Where is Kuching? Kuching is the capital of the state of Sarawak in Malaysian Borneo. It’s mostly known as a jumping off point to see endangered species in the wild. Oftentimes, travellers will skip visiting Kuching and will go straight to the jungle to start their adventures in Borneo. But, after spending nearly a week in this quaint city, I can safely say there’s plenty of things to do in Kuching to make your stay worthwhile.

To be completely honest, Kuching isn't the most vibrant city. However, it does hold a special kind of appeal. Among other attributes, it’s unusually clean, perfectly safe and pleasantly walkable. Having said that, I believe Kuching’s biggest attribute is its ethnic and cultural diversity.

This diversity transpires on many different levels including the people of Kuching, the diversity of food, the different languages spoken, the presence of various religions as well as the contrasting architectural styles.

Most of the population in Sarawak are Dayak, the native people of Borneo. Dayaks derive from as many as 30 different tribes and speak different dialects. The Chinese arrived during the 6th century and are the second largest ethnic group in Sarawak. And, because this is Malaysia, Malays are also part of the cultural landscape of Kuching. It’s quite a fascinating region!

Without further ado, here’s a list of the top things to do in Kuching, Sarawak!

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