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Explore the Kuching Cat Museum|Experience the charm of cat culture

📍Address: Located in Kuching, the capital of Sarawak, Malaysia, on Bukit Siol, 60 meters above sea level. The specific address is Kuching North City Hall, on the ground floor of the North City Hall. 🚉Transportation: It is recommended to take a taxi. The taxi fare from the city center to the Cat Museum is relatively low, usually less than MYR 20. 🕙Opening hours: 9:00 am–5:00 pm. 💰Tickets: The museum itself is free to visit. If you bring a camera, the fee is MYR 3 per digital camera and MYR 4 per film camera. 🌟Highlights: The museum has a rich collection of more than 2,000 cat-related exhibits, including paintings, books, wood carvings, dolls, souvenirs, and more. There are also cat fossils and an introduction to the origin of the name of Kuching, the cat city. ✅Celebrity cat lovers exhibition room: There is a special exhibition room introducing celebrity cat lovers, such as Victor Hugo, the author of Les Misérables, Florence Nightingale, the Lady with the Lamp, US President Abraham Lincoln, and inventor Thomas Edison. 👍Cat culture exhibition: The museum displays cat culture from different countries and regions, such as the Japanese tricolor lucky cat, and introduces the role and magical evolution of cats in local myths and legends. 🍲Recommended dishes: Sarawak laksa, a local specialty made with rich coconut milk, fresh shrimp, and spices as the main ingredients, served with thick rice noodles for a rich taste. Kuching Hokkien noodles, a fusion of Hokkien and local flavors, with chewy noodles, rich soup, and a variety of ingredients. 📝Tips: Respect local culture and customs, keep quiet in the museum, and do not touch the exhibits. Kuching has a hot and humid climate, so bring light and breathable clothing, sunscreen, and rain gear. When buying souvenirs or tasting food in the surrounding area, you can bargain appropriately, but pay attention to the way and maintain a friendly attitude.
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Posted: Feb 7, 2025
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