Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Entertainment
Kuching's after-dark charms range from the sedate (eating well) to the romantic (strolling
along the Waterfront Promenade) to the loud and thumping (dancing the night away at a
disco).
Terminal One Lounge
(
http://t1lounge.com
;
Jln Padungan Utara, River end; admission free for women and Sun-
Tue for men, men Wed-Sat RM35; 4pm-2am or 3am)
Kuching's most popular dance
club and a magnet for celebrities both local and Peninsular, T1 is a genuine, pumping
disco, complete with batteries of flashing, spinning coloured lights. Attracts a well-off
crowd, mainly over 25 or 30, often in couples or groups. Things really get going at
10.30pm or 11pm and hit their peak after midnight. The dress code for men bans short
pants, singlets (tank tops), flip-flops and sandals. Serves finger food.
CLUB
Star Cineplex
(
www.starcineplex.com.my
;
9th fl, multicoloured parking garage, Jln Temple; tickets
RM5-9; 1st/last screenings at about noon/midnight)
For a couple of hours of escapism
- ideal on a rainy day - courtesy of Hollywood or the cinema industries of eastern Asia.
Most films are English; the rest have English subtitles. The elevator/lift is directly across
Jln Temple from the Wong Eye Clinic & Surgery.
CINEMA
Shopping
If it's traditional Borneo arts and crafts you're after, then you've come to the right place -
Kuching is the best shopping spot on the island for collectors and cultural enthusiasts.
Don't expect many bargains, but don't be afraid to negotiate either - there's plenty to
choose from, and the quality varies as much as the price. Dubiously 'aged' items are com-
mon, so be sure to spend some time browsing to familiarise yourself with prices and
range.
For insights into Sarawak's varied and rich handicrafts traditions, stop by the Sarawak
Museum, the Textile Museum and the Tun Jugah Foundation and check out the website of
the Kuching-based NGO
Crafthub
(
www.crafthub.com.my
)
, where you can download
copies of
Crafts
, a quarterly magazine published for the Sarawak Craft Council.
Most of Kuching's shops are closed on Sunday.
