Things to do in Kuching

15 activities, venues and outings in Kuching, from theatres and live music to parks and tours.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

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Santubong rainforest
In the Santubong rainforest you can go on a beautiful, sometimes strenuous and wet hike. Animals such as frogs, lizards and snakes are included. Entry is not possible after 10:00 for security reasons. Trip duration 3 hrs.
8am-10am
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71st Skin Slavery Tattoo Studio
Specialise in custom tattoo, cover up, colour, black and grey work. All needle and material is in single use and well sterilized. Visit for consultation.
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Bidayuh Longhouse Adventure
They offer overnight packages for you to experience the traditional Bidayuh longhouse communal life. You get to try out all sort of local dishes, home-brewed rice wine, and also lots of activities to keep you occupied, such as tropical rainforest jungle trekking, bamboo rafting, visit to natural hotspring & etc.
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Bumbu Cooking Class
In an old traditional shophouse and almost resembles a typical indigenous kitchen but it is more modern and hygienic. The class includes a visit to the market where you will learn to choose and buy the best natural ingredients. Bookings are essential. The price is RM150 with the market tour or RM120 without.
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Kuching Caving
Easy, intermediate and technical day trips through fabulous, deserted caves. The company supplies you with all equipment and protective clothing.
0900-2000From 199
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Kuching Kayaking
You can choose to kayak in the Sarawak river (in the city) for a leisurely and unique perspective of Kuching; or you can choose to kayak in the sea where you may bump into dolphins; or you may choose to kayak through the rainforest and experience the sights and sounds of the jungles of Borneo. Whichever you choose, it's an experience you won't soon forget.
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Pusat Kemahiran Seni
A traditional Sarawakian dancing class is available at the village listed under "See", also lessons in playing traditional musical instruments like Sape and craft lesson for beginners.
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Qhumang-Balai Ringin Wild Adventure
River cruising and wild fishing adventure, jungle trekking and natural adventure as well as homestay and wild camping experiences.
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Rainforest World Music Festival
It has been held since 1997 at the Sarawak Cultural Village listed under "See". Accommodation around the festival grounds are snapped up as soon as bookings open so be quick. Good places to stay are Holiday Inn Damai Beach and Damai Lagoon, both a few minutes' walk away from the festival. Or, you can stay within the heart of Kuching city and take the daily shuttle to the festival (RM40 return), or at Santubong Resort (RM14 return). The three-day world music festival brings together some of the best world musicians for workshops and nightly live concerts. Packages with 2- or 3-day passes, hotel, shuttle and airport transfers available on the website. The festival is also available by online streaming.
Late June
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Scuba Diving
Dive at Talang-Talang Island to see turtles, or visit the World War II Japanese ship wreck.
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Teck Hua Motor
Motorbike rental at RM40, good service, they also have a few automatics for those who can't drive manual.
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Traditional Batik-Making
Hands-on experience with making traditional batik. You can learn how to apply batik motives based on Sarawak culture. The operators of Perbadanan Kraftangan (Handicrafts body) are also expert in pua kumbu. Contact them to arrange for a lesson.
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Tringgus Tribal Experience
The original 'Tringgus tribe of Borneo' were a feared sub-group of the Bidayuh (Land Dayaks), warrior headhunters of the Borneo interior, living a predominantly hunter-gatherer lifestlye. They knew how to utilise the medicinal and poison plants, edible plants and roots. Explore ancient rainforest and it's flora and fauna. Nature activities include jungle and river trekking, climbing and exploring the nearby mountains, camping and traditional white water fishing, visiting ancient remnants and relics of Tringgus tribal villages and sites. Overnight in homestays available. The park has many nocturnal sights.
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Mirage Spa
Foot & body massage, spa & yoga.
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Three Bikes Rental and Services
Singgahsana Lodge No.1 Temple St.

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Kuching (CC BY-SA 4.0).