St Peter’s Church 是 Padungan 新出现的视觉地标：两座白色钟楼、充满彩绘玻璃的室内空间，也很适合放进古晋老街区散步路线。 我的建议是把它当建筑和社区空间来欣赏，同时记住这里是仍在使用的教堂，不是随时开放的博物馆。 [image: 1787364896684-stpeter-glass-resized.jpg] 来源：Wikimedia Commons / Nelynnnnn（CC BY 4.0） 教堂位于 Central Road East，离 Padungan 的咖啡店、餐馆和旧城区街景不远。建筑虽然是近年完成，却保留了尖拱、垂直线条、飞扶壁细节和朝东圣所等传统教堂语言。我会特别留意彩绘玻璃——把欧洲工艺传统和 Dayak 文化图案放在一起的部分，很有砂拉越自己的辨识度。 [image: 1787364897425-stpeter-altar.jpg] 来源：Wikimedia Commons / Jjurieee（CC BY-SA 4.0） [image: 1787616284784-stpeter04-resized.jpg] 来源：Wikimedia Commons / Gereja St. Peter Kuching 04 适合谁？ 喜欢建筑、摄影、砂拉越天主教社区历史，或想排一条 Padungan 老街加美食路线的人，会最容易逛得满意。只想拍新地标的话，看外观已经够；想看室内，就要配合教堂活动，弥撒、祈祷或私人活动期间可能限制进入。 我会这样排：白天先看钟楼和外墙，再在 Padungan 喝咖啡或吃饭，之后步行或叫车接到 Carpenter Street、河滨公园一带。从市中心过来，走路或短程叫车通常比专程开车轻松。附近停车位在繁忙时段可能紧张，也不要挡住住户、店铺入口或教堂通道。 [image: 1787616284863-stpeter05-resized.jpg] 来源：Wikimedia Commons / Gereja St. Peter Kuching 05 如果想进室内，我会先看堂区当天通知；弥撒、堂会活动和维修都可能临时改变进入安排。获准进入时一般不需要门票，但这里是礼拜场所，不是售票景点。 建筑和安静参观预留 30至60分钟 已经足够。穿着端庄，降低音量，不要拍摄正在祈祷的人，也不要在弥撒期间走动或打扰礼拜。这里没有理由向游客保证一个固定的开放时间。 我的判断：很值得放进 Padungan 散步路线，尤其是为了彩绘玻璃和少见的当代建筑尺度；但不值得单独占掉半天。 外观通常容易欣赏，室内能否进入则应尊重教堂当天的安排。 你是从路上看到 St Peter’s，还是有一次刚好遇到室内开放？

St Peter’s Church is Padungan’s new visual anchor: two white clock towers, a glass-filled interior and a useful stop when you are already exploring Kuching’s older streets. I would visit for the architecture and atmosphere, while remembering that this is an active church rather than a walk-in museum. [image: 1787364896684-stpeter-glass-resized.jpg] Source: Wikimedia Commons / Nelynnnnn (CC BY 4.0) The church stands on Central Road East, close to Padungan’s cafés, food spots and older urban fabric. The building is recent, but its design uses pointed arches, strong vertical lines, flying-buttress details and an east-facing sanctuary. The stained glass is the detail I would make time for, especially panels combining European craft with Dayak-inspired motifs. [image: 1787364897425-stpeter-altar.jpg] Source: Wikimedia Commons / Jjurieee (CC BY-SA 4.0) [image: 1787616284784-stpeter04-resized.jpg] Source: Wikimedia Commons / Gereja St. Peter Kuching 04 Who is it for? Architecture fans, photographers, people interested in Sarawak’s Catholic communities and visitors building a Padungan heritage-and-food walk will get the most from it. If you only want a landmark photo, the exterior is enough. If you want the interior, plan around church activity: Mass, prayer and private events can limit access. My preferred route is simple: arrive in daylight for the towers and façade, continue through Padungan for coffee or a meal, then connect towards Carpenter Street or the Waterfront. Walking or a short e-hailing trip is usually easier than making this a separate cross-city excursion. Parking nearby can be limited at busy times; do not block residents, shop entrances or church access. [image: 1787616284863-stpeter05-resized.jpg] Source: Wikimedia Commons / Gereja St. Peter Kuching 05 Allow 30–60 minutes for the building and a respectful look inside when open. Dress modestly, keep voices low, do not photograph people who are praying, and never interrupt Mass. There is no honest reason to promise a fixed tourist opening schedule here. My verdict: worth adding to a Padungan walk, especially for the stained glass and unusual contemporary scale; not worth treating as a standalone all-day attraction. The exterior is easy to appreciate, while the interior is a privilege that depends on the church’s own schedule. Have you seen St Peter’s from the road, or managed to catch the interior open?

