Singapore Hotels & Malaysia Hotels
About Singapore Malaysia

KUCHING 2

Taxis from the airport use coupons that you purchase outside the arrival hall. Priced according to zones, most trips to the central parts of town will be RMI6 (US$4.20). Getting Around Centered around a padang, or large ceremonial field, Kuching resembles many other Malaysian cities. Buildings of beautiful Colonial style rise on the edges of the field; many of these today house Sarawak's museums.

The main sights, as well as the Chinatown area and the riverfront, are easily accessible on foot. Taxis are also available, and do not use meters; most rides around town are quoted at RM6 (US$l .60). Taxis can be waved down from the side of the road, or if you're in the Chinatown area, the main taxi stand is near Gambier Road near the end of the India Street Pedestrian Mall. For a taxi call 082/348-898.

FAST FACTS The American Express office is located at Cph Travel Agencies, 70 Padungan Rd. (082/242-289). Major banks have branches on Tunku Abdul Rahman Road near Holiday Inn Kuching, or in the downtown area around Khoo Hun Yeang Road. The central post office is on Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg (082/245-952). For a good Internet cafe try Cyber City, No. 46 Ground Floor Block D (082/428-318), just behind Riverside Complex Shopping Mall, charging RM6 (US$1.60) per hour.
1 2