Kuching Travel Forum

Hello, this is my first time travelling on land from Kuching to KK. I would appreciate it very much if any of those who has done this before (or partly eg. from Kuching to Sibu/Miri) would give some tips as to how to travel the right roads. Also need some tips on what to watch out for in the journey, places that I should have 'pit-stops', ideal places to rest on the way.

I also need some info on how to get to the KK borderline safe passing. Do I need to go through Brunei and what are the preparations I need to do so?

Thanks in advance
~ elf

Greets,

Need help or contact that can arrange a trip for my group of 40 pax. We are seriously planning to visit Kuching next year. Our group consist of members from Johor, Melaka & Negeri Sembilan.

Thank you.

Hi ,
I have heard that this Place is kind of interesting , but never been there before . What is the business hour ? What can i find in pasar satok , and how can i get there ?

dear sir / madam

for the next couple month i would stay in kuching for years so please gave me the information for some option regarding house for rent ( middle class ) and also for the next month i would go to kuching for 2 week,i need the information about the cheaper place for rent the car.

thank you

hartono surabaya indonesia

Hi, I'm going to be working in Sarawak General Hospital for 1 month. Can anyone reccommend accomodation that is nearish and a decent standard?
thanks

Can anyone please help us. We fly out for Kuching on Thursday 1st June for 6 days and then KK for another 6 days. We have just found out that the 2nd and 3rd of June are public holidays(HM Pertuan Agong's Birthday) will everything be closed for these 2 days including the Sunday markets? Is there any other holidays we should be aware of from the 2nd to the 15th?

Thanks all

LadyHawkau

Does anyone know how much is the taxi fare from airpport to my hotel that I am stayinmg ( telang usan) ?? How long is the duration ??? Any suggestion for the hotel taht i am staying ? Is it near to city center ????

Where can I rent a cheap car for a weekend 12-14 May in Kuching?

I will be going to Kuching for the first time to see the RFMF , I will be there for about 3 nights . Can anyone just give me some idea what to do in Kuching , what is the "Must see" or "Must try" things or food .

And is the Culture village open for visit, because the Rain forest fest is on??What time can I visit the culture village ? I thought of going to visit the village then wait till night for the festival ? any better suggestion ?

Hi, would appreciate if anyone in kuching know what are the better watering holes to watch the wc? u know, big screen+good passionate football(or mad???) crowd.

Here in Klang Valley, i usually head to sri hartamas or bangsar.

Any help greatly appreciated...thanks.

Only a few more weeks and we will be in Kuching and KK. What I am hoping someone can help me with is:

Would it be cheaper to get my prescription glasses made in Kuching or KK as to here in Australia if I take along a prescription from my optomitrist.

Also are there any tailors or dress makers as I would like to get a couple of items made up and am wandering if it is cheaper there also.

Look forward to hearing from you

ladyhawkau

Can anyone tell us? Can you hire scooters in Kuching and where would we find out about them. Re:Costs. We looked at hire cars but they where very expensive. Going in June for 6 days and then onto KK for 7 days.

We recieved this email today from the Dept of Foereign affairs today. We are travelling to Kuching and KK in June is this as bad as it reads or is everything ok.


This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.


Summary
We advise you to exercise caution and monitor developments that might affect your safety in Malaysia because of the risk of terrorist attack.
Pay close attention to your personal security and monitor the media for information about possible new safety or security risks.
We strongly advise you not to travel to coastal resorts and other centres on and islands and dive sites off the east coast of Sabah because of the high threat of kidnapping by terrorists. Terrorists have, in the past, kidnapped foreigners from the eastern coast of mainland Sabah, and from the islands and sea off its east coast. If you are in these areas you should consider leaving. We cannot rule out the possibility of kidnappings from other coastal areas of Sabah, including urban centres, and islands off the coast.
If you are intending to travel overland from Malaysia to Thailand you should be aware of the travel advice for Thailand which recommends that travellers reconsider their need to travel at this time to the far southern Thai provinces of Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat and Songkhla, including overland travel from and to the Malaysian border through these provinces.

We are going to Kuching and Kota Kinabalu in June spending 6 nights in Kuching at the Holiday Inn Damai beach and 7 nights in Kota Kinabalu at the Shangri La Rasa. We have booked from our end the Mengkabong Water Village Tour and the Sepilok orang utan centre. Not liking packaged tours does anyone have any ideas of how to get around and the best places to see. We are not into diving and neither of us are drinkers.(alcoholic). Also how much spending money would we need for 2 adults. We would have Australian Dollars. Any advice would be great.

LadyHawkau

Dear all,

Hi! I’m from Bandar Sunway, Selangor and I have registered myself for the Saberkas Marathon this coming March 26, 2006 and I am looking forward for a short holiday and a memorable run in Kuching.

The event will start at Bangunan Baitul Makmur (previously known as Bangunan MASJA), Petra Jaya, Kuching.

Here are some questions for the forum. The official website doesn’t help much.