Some places in Kuching do not need a big plan. You finish work, want fresh air, maybe bring the kids out for a short run-around, and MBKS Garden Park is exactly that kind of place. [image: 1787105415154-img0.jpg] Source: Google Maps contributors / Kuching Park MBKS [image: 1787105415264-img1.jpg] Source: Google Maps contributors / Kuching Park MBKS [image: 1787105415401-img2.jpg] Source: Google Maps contributors / Kuching Park MBKS [image: 1787105415517-img3.jpg] Source: Google Maps contributors / Kuching Park MBKS So yes, this is not a dramatic waterfall or mountain viewpoint. It is more like a practical local green space. That is also the charm. If you are staying around Padungan or city centre, you can just Grab over, walk one round, let the kids play, take a few photos, then continue makan nearby. My take: MBKS Park is a useful everyday Kuching stop rather than a headline attraction. I would use it for an evening walk, a short jog or family downtime, then continue to Padungan for food. Useful info: Location: Kuching Park MBKS, around Jalan Padungan / MBKS area, 93450 Kuching Hours: Open 24 hours ️ Entry: Free Facilities: Public toilet, playground, jogging paths, cycling lanes, lake area Parking: Public parking around the MBKS area, but expect crowding during Kuching Festival season ️ Notes: Best time is early morning or after 5pm. Bring water and mosquito repellent. Reviews also mention no pets inside the park. Would you go here for a morning walk, evening jog, or just bring kids to the playground?

You know that feeling when you drive into Padungan and the big white cat just quietly waves at you? That is the whole charm of this spot. It is not a place you plan half a day for. It is more like: park nearby, snap a few photos, then walk off for kopi, kolo mee, or a slow Padungan stroll. [image: 1784254027459-padungan-cat-01-resized.jpg] Source: Wikimedia Commons / Wee Hong, CC BY-SA 4.0 [image: 1784254028185-padungan-cat-02.jpg] Source: Wikimedia Commons / Stefan Krasowski, CC BY 2.0 [image: 1784254028448-padungan-cat-03-resized.jpg] Source: Wikimedia Commons / Marufish, CC BY-SA 2.0 [image: 1784254028985-padungan-cat-04-resized.jpg] Source: Wikimedia Commons / Marufish, CC BY-SA 2.0 [image: 1784254029301-padungan-cat-05.jpg] Source: Wikimedia Commons / Anatroppolo, CC BY-SA 3.0 Why people still stop here: Sarawak Tourism calls the Padungan big white cat the most popular of Kuching's cat statues, partly because it keeps changing outfits for festivals and even wore themed masks during the pandemic. That is exactly why locals keep noticing it again and again. Same cat, different mood. Tripadvisor reviews are pretty honest too: people treat it as an original iconic Kuching photo stop, worth a quick stop or drive-by, especially if you are already around Chinatown / Padungan. Nobody is pretending this is a massive attraction. The fun is in the photo, the location, and the small city joke that Kuching really committed to the cat theme. Wanderlog visitors say the outfit changes depend on celebrations, and that there is a small info plate below the statue. Trip.com lists the spot around 82, Jalan Padungan, so it is easy to pair with nearby cafes, hotels, shops, or the old street walk. MBKS also had the Padungan cat lit up for Gawai in May 2026, so this little landmark is still being cared for and dressed up by the city. My take: go in the morning if you want cleaner photos and less harsh road glare. Night is nice when lights are up, but phone photos can get messy unless you steady your hand. If there is a festival outfit on, then yes, it is worth the extra five minutes. Useful details: Location: Padungan roundabout / Chinatown gateway area, around 82 Jalan Padungan Time needed: 10 to 15 minutes Fee: Free Best paired with: Padungan food, coffee, old shophouse walk, nearby waterfront area Small warning: it sits by a busy road, so please do not stand in traffic just for the angle If you have an old photo of this cat wearing a festival outfit, drop it in the comments. Those versions are always the fun ones.

