Kuching General Post Office: Old Town Landmark Worth a Quick Stop
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You know that grand white building beside the old town roads that feels almost too formal for Kuching? That is the Kuching General Post Office, and honestly, it is one of those places you do not need a long plan for. Just walk past, slow down for five minutes, and the building does the rest.
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Source: Wikimedia Commons / Boonjinchung, CC BY-SA 4.0What makes it worth stopping for
Sarawak Tourism describes the building as a 1931 landmark on Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg, with a neo-classical front, semi-circular arches and Corinthian columns. The interesting bit: it is noted as the only building in Sarawak with these features, and it has stayed in use as the General Post Office since completion.
Wanderlog's review summary is more practical: people like it for the preserved colonial facade, central location, and photo angle, especially around sunrise or sunset. One reviewer called it one of the more pleasant post offices they had visited in Malaysia, with helpful staff and a smooth weekday visit. Another was less impressed by the waiting time and basic interior, which is fair. This is not a big museum stop; it is better treated as a quick heritage/photo stop.
DayakDaily's local interviews give it the Kuching feeling. A nearby India Street shop owner said he has passed the building for decades and still sees it as a landmark of the area. Other locals remembered it as a busy old-time hub for letters, stamps, bills, buses and daily town life. That kind of memory is why the building feels more alive than just another old facade.
Trip.com's travel note also highlights the same visual pull: ten tall Corinthian columns, a grand portico and a facade that stands out along Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg. In simple terms, this is one of the easiest architecture spots to add into a Kuching old town walk.
Practical notes
Location: Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg, Kuching old town
Best paired with: India Street, Textile Museum, Old Court House and Kuching Waterfront
️ Fee: Free to view from outside
Best time: Morning or late afternoon for photos; check current Pos Malaysia hours if you need counter service
️ Time needed: 10-20 minutes unless you are doing postal errandsMy take: do not drive all the way here just for this one building. But if you are already walking around old Kuching, this is absolutely worth a short stop. The columns, arches and quiet old-town feel make it a nice pause between food, shopping and the waterfront.
Have you ever actually gone inside, or only passed by for photos?
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