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Visit the Chinese History Museum in Kuching|Learn about the history of Chinese people

🌟Highlights: The Chinese History Museum was built in 1912 and used as a Chinese court in 1930. It is one of the few well-preserved modern Chinese-style buildings in Kuching. It was renovated and converted into a museum, displaying early trade routes, Chinese business activities, information about overseas Chinese from all over China, political history, and more. 📍Address: Located in the Riverside Park in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, opposite the Tua Pek Kong Temple. ❤Recommended reason: The pink building is eye-catching. It was formerly the clubhouse of the Kuching Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and was re-planned as a Chinese Historical Museum in 1993. ✅Must experience: 1. Immigration history: Displays the early trade routes of the Chinese in Sarawak, as well as the migration of the Chinese population from all over China, showing the hardships of the Chinese ancestors who went to Southeast Asia. 2. Social development: Introduces the distribution of the Chinese population in Sarawak, the traditional trade activities of the pioneers, the formation of trade organizations and community unions, and political history, showing the development and contribution of the Chinese in the local area. 3. Cultural heritage: The museum houses Chinese musical instruments, jade pieces, Ming Dynasty porcelain, and items commonly used by Chinese people in the early 20th century. There are also displays about the role of the Chinese community in modern multi-ethnic Sarawak, reflecting the inheritance and continuation of Chinese culture. 📝Tips: There is no official opening time information, but you can refer to the opening hours of local museums, such as 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and it may be closed on Mondays. Nearby attractions include Kuching Riverside Park, Tua Pek Kong Temple, Carpenter Street, Mural Street, Fort Margherita, and more. 💰Ticket information: The museum is usually open to the public for free.
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Posted: Feb 10, 2025
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