Padungan 标志性白猫雕像穿上了红绿 songket 花纹背心，化身 Gawai Dayak 团结象征。 [image: N7CZ25RmCjRDHts] 古晋 Padungan 的白猫雕像在 5 月 26 日举行了年度亮灯仪式，今年特地穿上了印有 songket 花纹的红绿背心，庆祝达雅节 Gawai Dayak，同时也传达砂拉越多元族群和谐共处的信息。 副首席部长拿督阿玛沈桂贤医生主持亮灯时表示，这项活动已成为古晋的传统，展现了砂拉越包容的精神。他也以达雅语祝福大家："Selamat Hari Gawai, Gayu Guru Gerai Nyamai。" 沈桂贤也提醒回乡庆祝 Gawai 的民众小心驾驶："路况虽然改善了，但还是要小心。喝酒别开车，开车别喝酒。" 古晋南市市长拿督黄鸿圣透露，这次特意选用 songket 印花布料而非 Pua Kumbu（达雅传统布料），是出于对达雅文化的尊重。"在给雕像穿衣服时，我们必须咨询和尊重其他族群的文化，免得引起误解。" 黄鸿圣也形容长屋文化中的"门户开放"精神正是砂拉越团结的核心："如果你去过长屋，每个 pintu 都是开的。这种开放精神就是砂拉越团结的脉搏。" 地点： Padungan，古晋 详情： 白猫雕像穿上 songket 花纹 Gawai 背心；副首长沈桂贤及南市市长黄鸿圣主持亮灯仪式 新闻来源： DayakDaily 你觉得呢？

The White Cat statue in Padungan is now wearing a printed songket-inspired red and green vest — a vibrant symbol of Gawai Dayak and Sarawak's cultural harmony. [image: N7CZ25RmCjRDHts] The special attire was unveiled during a lighting ceremony at the iconic statue on May 26, officiated by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. He said the annual lighting tradition reflects Sarawak's inclusive spirit and the harmony among its people. "I would also like to take this opportunity to wish everyone Selamat Hari Gawai, Gayu Guru Gerai Nyamai," Dr Sim said. As people are travelling back for Gawai, Dr Sim reminded motorists to drive carefully. "Road conditions are improving, but please drive safely. If you drink, don't drive. If you drive, don't drink." Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng explained that a printed songket-inspired material was chosen instead of Pua Kumbu textile out of respect for Dayak cultural sensitivities. "When dressing the statue, it is important for us to consult and respect the cultures of others," he said. The mayor also drew a parallel between the open-door tradition of longhouse culture and Sarawak's unity: "If you have been to a longhouse, all the pintu are 'buka' (open). This openness is the heartbeat of our Sarawak unity." Location: Padungan, Kuching Details: White Cat statue in songket-inspired Gawai Dayak vest; lighting ceremony officiated by Deputy Premier Dr Sim Kui Hian and MBKS mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng Source: DayakDaily What do you think?