Kuching
Cat City
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Other Name: -, District: Sarawak, State: East Malaysia, Malaysia
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Kuching is the capital of the East Malaysian 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 is situated at the banks of the Sarawak River on the North-Western part of the island of Borneo.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.Some other interesting areas near the centre of town include Padungan Street, which is the main Chinatown area of the city.Kuching is also noted for its beautiful sunsets, often complimented by tourists as one of the most beautiful in the world.Location
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Built by Charles Brooke in 1879 and named after his wife, Rani Margaret, Fort Margherita guarded Kuching against pirates.Sitting on a knoll opposite the waterfront, this little white fort, complete with battlements, offers fine views along the river.
Important both for its high biodiversity and for its karst features, Gunung Mulu National Park, on the island of Borneo in the State of Sarawak, is the most studied tropical karst area in the world. The 52,864-ha park contains seventeen vegetation zones, exhibiting some 3,500 species of vascular plants. Its palm species are exceptionally rich, with 109 species in twenty genera noted. The park is dominated by Gunung Mulu, a 2,377 m-high sandstone pinnacle. At least 295 km of explored caves provide a spectacular sight.
Hong San Temple is easily Kuching`s finest Chinese temple.
The Sarawak Museum has a fascinating collection of cultural artefacts and is a must-visit for anyone who wants to learn more about the region`s indigenous peoples and natural environment. It consists of two wings connected by an ornate footbridge.