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  Kuching Hotels - Discount Hotel in Kuching, Malaysia
Kuching is the capital city of Sarawak which is, at 125,000 square kilometers, the Malaysia's largest state situated on the island of Borneo.
In Malay language, Kuching means 'cat' but the city does not seems have anything to do with it so some others say that Kuching originated from the Chinese word 'Gu Chin' which means 'harbor'.
Kuching's only riverfront hotel, the Holiday Inn Kuching commands an unrivalled view of the picturesque Sarawak River and the colourful Malay villages.
www.kuching-hotels.com   (605 words)

  
 Kuching Quick Guide (Travel in Sarawak, Malaysia)
Kuching ("Cat City") is a medium-sized town on Eastern Island of Borneo, in the State Sarawak.
Kuching weather is warm all-year round with tropical climate temperatures of about 25-30 degrees celsius.
Kuching women might be the most beautiful on the planet, but the easiest way to get into one of the rare fights is over a matter of honor, which is often connected to women.
kuching.outer-court.com   (3063 words)

  
 Cuti Malaysia - Sarawak   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Kuching has literally dozens of historic buildings - even the courthouse and the post office are unique examples of colonial period architecture.
Kuching means 'cat' in Malay, and a short ride to Kuching North City Hall brings you to the world's first and only Cat Museum.
Kuching is also connected by road with all of Sarawak's major towns, and there are fast express boat services to many local destinations.
www.cuti.com.my /Sub/Sarawak/guide_kuching.htm   (738 words)

  
 Kuching Hotels. Kuching Accommodation Hotel in Malaysia Discounts
Hilton Batang Ai Longhouse Resort Kuching is located on the shores of a spectacular freshwater lake, surrounded by mountains and the unspoiled rainforests of Sarawak.
Hotel Hilton Kuching is situated along Kuching's spectacular riverfront promenade with panoramic views of the Sarawak River and Fort Margherita.
The spacious comfort of designed Somerset Gateway Kuching Apartments with extensive services and facilities are available to you while indulging in the culture and history of Kuching.
www.holidaycity.com /kuchinghotels   (423 words)

  
 Kuching Summary
Kuching was formerly known as Sarawak, as it was located in the valley of the Sarawak River.
Kuching is the capital of the East Malaysian State of Sarawak.
Kuching is situated at the banks of the Sarawak River on the North-Western part of the island of Borneo.
www.bookrags.com /Kuching   (1335 words)

  
 KUCHING - LOVELY KUCHING
One story is that Kuching is named after the Mata Kuching or cat's eye fruit tree, a close relative of the lychee that grows widely here.
The population of Kuching is around half a million.
Kuching (or rather Sarawak, one of the States in Malaysia) under the Brooke's rule gradually expanded to its present size.
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 Kuching travel guide - Wikitravel
Kuching is the capital of Sarawak, East Malaysia.
Kuching is unusually pedestrian-friendly for a Malaysian city, with tree-lined sidewalks and pedestrian crossings, and the city core is compact enough to cover on foot.
This area is the closest to the Kuching Waterfront and mainly caters to the Tourist Crowd.
wikitravel.org /en/Kuching   (2780 words)

  
  KUCHING | LOWEST RATES Malaysia & Singapore Hotels & Holidays
Kuching's museums, cultural exhibits, and historical attractions will help you form an overview of the history, people, and natural wonders of the state.
In Kuching your introduction to Sarawak will be comfortable and fun; culture by day and good food and fun by night.
Kuching, meaning "cat" in Malay, also has a wonderful sense of humor, featuring monuments and exhibits to its feline mascot on almost every corner.
www.singapore-holidays.com /info/kuching.htm   (236 words)

  
 Discount Kuching Hotels Malaysia at Special Rate! - Asia-Discovery.com
Crowne Plaza Riverside Kuching is located in the heart of Kuching City within the entertainment, dining, shopping and business districts.
A stay at Hilton Kuching Hotel will assure you that your trip down to the Land of the Hornbill will be one of utmost comfort and pleasure.
The Holiday Inn Kuching commands an unrivalled view of the picturesque Sarawak River and the colourful Malay villages.
www.asia-discovery.com /malaysia/kuching   (527 words)

