Kuching in 36 hours: Good food, chill vibes and budget-friendly


A mural near Carpenter Street depicting old trades in Kuching. — Photos: MELODY L. GOH/The Star

There are a few cities with laid back vibes in Malaysia but none more so than Kuching, Sarawak.

The city looks a little bit like Penang’s George Town but with a river running through the middle. It also has a bit of an Ipoh Old Town (in Perak) atmosphere, minus the colourful umbrellas and fancy laneways.

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