1) Are there any hotels nearby the Start point? Preferably walking distance to avoid the hassle of arranging transport early in the morning.
2) If no hotel nearby, I guess the next best solution is to stay in Kuching city. Any suggestion for hotel? Prefer budget hotel – less than RM100 per night and nearby tourist attraction.
3) How much does a taxi trip cost from Kuching airport to Petra Jaya and Kuching to Petra Jaya?
4) How is the bus service to Petra Jaya? Where can I get info on bus schedule?
5) Any cat city member running this marathon? Perhaps we could meet up for teh tarik or carboloading before the run etc.

Thank you in advance for your answers.

Hi, I actually live in Kuching and have done for awhile (nearly 2 years) but darned if I know where to hire a boat?

I'm thinkuing of buying a little boat but before doing so would like to hire one and see what I think of cruising the rivers round here. Don't want to splash out then find I don't like it or get 'river-sick!'

Have spent hours searching online (yeah, streamyx.. stream? More like a dribble) and aside from numerous mentions of the sampans to cross the river, cannot find anything?

Just want a little river boat of some sort.


W.

Hi,

I plan to visit Kuching from Pontianak for the first time. I need some information about the bus from Pontioanak to Kuching (The fare and time schedule). How long it take time for it ? Someone can help me ! Thank you very much your reply.

sincerely your,

I am going to Kuching, Sarawak of Malaysia January 2006, for the independant travel i need to find a cheap accomodation in Kuching. Did everyone have been there or heard the Supreme Hotel? Is this hotel suitable for independant traveller? What is the bus fare from airport to this hotel? Is now safe to travel?

I am hoping to travel from Brunei to Kuching this Sunday 30th October or early on Monday morning. Which airlines travel between the two places (direct) and is there a way of getting standby fares at the last minute? I would be grateful for any help in this.
Adrian

We normally travel to bali with my 2 daughters but with the latest bombings are looking elseware for a holiday. My concern is the shopping the girls love the copy stuff eg louis vitton and copy surf brands available in Bali are you able to get similar copy items in Kutching and also at the beach are there waves enough to body board.

Thanks

Hi,

We are visiting Malaysia from 22 Nov to 26 Nov. We are thinking of spending 3 days + 3 nights in Sarawak. We are planning to fly into Kuching and visit the longhouses and some of the national parks. Can someone help us out with planning our 3 days over there? Also how is the weather going to be during that time?

Thanks a lot!

Any cool excursions/etc in and around KuChing? We will be there for 3-4 days? Anyone suggest any surf sports besides up by Cherating?

Can you advise me please? Is the Haze that is badly affecting KL because of Indonesian forest burning bad in Kuching too? I’ll be travelling in a few weeks time. Should I postpone my trip?
Thank you in advance
Zpoppy

Hi,
I'm going on a business trip to Kuching and am looking for a good seafood restaurant near Hilton, need 3 tables in a VIP room. WOuld appreciate if anyone could recommend. thanks.

Cheekychic

Hi,

Does anyone know what type of clientele these budget hotels have?

1) B & B Inn
1st Floor, 30-I, Tabuan Road, 93100 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Rates: RM 15 (Dorm bed) RM 23 (Single)
RM 31 (Double) RM 29-39 (a/c)

2) Marlin Inn Rates: RM 46-60
Convenient for Sunday Market. 571-3 Jalan Nanas, 93400 Kuching

3) Orchid Inn Rates: RM 35-45
Located at the heart of the city center. Food is easily accessible.
2, Jalan Green Hill, Kuching Sarawak, Malaysia

The room rates look cheap which is what I want but I don't fancy staying at a place where they cater to migrant workers. Hostels that house mostly travellers, local or international, are usually a good place to connect with fellow travellers who decide to explore a place on their own.

Any comments will be much appreciated. Thanks.

Will be in Kuching early July.

A friend suggested Penn View Hotel. Does anyone know where this hotel is and what is the rate?

Thank you.

My partner and I are visiting Sarawak in August and she says she needs some new summer clothes - I suggested she wait until she arrives in Kuching before lashing out - has anyone suggestions if there are good (inexpensive) shops in Kuching where she can spend my hard earned cash to look even more beautiful?

Would appreciate your input - might save my back (I carry the luggage) and wallet too.

TY

Any suggestion on a schedule 5 days 4 nights in Kuching. Will be arriving on Thursday morning and will be leaving for Kuala Lumpur on Monday night? Any body could suggest places to go? I will be travelling with my family that includes 4 adults and 2 children.

I have heard that this is the best of the budget accomodation here, and I want to book a family suite - however I cannot find an email address..... I wondered if anyone has one for this place?
The Fairview has an email address, but I hear Anglican is nicer? - does anyone have any personal experiences of either of these places to share?
thanks everyone.

I'm staying in Kuching for about a month and need to know where I can shop for organic produce, etc. Due to allergies, I cannot eat wheat or gluten, sugar or flour in my food. Here in the U.S., we have a great chain of organic grocery stores by the name of Whole Foods, Inc. Hoping there is something similar in Kuching so I can prepare most of my own food. Any ideas?

Thanks!

yoginiteresa