  
 Tours Around Kuching, Malaysia
Kuching, the word for "cat" in Malay, is the capital of Sarawak, Land of the Hornbills.
Kuching is also the destination to visit if one must meet the descendants of the headhunters.
Depart Kuching in the morning by road to Serian and thereafter, have a lunch at local restaurant.
www.kuching-hotels.com /tours.htm   (568 words)

  
 Kuching
Kuching is based on the Sarawak River, which provides the centre of life in the city.
Kuching provides the main springboard for travellers who wish to explore Sarawak and it is Sarawak's state capital.
However, Kuching is not just a stop-gap for travellers and you have the opportunity to visit Iban longhouses on the Batang Ai River system and Bidayuh dwellings near the Indonesian border and the beautiful Bako National Park.
www.gapyearforgrownups.co.uk /Kuching   (141 words)

  
 Kuching , Sarawak : journeymalaysia.com
Kuching is the entry point into Sarawak for most.
Life in Kuching is of a good pace.
The Sarawak Museum has fine display of a variety stuffed and mounted animals in huge glass casings, some specimens dating back as far as during Wallace's expedition to the Malay Archipelago in 1850's.
www.journeymalaysia.com /MC_kuching.htm   (672 words)

  
 KUCHING
The unique city of Kuching is the capital of Malaysia’s largest state, Sarawak.
To experience the allure of Kuching to it’s fullest, one must put on some walking shoes and take to the streets.
Like most cities and towns in Borneo, the reason for Kuching’s existence and its focal point is the river.
cfbt.org /bn/nbt/annette/kuching.htm   (289 words)

  
 Kuching City, Sarawak
Kuching Water Front is now also home to modern sculpture, an open-air theatre and a musical fountain.
Kuching is around half a million making it the highest populated city in Sarawak and the 7th highest populated city in Malaysia.
Kuching is a cosmopolitan city, and this is reflected in the faces on the streets.
www.etawau.com /Kuching   (549 words)

  
 Kuching
Kuching, Sarawak's capital, is one of the most liveable and people-friendly cities in the region.
Kuching, its name means cat in Malaysian, has all the modern amenities without losing its old world charm.
The Cat Museum is a reflection of Kuching's fascination with its own name (see Kuching section), and houses a collection of all kinds of feline memorabilia, along with displays detailing the evolution and natural history of the cat family, and the development of the different breeds of domestic cat.
www.malaysiasite.nl /kuchingeng.htm   (549 words)

  
 Kuching, Sarawak - Transportation
Regular MAS flights connect Kuching with Bintulu, Johor Bharu, Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Miri, Penang and Sibu.
MAS Rural Air Service flies Twin Otters from Kuching to Mukah, and from Sibu and Miri to a host of out-of-the-way destinations.
The Trans-Borneo highway connects Kuching to all major cities in Sarawak.
www.kuching.net.my /transportation.asp?id=18   (304 words)

  
 Sarawak Tourism Board (STB)   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The idea of the Kuching Festival was first suggested in November 1985 with the intention of reviving a similar festival, which was originally organized, prior to the formation of Malaysia, but which had subsequently been abandoned.
The first Kuching Festival was initiated in April 1986, by the Kuching Municipal Council, as an effort in response to the nation's call to organize activities to highlight the nation's tourist attractions for delegates of the PATA Conference that same year.
Kuching Festival is mainly celebrated smack in the middle of Kuching city and at popular locations around the city.
www.sarawaktourism.com /content.cfm/ID/5F2CB825-234F-436B-9072093608365521   (294 words)

  
 Kuching Kayak Sdn Bhd
Kuching Kayak is located in the beautiful city of Kuching in the "Land of Rivers", Sarawak.
Run and operated by Francis Ho, an architect by profession, who as an avid and passionate kayaker is sharing the beauty, joys and pleasures he has discovered paddling on these beautiful waters.
Kuching Kayaking Sdn Bhd :: kuchingkayak@gmail.com :: Kuching, Malaysia :: 082- 253 005 :: 013 811 9669
www.kuchingkayak.com   (191 words)

