A PLEASANT STAY AT MERDEKA HOTEL IN KUCHING

We stayed at Merdeka Hotel during  the 4D3N trip, from the 5th to 8th November 2022. Definitely the right choice made because:

[1] The hotel was not brand new but it was well-taken care of and most importantly, clean. The decor was beautiful, like we were staying in an English hotel.

[2] Strategically located., Within walking distance to Kuching Waterfront and it was surrounded by numerous museums and attractions.

[3] Parking was free so there was no hassle of getting the parking tickets/coupons validated every time we had to go out.

[4] Very reasonable rates even though we were there during the school break.

I will make sure to stay here again when I come back to Kuching next time.

THE VERY LAST MEAL BEFORE LEAVING KUCHING

  8TH SEPTEMBER 2022    The very last gastronomic adventure we had in Kuching happened at Fauziah, the biggest food court I had ever been to. There were many stalls selling variety of food. And the place was crowded when we arrived for early dinner.

We had Mee Sapi [beef noodles] and Sate to conclude our gastronomic adventure in Kuching.

All in all, we had tasted a variety of Sarawak delicacies when we were there and I personally would not mind coming back again just for the food.

STOPPING BY AT DARUL HANA MOSQUE

  8TH SEPTEMBER 2022  We had driven past this building a few times and finally on the last day in Kuching, we stopped by at Darul Hana Mosque to perform our daily prayers.

What made the mosque unique and distinct was its Malay architecture.

There was also this huge drum that was once used for the call of prayers and other important matters like when there was a death in the neighbourhood. I think the one in the mosque was only for display purpose.

This could be one of the newest mosques in the city. Hopefully essential maintenance work would be done from time to time.

WALKING AROUND THE ORCHID PARK IN KUCHING

  8TH SEPTEMBER 2022    ~ This was one place which was not in the planned itinerary. We had so much time to kill before our flight at night and did not know where else to go in Kuching so here we were - walking around the park, admiring the beauty of the orchids.

There was no entrance fee and we were obviously the only visitors in the park at that very hour.

We managed to observe some of the colourful orchids in the park. Most probably, it was not the peak season for the flowers to sprout.

The place did not look big but after walking around and up the hilly area, it was actually a huge area to cover. Even though I am not a fan of orchids and do not have any at home, still this park is an interesting place to visit when in Kuching.