Kuching waterfront walk

Kuching - Edmund and I head out via Grab to Kuching waterfront for a walk along Kuching river. The Kuching Waterfront is steeped in captivating history, with its roots dating back to the early days of Sarawak's trading past. As you stroll along the promenade, you'll encounter well-preserved colonial buildings, reflecting the city's architectural heritage.

me along the Kuching waterfront

The huge Sarawak flag across the Sarawak river.

As you walk along the waterfront, there were historical plaques on the ground give you a brief history of Kuching and the surrounding area. The Waterfront provides a living testament to Kuching's past, and history buffs will find themselves engrossed in the tales of its fascinating past.

Sarawak Legislative Assembly

Sarawak State Legislative Assembly

Square Tower

The building was originally constructed in 1879 as a prison. It was then later turned into a fortress. Now it is a restaurant.

Floating Mosque

Darul Hana Bridge

Instead of walking across the bridge, we decided the run across the bridge and back. By the time, we return back it started to rain and we had to find cover before it pours.

me jogging on the bridge

Kuching old court house

Dark clouds are merging over the horizon.

Dark clouds over the flag

comfy chair to chill and drink coffee

nice decor of this coffee shop

Left: Nice cheese cake, Right: Teh Tarik - pull tea and don't bother to clean up the spill to serve

Brooke Memorial (Charles Brooke monument)

Brooke Memorial

In front of the old courthouse, stands a 6m tall granite pillar called the Brooke memorial. This memorial was commissioned in 1924 to honour the Second white rajah of Sarawak, Charles Brooke.

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Calesa around Intramuros

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Cheong Guk Jang - fermented bean soup

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Temple Street Night Market

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