  
 Hotels in Kuching, Malaysia
Merdeka Palace Hotel and Suites is situated right in the heart of Kuching city.
The moment you walk into Kingwood Inn Kuching, you will immediately experience the elegance and comfort of home.
Consult the detailed information and map on the hotel page to see if the hotel is located conveniently.
www.booking.com /city/my/kuching.en.html   (226 words)

  
 Kuching hotels and accommodation, hotel reservations in Malaysia, by all-hotels.com
Kuching's only riverfront hotel, the Holiday Inn Kuching commands an unrivalled view of the picturesque Sarawak River and the...
Overlooking historical Fort Margherita, Crowne Plaza Riverside Kuching is across the Sarawak River and approximately seven miles...
With views of the Sarawak River and Fort Margherita, Hilton Kuching is a modern hotel situated on Kuching's riverfront promenade,...
www.all-hotels.com /southeast_asia/malaysia/kuching_e1.htm   (792 words)

  
 Kuching travel guide
It is an attractive exotic city with modern buildings that blend in nicely with structures from colonial days and colorful Malay and Chinese shop houses.
The Sarawak River is the the center of Kuching life and the Waterfront, a beautifully landscaped esplanade is the town's hot spot.
Just across the road is the Main Bazaar, once the city's commercial center, now the place to go hunting for souvenirs, or to find a travel agent or sit down and have a drink.
www.world66.com /asia/southeastasia/malaysia/kuching   (201 words)

  
 Budget Traveller's Guide to Sleeping in the Kuching, Malaysia airport
Kuching airport is still under construction so I can't say much.
It look like the new airport departure is ok and the place is cheap.Travelling and staying in Kuching can be arrange cheaply.
Kuching has a pretty tiny airport but a pleasant enough spot for a snooze and stopover.
www.sleepinginairports.net /asia/kuching.htm   (217 words)

  
 Chilling in Kuching | Kuching, Malaysia Travel Blog
The other attraction with Kuching is that it lies on the coast of Borneo and is surrounded by national parks.
Back in Kuching, we spent the next four days pottering between museums, the riverside walk, hawker centres serving fabulous seafood, air-conned internet cafes and the sleepy kampungs where the locals live.
As usual, we picked the heat of the day (Kuching is about a millimetre from the bloody Equator) to cross the river and - due to the building site - traipse off down a deserted road running at right angles to the direction we need to go.
www.travelpod.com /cgi-bin/guest.pl?tweb_tripID=samphilontour&tweb_UID=samandphil&tweb_entryID=1143192240&tweb_guest_password=&tweb_PID=tpod&tweb_show_unpure=Y   (1151 words)

  
 Kuching, Malaysia, Pictures
Kuching, city, Malaysia, on the island of Borneo, capital of Sarawak State, on the Sarawak River, near its mouth on the South China Sea.
Outstanding buildings are the Sarawak Museum and Library and, across the river, the Astana, residence of the white rajas of the Brooke family from 1841 to 1946 and now the governor's residence.
Also in Kuching are Anglican and Roman Catholic cathedrals, a mosque, and a teacher-training center.
www.greatestcities.com /Asia/Malaysia/Kuching_city.html   (219 words)

  
 Hotel Grand Continental Kuching in Malaysia, Sarawak, Kuching   (Site not responding. Last check: )
East Malaysia: Sarawak Kuching Located on the banks of the river, Kuching has the air of a town that’s no particular hurry.
Kuching city highlights include an elegant European walkway alongside the river, a colonial district, Chinatown and a Cat Museum with over 2,000 cat artifacts!!
Located on the banks of the river, Kuching has the air of a town that’s no particular hurry.
www.asia-hotel.net /hotel-grand-continental-kuching-sarawak-malaysia   (295 words)

  
 Xinta Kuching Travel Page - VirtualTourist.com
In my school days, we had to do some history projects on our lovely Kuching city, and we found out that the name Kuching, was believed to be derived from 'kucing' meaning cat, and also a typed of fruit called, 'air mata kucing'.
Since there were so much connection between the river and the people of Kuching, the Government of Sarawak had decided to transform it into a Waterfront park.
In 1993, Kuching Waterfront was officially opened to the public.
members.virtualtourist.com /m/33a5c/138e72   (544 words)

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