Fort Margherita commands a breathtaking and strategic position along the Sarawak River, with a location chosen to overlook the long stretch of river approaching Kuching. Named after the second Rajah, Charles Brooke's wife, the Ranee Margaret, it was built in the defensive edifice/castle style of the late English renaissance. Fort Margherita has been converted into a Police Museum and many of its old cannons, cannon balls, guns, pistols, swords and other vestiges of its artillery can still be seen. The armoury still exists as does the condemned prisoner's cell. The Police Museum has a display of old police weapons, reconstructed opium dens and scenes of hanging and other forms of criminal punishment.

The Court House was built in 1874 to bring together all government offices and be the venue for all state ceremonies. Befitting its status, it boasts an impressive belian (iron wood) roof and is decorated with beautiful engravings reflecting local art form. It now houses the High Court, the Magistrate's Court and several government departments.

Sarawak Plaza is located at Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kuching in the central business district area. This shopping complex has four floors which offer a wide variety of products promising a fulfilling experience tourists and locals alike. Top hotels providing impeccable accommodation are just a few breaths away from the Sarawak Plaza and are thus assuring unblocked accessibility to the mall for the guests.

Spring Mall is Kuching’s largest and first real lifestyle shopping mall. It has various stalls selling international and local brands of clothing, shoes, accessories and more as well as several dining options to choose from. Spread over two floors and a basement, the mall has a factory outlet store that sells rejected yet good quality clothes.

Main Bazaar is the oldest street in Kuching, dating back to the year of 1864 when it was the center of Old Kuching. Today, the Main Bazaar still remain as a row of 2-storey shop houses along Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kuching. It is home to a shop that dates back to 1864, so this is the perfect place to go if you are looking for antiques and handicrafts. It is also a good place to test your bargaining skills for various products such as Iban & Bidayuh carvings and handicrafts, masks, ethnic and antique jewellery made of copper, brass and silver and other souvenir items. Lodges providing impeccable Malaysian accommodation for the guests are settled just a few stones’ throw away from the main street, if not along.

Sunday Market is just off Jalan Satok, it commences by noontime on Sunday every Saturday afternoon and winds down by noontime on Sunday. Very much a local market, the emphasis here is on fresh food of every kind. Those who end up here should not miss the ‘apam balik’, which is a pancake with nuts and margarine.

The Masjid Bandar Kuching or Masjid India (Indian Mosque) is the oldest mosque in Kuching. It’s sandwiched between busy shop houses at India Street and Gambir Street. Built in 1837, The mosque was built in 1837 by Indian Muslims who originated from southern India. Originally, the walls and roof was made of nipah palms. In 1876, belian wood planks replaced the nipah palms walls and the floor was cemented.

Located at the intersection between Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman and Jalan Padungan, the Tua Pek Kong Temple is the oldest Chinese temple in Kuching. It is said to have been built around 1843, but official record only recognizes its existence in 1876. The temple was erected by a group of Chinese immigrants to express their gratitude after a safe journey across the South China Sea.

Bla Bla Bla is one of the Top 5 Restaurants in Kuching. It offers a variety of dishes ranging from Pandan Chicken stuffed with cheese to Thai Mango Chicken. It is popular not only to tourists but to locals as well because of its contemporary and modern feel. Its baked bean flounder with black bean sauce is a must-try!

Life Café can be found in an obscure corner of Carpenter Street. It is a Taiwanese food outlet with an interior wall decorated with bamboo strips rendering a relaxing atmosphere. Specialties include stewed lamb, seaweed soup, pork rib soup with lotus, stewed mutton & pork with steamed rice.

The Express Bahagia and Express Sejahtera express boats run an alternating once daily service from Kuching to Sibu, each boat returning the next day. The boats depart from the Pending wharf to the east of the city at 8.30AM. Tickets are usually available at the wharf.