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📚 Sarawak State Library: A Backpacker’s Guide to Borneo’s Most Futuristic Book Temple!

#kuchingitinerary Why This Library is EPIC: ✅ Architectural wonder – Designed like a traditional terendak hat 👒 ✅ Free panoramic views – Rooftop garden overlooks Kuching 🌆 ✅ Hidden river tunnel – Secret passage to the Waterfront! ✅ Air-conditioned bliss – Escape the tropical heat ❄️ My Pro Tips (From Studying Here Weekly): 🕙 Weekday mornings – Quietest time to explore 📸 Photo spots: Spiral staircases – Dramatic angles River-view windows – Best light at 3PM Rooftop – Sneak peek (ask staff politely) 🚫 Silent zones – 3rd floor is whisper-only Must-See Sections: 1️⃣ Borneo Collection – Rare books on headhunters & explorers 2️⃣ Children’s Pod – Feels like a spaceship 🚀 3️⃣ Islamic Gallery – Ancient Malay manuscripts 4️⃣ River Tunnel – Connects to Darul Hana Bridge How to Get There: 📍 Location: Jalan Pustaka (near DUN Building) 🚶 From Waterfront: 25-min scenic walk 🚗 Grab: ~RM10 from city center Entry Fee: FREE (bring passport for visitor pass) Time Needed: 1-2 hours Perfect For: Digital nomads & architecture geeks Pro Tip: The cafe’s teh tarik is brewed by a former national champ (RM4)! ☕ #librarygoals – Tag your nerdiest bookish shots! 📸 P.S. Look for the hidden “Book Spiral” – a 3D art installation! 🌀
Posted: May 17, 2025
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