Orchid Park Kuching, Sarawak

entrance to orchid garden in kuching

A visit to Orchid Park Kuching is a pleasant way to spend up to an hour wandering amid colourful orchid varieties, bamboo groves and bromeliads. It is walking distance from Kuching Waterfront and admission is free.

This orchid park was opened to the public in 2009 on a 15 acre site close to the Sarawak Legislative Assembly Building (DUN). It replaced an earlier orchid garden which had to be removed when the DUN was constructed.

orchid open area in kuching orchid park

The Orchid Park is maintained by the Landscape Division of Kuching North City Hall. They claim that the park contains 75,000 orchid plants of 65 genera. The highlight of the Orchid Park is the Borneo Orchid collection which includes local species such as Paphiopedilum Stonei, Paphiopedilum Lowii, Bulbophyllum dearei and Phalaenopsis Bellina. 

orchids in bloom at Kuching orchid park
orchids in flower at Orchid Park, Kuching

Pathways wind their way around the park which is arranged into shaded areas, open areas, covered walkways and an orchid cool house. Not many of the orchids were in flower at the time of my visit.

bromeliad section at Kuching orchid garden

There is also a section showcasing various plants from the bromeliad family.

The entrance building contains a shop for refreshments and souvenirs as well as toilets.

Review Verdict

There are better orchid displays in Malaysia such as the Kuala Lumpur Orchid & Hibiscus Garden but this park is pleasant enough and conveniently located and free of charge.

The place is hot and sticky and there are a few mozzies around so bring drinking water and insect repellant.

Opening Hours & Admission Charges

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 9.30am to 6pm.

Closed on Mondays.

Ticket Prices

Admission is FREE.

No pets are allowed.

How To Get to Orchid Park Kuching

I walked to the Orchid Garden from Kuching Waterfront by crossing the Darul Hana pedestrian bridge, then continuing for a further 500 metres (7 minutes walk) past the Astana.

The exact location is marked on this map:

Address

Orchid Garden
Kampung Istana, 93050 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

Parking

There is a free car park next to the entrance.

You can find more details on their official website.

Please contact Landscape Division, Bukit Siol, Jalan Semariang, Petra Jaya for queries. Tel: 082-446688 ext. 217

Nearby

  • Ibu Pertiwa
  • The Brooke Gallery
  • Taman Botani Sarawak
  • The Astana
  • Darul Hana Bridge

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