"Cat City & Santubong Princess" a Kuching Travel Page by BorneoGrrl

Kuching city is not only the capital of Sarawak state but it also holds many historical sites that take you to back in the time of the White Rajah, the Brooke family. Here you can still find buildings and streets that dates back hundreds of years, from the old courthouse to the eclectic Carpenter Street.

Kuching is also great for food, you shouldn't miss sample the local dishes on offer. Malay, Chinese, Indian & ethnic group delicacies are readily available at affordable prices. Forget about eating at fast food restaurants or hotel cafes, a real foodie should venture out where the locals eat. Fresh seafood, Chinese noodles, jungle fruit, local cakes, the list goes on.

Just under an hour from the capital, you can visit the coastal area of Santubong where the legend of Putri Santubong, a princess who supposedly turned into a mountain. Bako National Park and other interesting towns are also within an hour away.

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Cat statues

Kuching means cat

Don't be surprised when you find a number of cat statues around the city. There are several stories to how Kuching got its name. Kuching means Cat in the Malay language, while in Chinese, "Gu Chin" which means harbour. The Sarawak River runs through Kuching city and has a good harbour.