- Must visit
Borneo Cultures Museum
Sarawak's main museum complex, presenting natural history, culture, and state heritage in restored historic galleries.
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Popular buses to and from Kuching
Popular buses to Kuching
Simanggang to Kuching bus
from €6
Direct buses available
3h18 average duration
1bus per day
Served by
- Borneo Bus
Popular buses from Kuching
Kuching to Simanggang bus
from €6
Direct buses available
2h47 average duration
8buses per day
Served by
- Borneo Bus
- Kapit Bus Express
- Lanang Express
- Sungei Merah Express
- Freesia Sdn Bhd
- EVA Express
Kuching to Betong bus
from €7
Direct buses available
3h25 average duration
5buses per day
Served by
- Sungei Merah Bus Bhd
- Lanang Express
- Borneo Bus
Complete guide to Kuching
Things to do in Kuching
Discover the best of Kuching — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Kuching trip today.
- Recommended
Chinese History Museum
Museum focused on Chinese community history in Sarawak, with exhibits on migration, trade, culture, and local leaders.
- Recommended
Islamic Heritage Museum
Compact museum in a colonial building, tracing Islam in Sarawak through manuscripts, architecture, and ceremonial objects.
- Must visit
Kuching Waterfront
Popular riverside promenade with boats, monuments, food stalls, and evening views of Kuching's historic core.
- Must visit
Main Bazaar
Historic bazaar street lined with shophouses selling handicrafts, antiques, and souvenirs near the waterfront.
- Recommended
Carpenter Street
Colonial-era lane linking key heritage buildings, pleasant for a short walk through old Kuching architecture.
Sarawak Laksa
Sarawak laksa is a spicy, aromatic noodle soup with sambal, coconut milk, prawns, chicken, egg, and herbs. It is Kuching's signature breakfast and a local icon.
Kolo Mee
Kolo mee is springy tossed egg noodles with minced pork, char siu, shallot oil, and greens. It is one of Kuching's most loved everyday hawker dishes.
- Gluten-free
Manok Pansoh
Manok pansoh is Iban chicken cooked in bamboo with ginger, lemongrass, tapioca leaves, and local herbs. The bamboo method gives it a distinctive festive flavor.
Lepau Restaurant
Well-known local restaurant for Dayak and Sarawak dishes such as manok pansoh and midin, served in a simple traditional setting.
Lau Ya Keng Food Court
Historic open-air food court known for Sarawak laksa, kolo mee, satay, and local drinks in a lively casual setting.
Choon Hui Cafe
Popular casual spot specializing in kolo mee and Sarawak breakfast staples, with a busy local coffee-shop atmosphere.
Malaysian ringgit (RM)
Budget-friendly versus many Southeast Asian city breaks. Hawker meals, buses and taxis are low cost, while hotels are usually moderate outside peak periods.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- RM8-15 for hawker food or simple meals.
- Mid-range
- RM25-50 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- RM80+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- RM8-15 for a coffee.
Tipping culture
Tipping is not expected. Service charge may be added in restaurants. You can round up for taxis or leave small change at cafes for good service.
bus station information and services
Bus stops in Kuching
Check where to Kuching buses depart and arrive, plus the main bus station and stop details for this route.
Kuching, Terminal BusJalan Haji Taha, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia+60 82-531 300
City-centre transport
Getting to Kuching, Terminal Bus from Kuching city centre
Kuching, Terminal Bus is 7 km from Kuching city centre. Public transport options include:
BusCity Public Link, Rapid Kuching
Kuching, Terminal Bus bus station facilities and services
Kuching, Terminal Bus has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Food court and local vendors available
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are aTM machines inside terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Kuching, Terminal Bus.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kuching, Terminal Bus: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kuching, Terminal Bus: Wheelchair ramps.
Kuching, Padawan (Batu 10)Jalan Padawan, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
City-centre transport
Getting to Kuching, Padawan (Batu 10) from Kuching city centre
Kuching, Padawan (Batu 10) is 13 km from Kuching city centre. Public transport options include:
BusK1, K2, K3, K5
Kuching, Padawan (Batu 10) bus station facilities and services
Kuching, Padawan (Batu 10) has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Local food stalls and small eateries nearby
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are several ATMs from local banks available.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Kuching, Padawan (Batu 10).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kuching, Padawan (Batu 10): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kuching, Padawan (Batu 10): Basic ramps available.
Kuching, Simpang BetongSimpang Betong, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
City-centre transport
Getting to Kuching, Simpang Betong from Kuching city centre
Kuching, Simpang Betong is 3 km from Kuching city centre. Public transport options include:
BusK1, K2, K3
Kuching, Simpang Betong bus station facilities and services
Kuching, Simpang Betong has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Local food stalls nearby
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Kuching, Simpang Betong.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kuching, Simpang Betong: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kuching, Simpang Betong: Wheelchair ramps.
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