🌉 Kuching Waterfront: A Backpacker’s Guide to Sarawak’s Most Charming Sunset Spot!

#kuchingitinerary Why You’ll Love It: ✅ 1km of riverside magic – Colonial buildings, food stalls & live music ✅ Best sunset views – Golden hour over the Sarawak River 🌅 ✅ Free entertainment – Street performers & cultural shows ✅ Central to everything – Temples, museums & cafes nearby My Pro Tips (From Living in Kuching 3 Months): 🕠 5:30-7:30PM – Perfect for sunset + evening breeze 🍹 Try Tuak cocktails – Iban rice wine with a twist (RM15) 📸 Instagram spots: The “Kuching” sign by the fountain Moonlight benches under the arches Dragon boat reflections at dusk Must-Do Experiences: 1️⃣ Sunset Tandoor cruise – Traditional boat ride (RM20) 2️⃣ Night market nibbles – Kolo mee + sugarcane juice (RM10) 3️⃣ Cultural dances – Free weekend performances 4️⃣ People-watching – Fishermen, couples, street artists Hidden Gems Nearby: • Chinese History Museum – Free & air-conditioned 🏛️ • Junk Gallery – Quirky recycled art shop ♻️ • Bla Bla Bla – Rooftop bar with killer views How to Get There: 📍 Central location – Walkable from most guesthouses 🚗 Grab: ~RM8 from airport Budget: RM30-50 for food + drinks Perfect For: Solo travelers & slow explorers Pro Tip: Wednesdays bring karaoke uncles – pure local vibes! 🎤 #waterfrontvibes – Tag your best golden hour shots! 📸 P.S. The cat statues along the promenade reveal Kuching’s feline obsession! 🐈 (Fun fact: Kuching means "cat" in Malay!)