form Malaysia on 16 September 1963. Singapore became an independent nation in 1965.

Sarawak River or Sungai Sarawak is a river in Sarawak state of Malaysia. It is an important source of water and transportation for the inhabitants in southwestern Sarawak. It is also used in water-related sport activities such as the annual Sarawak Regatta which attract tourists all over the world.

Within the city area, there are several museums such as the Sarawak Museum, Chinese Museum and the Kuching Cat Museum, which attract tourists who visit Kuching. Interesting landmarks and sites include the Astana (the Rajah's former palace), Fort Margherita, the Tua Pek Kong temple and the Main Bazaar. The Kuching waterfront, which is a riverside esplanade, is situated right next to the main hotels and commercial heartland of the city. Located opposite the waterfront are old shops selling antique items and craft.

Some other interesting areas near the centre of town include Padungan Street, which is the main Chinatown area of the city. Shops here appear unchanged from 20 years ago. Meanwhile, Carpenter Street and India Street contain rows of traditional shop houses. The old Courthouse building, which forms the link between Carpenter Street and India Street, has been restored and modernised. There are also several city parks around Kuching.

Numerous natural attractions including the National Parks (notably Bako and the Kuching Wetlands National Park) and the Semenggoh Wildlife Center which places an orang utan orphanage and rehabilitation program are also popular attractions near Kuching.

Kuching is also noted for its beautiful sunsets, often complimented by tourists as one of the most beautiful in the world.

Kuching has a number of notable local dishes served at hawker stalls:

Kuching City Centre is the major city area in both Kuching north and south in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.

List of attractions include or have included

Kuching Waterfront
Cat's statue
Padang Merdeka
Brooke Memorial
Old Post Office
Warrior's Memorial
Old town hall
Old Courthouse
Pavilion Building
Kuching International Airport

List of Hotels include or have included

Riverside Majestic
Hilton Kuching
Holiday Inn
Harbour View Hotel
Grand Continental

List of Shopping Centres include or have included

Sarawak Plaza
Tun Jugah
Riverside Shopping Complex
Crown Square
Hock Lee Shopping Podium
Wisma Saberkas
Satok Plaza
Hopoh Plaza
Boulevard Mall
The Spring Mall

Attractions outside Kuching city centre include or have included

Lundu Ocean Resort
Gunung Gading
Sematan Beach
Damai Beach Resort
Kubah National Park
Bako National Park

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