Kuching Waterfront
This is the place that James Brooke, the first Rajah of Sarawak, first landed on the territory of Malaysia. It now transforms into a beautifully landscaped esplanade dotted with wooden benches, food stalls and restaurants. It is also a great place to explore historical buildings, admire modern sculptures, the open-air theatre and the musical fountains. At night the waterfront really comes alive with what seems like half of Kuching out meeting friends, watching a show or just taking in the air.

Tua Pek Kong Temple
The oldest Chinese temple in Sarawak, Tua Pek Kong Temple, is believed to exist since 1843 although official records only recognized its existence in 1876. The Tua Pek Kong is one of the city's sacred temples for Chinese to pays homage to deity for peace and prosperity. This temple is situated at the traffic light junction near Jalan Bazaar across the Kuching Waterfront.

Main Bazaar
This row of 2 story shop-houses is located on one of Kuching's oldest streets dating back to 1864. This place is considered as an 'antique arcade' not only because of its old-fashion façade but due to the fact that a large collection of antiques and handicrafts are also found here. This is the place you can see examples of Chinese shop-house architecture, many of them, occupied by the same family for generations. Souvenir-hunters can also seek out an assortment of traditional brassware, pottery, ceramics, tribal arts and many more.

Kuching Divisional Mosque
This is one of the city's most striking landmarks. This mosque was completed in 1968, on the site of an old wooden mosque was built in 1852. Its splendid gilded cupolas can be seen majestically above the Kuching skyline. Please note that all visitors must dress respectfully and non-Muslims are not allowed to enter during prayer times.

Civic Center
The best views of Kuching and the surrounding can be taken here from the viewing platform at the top of the building. Restaurants and canteens as well as a pub are also available. The Civic Center Complex also houses a Planetarium and a Public Library.

India Street Mall
Along India Street, which is designed as a pedestrian walkway, are a variety of shop-houses trading colorful textiles, clothing, crockery and other essentials in a manner which has not changed much in the past decades. Bargaining is very much a way of life here.

Istana
The Istana which lies on the north bank of the river, opposite the waterfront is a majestic building with romantic history. The second Rajah, Charles Brooke, built this palace in 1870 as a bridal gift for his wife, Ranee Margaret. Then known as the Government House, it is actually three separate buildings fused into one, with each connected to the other by short and narrow passageways. First occupied by Charles Brooke in 1870, it was the private residence of the second Rajah. It has undergone substantial alterations and renovations and is today the official residence of the Yang di Pertua Negeri, the Governor of Sarawak.

Fort Margherita
Completed in 1879, Fort Margherita commands a breathtaking and strategic position by the Sarawak River, with a location chosen to overlook the long stretch of river approaching Kuching, built in the defensive edifice/castle style of the late English renaissance to protect Kuching from pirates attempting to enter. It was named after the Ranee Margaret, the second Rajah - Charles Brooke's wife- Fort Margherita has been converted into a Police Museum where many of its old cannons, cannon balls, guns, pistols, swards, and other vestiges of its artillery can still be seen. The Police Museum has displays of old police weapons, reconstructed opium dens and scenes of hanging and other forms of criminal punishment.

Sarawak Steamship Building
Originally was an office and warehouse of the Sarawak Steamship Company, built in 1930, now it is extensively restored and houses a restaurant, fast food outlets and a convenient store.

Square Tower
Unbelievably the Square Tower, intentionally built as a detention camp for prisoners in 1879, was later converted into a fortress and a dance hall. Today it is a multimedia information center and video theater providing information on Sarawak's tourist attractions.

General Post Office
Built in 1931, this building stands majestically with its imposing neo-classical style and impressive Corinthian columns. In contrast to its ornate façade with semi-circular arches, ornamental columns capitals and friezes, the back of the building is plain and unadorned. Deep parapet walls of plain design hide the pitched root. A colonnaded portico serves as a corridor in front of the building. This building will soon be converted to the Sarawak Art Museum.

Round Tower
Constructed in 1886, the reason for the building of Round Tower remains a mystery. Because of it structure, it is claimed that the building was meant to serve as a fort in an emergency. Instead, it became the dispensary and was then used by the Labor Department until 1980. It now houses a section of the Judiciary department. In earlier days, the Round Tower was strategically located to provide an excellent view of the town.