Our Travel Blog at Waterfront,Kuching Sarawak
Monday, 28 April 2014
James Brooke Bistro and Cafe
James Brooke Bistro and Cafe are the place to eat. This cafe has a great food , great price and nice staff. This cafe popular with Laksa Sarawak.
Charles Brooke’s Memorial and the Old Court Complex
Just across the
road, opposite the square tower is the Charles Brooke’s Memorial and the Old
Court Complex which housed the Tourist Information Centre for Kuching.
Square Tower.
Another legacy of the
White Rajah of Sarawak, the Square Tower was built in 1879 as a detention
centre during the British time, converted into a fortress and
then a dance hall. It was originally built as an annex to Fort
Margherita. Fort Margherita which was erected the same year is on the
opposite bank of the river. The Square Tower's architecture reflects the
Victorian era’s fascination with native culture. The Square Tower is
located at the west end of the Kuching Waterfront, on the Sarawak River, across
from the Astana. Its is only about 1.5 blocks away from the Round
Tower. It also marks one end of the popular Kuching Waterfront.
Sarawak River Taxi
this is picture of Sarawak River Taxi (tambang). The local waterway taxis (tambangs), across the river, for less than RM1.00 per
person one way
Kuching Waterfront.
Kuching Waterfront, this is the place English adventurer James Brooke landed and created history in Malaysia.
The new Sarawak State Legislative Assembly Building.
The new Sarawak State
Legislative Assembly Building, or DUN (Dewan Undangan Negeri) is located on the
opposite side of the Sarawak River, between Fort Margherita and the Astance,
facing the Kuching Waterfront. This stunning nine-storey complex is a
reminiscent of the Bidayuh Longhouse and resemble the Melanau tribe hat.
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