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| EXPLORING KUCHING, SARAWAK |
A
land rich with culture and history, Kuching is an alluring enigma to locals and
tourists. The capital city of Sarawak is one of two states situated on the
island of Borneo, renowned globally for its natural beauty. The fairly populous
city, although modern, is uniquely diverse with interesting heritage of its
indigenous people (each with its own practices, language, food, and traditions)
that are not found in other parts of Malaysia.
Fondly
referred to as Cat City by locals, and for good reason. Yet, the drawing
factors to visit the largest city in Borneo extend far beyond its feline features;
chiefly among them is its range of once-in-a-lifetime experiences. With Hilton,
your travel stories are about to get a whole lot better. Here’s why:
MONKEY BUSINESS AT SEMENGGOH
ORANGUTAN SANCTUARY
Visiting
an orangutan sanctuary not only affords you with an unforgettable time in
Kuching, but also a chance to support the conservation efforts to protect one
of Earth's most intelligent residents.
Located
just 12 miles from Kuching, Semenggoh Orangutan Sanctuary is the best
place to get up close and personal with the creatures. Unlike zoos, the primary
mission of Semenggoh is to reintroduce orangutans back into the wild. The
gangly animals are allowed to roam freely while visitors are given the
opportunity to join a group and hire a ranger for a forest tour during the
daily feeding times (twice a day) for a chance to spot the shy primates.
CRUISE ALONG THE SARAWAK RIVER IN A SAMPAN
For
travellers who are lovers of nature or have a few hours to spare in between
business meetings, hiring a sampan to
meander down the Sarawak River just before sunset is the best introduction to
the urban city. Set against a backdrop of distant mountains, you will come
across picturesque Malay kampong-s
(villages), a golden-domed mosque, a Victorian fort, a fleet of 19th
century Chinese shop houses, and an imposing wooden-roofed palace.
PAY A VISIT TO THE CITY’S
NAMESAKE, THE CAT MUSEUM
Etymologically
speaking, the word kucing means cat
in Bahasa Malaysia, the national language, which explains where the city’s cat
obsession stems from. Housed in the North Kuching City Hall, the Cat Museum is the place to visit to learn all about
felines and their history, as well as relationship, with this city.
As
visitors will soon observe, references to the sometimes-aloof animal are
ubiquitous – the city’s crest is of a pair of justice scales and a golden cat
with four white cats flanking the bottom, there is a learning institution named
I-CATS (International College of Advanced Technology Sarawak), and the city’s
local radio station called Cats FM.
To
round up your purr-fect day out, drop in to Meow Meow Cat Café, just a few
doors away from the Cat Museum for a cuppa’ and a chance to cuddle the lovable
felines.
TAKE IN THE SPECTACULAR
VIEW OF THE KUCHING WATERFRONT FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR ROOM
Hilton
Kuching is a mere 20 minutes’ drive from the airport, and is where all
Kuching journeys should begin. Strategically located facing the tepid Sarawak
River, the hotel’s floor-to-ceiling windows ensure guests can partake the calm
cityscape within the lovely confines of their room. Famed for its hospitality,
each stylish room features modern amenities including high-speed internet
access, an LCD TV, and even special touches such as an indulgent pillow menu
and Japanese cotton kimono for its Suites and Executive Rooms respectively.
Room
prices start from USD66nett per night.
If
you like to participate in any of the memorable activities listed, simply call
‘0’ for MAGIC (a one-touch button to whatever you need) and share your request
with Hilton’s lovely personnel, or speak to anyone from the front desk, who are
ever ready to assist you with any arrangements you might need.
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For
more information about Hilton Kuching, call +608 2223 888 or drop them an email
at kuching.info@hilton.com
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