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The Chinese Museum Kuching Review: The History of Chinese in Kuching

15 July 2010 4 Comments

The Chinese Museum Kuching Review: The History of Chinese in Kuching

Located by the river, opposite the Tua Pek Kong Temple, the Chinese Museum is one of the must visit attraction of Kuching. The single storey air conditioned building might look small but inside the museum, it is rich with information and artifacts of the history of the Chinese in Kuching.

Chinese Museum Kuching 1

This historic building that houses the Chinese Museum was built in 1912 and used as a court by the Chinese community until 1921. With the aim of portraying the rich and enthralling history of Sarawak’s diverse Chinese groups, the museum was officially opened in 1993.

Being there for the first time, I must voice out my disappointment for not allowing me to take pictures within the museum. For the first time in my life, I was disallowed taking pictures in the museum.  I respect the rules, but by not allowing me to take pictures, how can I help promoting such an important tourist attraction in Kuching? Well, I hope their management should do something about this.

Chinese Museum Kuching 2

Back to the museum, as a Chinese I do always wonder how the first Chinese came to Kuching. Well, most of the information in the museum is descriptive. Not forgetting also the important information about all the Chinese clans that help to build Kuching are there. It is interesting to read so much about them and also the leaders of past. Most of them still reside in Sarawak. I stayed there quite a bit, reading most of the stories. There are more stories than artifacts in the museum, just to let you all know.

It is a must visit place in Kuching in my opinion. If you love history, this is a must place to visit. I hope I can visit there again with the green light to take pictures inside.

Chinese Museum Kuching Address:

Jalan Main Bazaar, Kuching, Sarawak (opposite Tua Pek Kong temple)

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  • David @ Malaysia Asia said:

    I remember this place but every time I went to Kuching, I never went there.

    David
    .-= David @ Malaysia Asia´s last blog ..Sarawak Iban Chief and Shaman – Picture of the week =-.

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    # 16 July 2010 at 12:29 am
  • credit repair company said:

    I will have to tell my girlfriends about this website….

    # 20 September 2010 at 12:02 pm
  • StefanBerlin said:

    Are there any books and/or booklets about the museum ?

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    Super Wilson Reply:
    August 17th, 2011 at 11:30 pm

    Hi Stefan Berlin,

    I’m not sure, probably they have it in the tourist information center.

    [Reply]

    # 17 August 2011 at 7:51 pm

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