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 Cruise



White ship is the MV "Equatorial", the Cruise ship that cruise the river every day.

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.