What is there to do in Kuching, Malaysia?

It is said that this is the only city in the world that worships cats;

Kuching is a very special city, divided into South City and North City, divided into two parts by the Sarawak River , there are two mayors and two city halls. This is because the Malays and Chinese in Sarawak live on opposite sides of the city. In order to facilitate the management of the city, the Malays elect a local to be the mayor, while the Chinese also select a highly respected Chinese to manage the city. things. In this way, if a problem arises between the two parties, it can always be discussed and resolved in a relatively equal manner, without favoritism. This may also be a unique city government in the world, completely unique to Kuching.

Kuching is located on both sides of the Sarawak River. The south bank of the river is the colonial city center, so many old European-style buildings are preserved; the north bank is the city’s administrative center, government agencies and the governor’s official residence (i.e. the Royal Palace, Not open to the public, you can stand on the south bank of the river to watch) are all here, and the famous Margaret Castle is also located on the north bank.

In Kuching, you must visit some local museums. The Sarawak Museum, Islamic Museum, Police Museum (namely Margaret Castle), and Cat Museum in the city are all very famous and worth a visit. In addition, the European-style Riverside Park, the ancient Tua Pek Kong Temple (Chinese-style temple) and the Kuching Mosque located in the west of the city are also must-visit attractions.