Siniawan Old Town Night Market
Pekan Lama Siniawan
A riverside old town of century-old timber shophouses. On weekend nights, red lanterns hang along the street and it becomes a night market serving Hakka snacks.
Siniawan is an old town founded by Hakka miners in the 19th century. A row of two-story timber shophouses lines the upper reaches of the Sarawak River, preserving old-style general stores and a Guandi temple. On weekend evenings, red lanterns are hung along the old street, and vendors sell Hakka lei cha (pounded tea), fried bananas, grilled food and a variety of pastries, creating a nostalgic atmosphere. The town is about 25 km from Kuching. It can be linked with Fairy Cave and Wind Cave for an itinerary from afternoon into evening. There is no public transport, so you'll need a taxi or chartered car.
Opening hours
Night market approx. Fri–Sun 17:30–22:00
Nearby sights
- Wind Cave Nature Reserve
- Semenggoh Wildlife Centre
- Fairy Cave (Bau)
- Satok Weekend Market
- Kubah National Park
- Borneo Cultures Museum
- Kuching City Mosque
- Sarawak Textile Museum