Sat (late morning) to Sun (mid afternoon) the area between Jln Satok and Jln Rubber comes alive with the Sunday market. A good experience to see this market and understand some of Kuching market culture. Had meals in a Chinese restaurant at Lor Rubber 2B (Hap Chen Hian Restaurant, with chinese red lenterns hanging outside the entrence) that serves loving chinese food. They also have good satay that comes with kua (penut gravy) that is so smooth, unlike the chunky penut gravy from Singapore. Lovely experience. (NB, Jln is the main road. The side lanes / streets are named Lor. Thus Jln Rubber is the main road and Lor Rubber are small lanes adjacent to Jln Rubber).

The Sarawak museum (there are a few other museums around it) is a good place to visit. Lots of artefacts to see and info on the culture to learn. Free entry to these museums but free will giving is much appreciated. Another place to soak in the Broneo Culture is none other then the Sarawak Cultural Village (driving direction, cross over the river via Jln Satok and look for road direction towards Santubong). There is only 1 main road leading to SCV, so can’t miss it. Although all the items in SCV are artefacts, this is the best option if you don’t have the time to travel into the thick forest to experience the real long houses. Entry to SCV is RM60 for Adult and RM 30 for children (6-12 yr). Opening hr 9am to 5pm. Cultural shows time at 11.30am and 4pm.

The many eateries located opposite the hotel makes it easy for the hotel guests to get a sample of authentic Kuching food (Kolo Mee and Sarawak Laksa).