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Here's your midweek deal roundup for Kuching — some ongoing promotions you don't want to miss this July! 1️⃣ AEON Member Price — July Promotions AEON Kuching (AEON Mall Kuching & AEON Kota Samarahan) is running multiple July deals: AEON Member Price on electronics, home appliances & clothing AEON Noodle Fiesta — discounted noodle & sauce bundles AEON Rice Fair — bulk rice at special member prices AEON Football Fiesta — food & merchandise specials AEON WOW Jimat Member Prices on selected groceries Thursday is Better than Friday — weekly midweek deals More details: aeonretail.com.my/promotion/ 2️⃣ Vivacity Megamall — Ongoing Store Promotions Vivacity Megamall's individual stores and restaurants continue their daily and weekly deals. Check directly with your favorite brands for current offers. 3️⃣ TGV Cinemas Vivacity Megamall Catch the latest blockbusters with TGV's student/ member discounts. Current screenings include Toy Story 5, Supergirl, and more. 4️⃣ New on the Kuching Food Scene Ah Fook's BBQ at C3 Cafe, BDC — featured in DayakDaily for their family-recipe barbecue Sung Moh Chicken Rice — a Kuching institution, open daily Source: AEON Malaysia, Vivacity Megamall, DayakDaily Note: Promotions may vary by outlet. Always confirm with the merchant before visiting.

If you only have time for one street in Kuching, make it Main Bazaar and Carpenter Street. I'm not saying this lightly — you can easily spend an entire afternoon here, and every visit turns up something new. [image: 1781749205496-mb_shophouses.jpg] Source: Wikimedia Commons / Row of heritage shophouses along Main Bazaar Let me break down what makes this area special Main Bazaar — Souvenir Heaven Running parallel to the Kuching Waterfront, Main Bazaar is a row of century-old shophouses packed with character. Every shop has its own personality — some sell authentic Sarawakian handicrafts like pua kumbu (Ikat weaving), wooden masks, and beaded accessories; others are antique dens with old coins, vintage telephones, and WWII-era ceramics. There are also pepper specialty shops selling Sarawak white and black pepper at prices cheaper than supermarkets. One Google Maps reviewer wrote (4.5 stars): "You can find everything Sarawak here in one street. Great souvenirs at reasonable prices if you bargain." A TripAdvisor user shared: "Spent the whole afternoon browsing. Ended up buying two pieces of pua kumbu fabric and a parang. The shop owner patiently explained the meaning behind each pattern." Pro tip: Polite bargaining is expected, especially if you're buying multiple items. Carpenter Street — Cafes & Old-School Charm Turn the corner from Main Bazaar and you'll find Carpenter Street (locally known as Jalan Tukang Besi or simply "Carpenter"). The vibe shifts here — less touristy, more local. Must-visit spots: Old Charming Café — A converted heritage shophouse with vintage Nanyang decor. Their white coffee and kaya toast are legendary. Black Bean Cafe — Run by young local owners, solid coffee and a chill spot to rest your feet. Beyond cafes, this street still has traditional Chinese medicine halls, old-school barbershops, and