🌉 Darul Hana Bridge: A Backpacker’s Guide to Kuching’s Golden River Icon!

#kuchingitinerary Why This Bridge is ICONIC: ✅ Sarawak’s first S-shaped bridge – 335m of Insta-worthy curves 📸 ✅ Sunset paradise – Glows gold over the Santubong River 🌅 ✅ Free light shows – Nightly LED displays (8PM & 9PM) ✨ ✅ Local hangout spot – Street food & evening breezes My Pro Tips (From 20+ Crossings): 🕠 5:30-7PM – Golden hour + avoid the jogging crowds 📸 Best photo spots: South bank – Full bridge reflection Mid-span – Frame the Astana Palace Underneath – For abstract LED patterns 🍢 Try midin ferns – Sold at riverside stalls (RM5) Must-Do Experiences: 1️⃣ Sunset stroll – Watch traditional sampans glide below 2️⃣ Light show nights – Synchronized to Borneo music 3️⃣ Find the “love locks” – Hidden on the railings 💕 4️⃣ Moon viewing – Perfect full moon spot (check lunar calendar) How to Get There: 📍 Connects Waterfront to North Bank 🚶 From Main Bazaar: 10-min walk 🚤 Romantic route: Take a tambang boat (RM1) then walk up Entry Fee: FREE (24/7 access) Time Needed: 1-2 hours Perfect For: Couples & night photographers Pro Tip: The hidden staircase near pillar 7 leads to a secret riverside platform! #bridgevibes – Tag your most colorful light show shots! 📸 P.S. Locals believe walking the bridge at midnight brings luck – dare to try? 🕛🍀