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Kuching is the largest city of the beautiful land of Sarawak and also Malaysia's largest state situated on the island of Borneo. In the city, there is a river separating the north and the south called the "Sarawak River". Riding a sampan along the Sarawak River is a memorable experience for you.
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Kuching, the capital of the East Malaysian state of Sarawak, is one of the largest cities in the country. Its name, which bears the old Malay spelling for 'cat', has earned it the nickname the 'Cat City'. The city's love for felines is perhaps most evident at the Cat Museum, located in Petra Jaya. It dedicates itself to an interesting range of cat exhibits, photos and art. Other notable museums in Sarawak include the Islamic Museum located on Jln P. Ramlee; the Chinese Museum, situated on the Waterfront; and the Sarawak Museum at Jln Tun Haji Openg.
Built by Charles Brooke in 1891, the Sarawak Museum houses an extensive ethnographic and natural history collection. Enclosed within its grounds are: an aquarium, botanical gardens and a heroes' memorial. Modeled after a town hall in Normandy, the museum is just one of the architectural legacies of the 'White Rajahs'. Indeed, some of Kuching's most striking landmarks are remnants of that often romaticised era. These include Fort Margherita and The Astana palace, which were also built by Charles Brooke.
While the Rajs may have ruled for over a hundred years, Kuching's most majestic feature is Mother Nature. Home to some of the oldest rainforests in the world, it boasts of an incredibly rich ecosystem. One of the best places to see local wildlife, like: sambar deer, sun bears and sea eagles, is the Matang Wildlife Centre, which is part of Kubah National Park. The centre's main attraction is their rehabilitation programme, which helps orphaned and rescued orangutans. The Semenggoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre is another great place to mingle with the great apes, but this nature reserve also consists of a: bio centre, botanical garden, forest nursery, seed bank, herb ethnobotany centre, and fern and orchid garden.
Another of Sarawak's natural marvels is the Rafflesia, the world's largest flower. It is incredibly rare, as it can take up to 9 months to mature, but will only last 4 to 5 days before dying. Interestingly, when in full bloom, the flower smells of rotting meat to attract pollinating insects. If you'd like get a whiff, head onto Gunung Gading National Park, which is designated to its conservation. While there, be sure to keep to the plank walk and listen to the park rangers, as you wouldn't want to tread on a Rafllesia bud. If you see one, count yourself very, very lucky.
To experience the 'jungle' in a different fashion, pay a visit to Sarawak's famous Sunday market at Jalan Satok. You'll find more that just vegetables here, as stalls also sell wild honey, live freshwater fish, exotic pets, orchids and pitcher plants. Be careful while checking out the animals and plants, however, you wouldn't to support poaching or engage in any illegal activity involving a protected species. For the antique collector and handicraft enthusiast among you, the Main Bazaar opposite the Waterfront is the place to be. The city's roads are quite reliable and there are buses, cars for hire and taxis to help you get around. However, as Kuching is well-connected to other urban centres and settlements via waterways, small boats or tambangs and express boats offer more exciting alternatives for moving about. Air transport is served by Kuching International Airport, which is located about 12 km away from the city. High rollers may also like to experience Kuching via helicopter with Hornbill Skyways.
If you're planning to visit Kuching, do contact the Malaysian High Commission to check your Visa requirements and the related costs. Malaysia has a varied Visa requirement system. Citizens of some Commonwealth nations and the U.S.A., for example, will not require a Visa for social visits. Some foreign citizens will not require a Visa when visiting Malaysia for a period of between 14 days to 3 months. Some may be granted Visa upon arrival, while others will require a Visa or Special Approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs before entering Malaysia. The permitted length of stay is entered on the Visa at the time of issue and is at the discretion of the issuer. It is normally 1 to 3 months from the date of issue and extensions are possible.
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