Kuching Esplanade, Sarawak, Malaysia
4.0 (1.075 reviews) Spent Ranking #6 in Kuching Points of Interest & Landmarks
Sarawak RIver Boating is not to be missed
Sarawak River Boating Since time in memorial, boating across the Sarawak River has been a main means of crossing the river for locals to reach the hustle and bustle of Kuching town; and only for the smallest fee imaginable, Rm1/person! Till this very day, despite Jambatan Darul Hana being recently built, working adults and students still commute across using the traditional boats. The boat ride makes for a very serene experience. As you ride on the boat, you could picture how in the previous centuries the 'rakyat' commuted through boats like these for their very sustenance. I suggest giving more than Rm1/person when your ride ends. These boatmen have been doing this for years. Give them a tip and be generous!
Address
Jalan Main, Kuching 93000 Malaysia
Current local date and time now
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 16:01
User Ratings
4.0 based on (1.075 reviews)
Reviews
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4Ann T 5:00 PM Jan 9, 2020
Lovely evening stroll
The esplanade was alive with all sorts of colours, lights, sounds and smells when we went in the evening. All kinds of food beckoned to our senses. We had free sampling of the famous Sarawak kek lapis and ended up buying several at RM10 each.There were buskers and people dressed up in cute animal suits that you can take photos with for a small fee. Many people were sitting on benches or by the riverside, enjoying the cool evening breeze.
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4Peppercat33 5:00 PM Feb 1, 2020
Very pretty and a lovely place to be.
We came for Orangutans and were totally disappointed with Semenggog but not by Kuching which is interesting and so pretty. The waterfront is lit up by colour changing fountains and the bridge at night. It is relaxing and very clean even though there are stalls alongside. Locals and tourists were just milling around and enjoying the place day and night.
