The Atlas Obscura Guide To Kuching

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Kuching, Malaysia

Updated June 9, 2013

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Unusual Attractions in Kuching

Kuching Cat Museum

Kuching, Malaysia

Kuching Cat Museum

Two thousand feline artifacts fill Malaysia's "Cat City."

Face-to-face with a skull.

Kuching, Malaysia

Sarawak Museum

The oldest museum in Borneo is a cornucopia of rare taxidermy and human skulls.

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Sentul Depot

After being bombed and largely abandoned, this former railway workshop has been transformed into a lively market space.

1 mile from Kuching

The 272 steps to the main cave, guarded by Murugan

Batu Caves, Malaysia

Batu Caves

Holy Hindu shrine in an enormous, monkey-filled limestone cavern.

3 miles from Kuching

With a 750-gallon capacity, this pewter tankard was recognized by Guinness as the world’s largest.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

World’s Largest Pewter Tankard

Visitors to Kuala Lumpur can drink in the city’s offerings at the Royal Selangor pewter factory.

3 miles from Kuching

Merdeka Square Flagpole

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Merdeka Square Flagpole

One of the world's tallest flagpoles.

3 miles from Kuching

Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Park

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Park

Hang out with thousands of butterflies in one of the world's largest such enclosures.

3 miles from Kuching

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