goldsmiths that have been operating for decades. A local resident put it this way: "Carpenter Street is where old Kuching still breathes. Some shops have been here for three generations." ️ Shopping Tips Most shops open 9am-5/6pm, though some cafes stay open later Some shops close on Sundays Best buys: Sarawak pepper, pua kumbu textiles, wood carvings, handmade beadwork, local snacks like kek lapis Many shops accept Touch 'n Go / credit cards [image: 1781749206074-five_foot_way-resized.jpg] Source: Wikimedia Commons / A five-foot way covered walkway, classic Nanyang shophouse architecture Getting There Main Bazaar / Carpenter Street is right next to the Kuching Waterfront, easily walkable from most city center hotels (Hilton, Grand Margherita, Merdeka Palace — all within 5-10 minutes walk). If driving, there's open-air parking nearby but it gets tight on weekends. My Take If you've only got half a day in Kuching city, this stretch is worth every minute. It's not a tourist trap — it's the real deal, with genuine local character. Grab some souvenirs, sip a white coffee, snap photos of the heritage architecture. This IS Kuching's名片 (名片 means business card / identity). Have you been here? What's the most interesting thing you've found on Main Bazaar? Drop your stories below! [image: 1781749205676-mb_wharf.jpg] Source: Wikimedia Commons / The old wharf beside Main Bazaar, once a busy cargo landing point [image: 1781749206485-river_embankment.jpg] Source: Wikimedia Commons / River embankment with Main Bazaar in view

古晋旅行如果只能走一条街，我会毫不犹豫推荐 Main Bazaar 和 Carpenter Street。 不是那种"来都来了随便走走"的程度，而是认真逛的话你可以花掉整个下午，而且每次去都有新发现。 [image: 1781749205496-mb_shophouses.jpg] 来源：Wikimedia Commons / 古晋 Main Bazaar 一排老店屋，浓浓南洋风情 这条街到底有什么好逛？我分开讲 Main Bazaar — 手信天堂 Main Bazaar 就在河滨公园旁边，一整排超过百年历史的店屋。每家店卖的东西都不太一样——有卖砂拉越原住民手工艺品的，pua kumbu（伊班织布）、木雕面具、串珠饰品；有卖古玩的，旧钱币、老式电话、二战时期的瓷碗；还有胡椒专卖店，白胡椒黑胡椒整包卖，价格比超市还便宜。 Google Maps 上一位游客写道："You can find everything Sarawak here in one street. Great souvenirs at reasonable prices if you bargain."（4.5星） TripAdvisor 也有评论说："逛了一整个下午，买了两块 pua kumbu 布料和一把 parang，老板还耐心解释了每种花纹的意思。" 价格方面注意：如果老板开价太高，可以礼貌杀价，尤其是买多件的时候。 Carpenter Street — 咖啡馆与老字号 Main Bazaar 转角拐进去就是 Carpenter Street（中文叫亚答街／传统木匠街）。这边气氛很不一样——少了游客的喧嚣，多了本地人的日常。 这条街上有几间非常值得进去的咖啡馆： Old Charming Café — 由老店屋改造，复古南洋装潢，白咖啡和烤面包是招牌 Black Bean Cafe — 年轻人开的，咖啡水准不错，适合歇脚 除了咖啡馆，这里还有中药行、老式理发店、金铺。一位当地人评价说："Carpenter Street is where old Kuching still breathes. Some shops have been here for three generations." ️ 购物小贴士 Main Bazaar 的店大概 9am 开到 5-6pm，但有些 cafe 开到晚上 星期日部分店休息 推荐买的东西：砂拉越胡椒、pua kumbu、木雕、手工串珠、本地零食（如 kek lapis） 部分店家接受 Touch 'n Go / 信用卡 [image: 1781749206074-five_foot_way-resized.jpg] 来源：Wikimedia Commons / 古晋老店的五脚基（five foot way），典型的南洋骑楼走廊 怎么去 Main Bazaar / Carpenter Street 就在 Kuching Waterfront 旁边，走路就能到。如果你住在市中心（像 Hilton、Grand Margherita、Merdeka Palace），步行5-10分钟就到。开车的话附近有露天停车场，周末比较难找位。 我的建议 如果你只有半天时间在古晋市区，这条路值得走一趟。不是那种"旅游陷阱"式的购物街，而是真的有本地特色的地方。买点手信、喝杯白咖啡、拍拍老建筑——你是游客？这里就是古晋的名片。 去过的朋友来分享一下，你在这条街买过什么有意思的东西？🫵 [image: 1781749205676-mb_wharf.jpg] 来源：Wikimedia Commons / Main Bazaar 旁的河岸码头，以前是货船停靠的地方 [image: 1781749206485-river_embankment.jpg] 来源：Wikimedia Commons / 河堤与 Main Bazaar 全景