Where to escape during CNY?
Hello! We are currently visiting KL and realized that we will be in Malaysia during Chinese new year, which apparently will draw huge crowds and make hotels expensive.
Our original plan was to make a quick visit to Singapore until the 2nd feb, and then go to Borneo [Kuching] - But apparently CNY is a big thing in Kuching.
Is there anywhere close to kuching that won't close down completely during CNY and may have hotels for a reasonable price available? Is the Indonesian side of Borneo less crowded during CNY?
Thanks for your help!
Posted Jan 27, 2016, 4:09 AM UTC
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Your post is a bit confusing but I'll try my best to answer you (visiting KL or Kuching?).
In regards about Kuching during CNY, it won't all close down. Some chinese Kopitiam (cheap restaurant) stays open albeit with a higher pricing (depends on the shop/restaurant). All food courts and shopping malls stays open. CNY isn't what it used to be. People stays open for business.
But considering you will be going to Kuching on the 3rd of Feb, you have 5 days time to enjoy Kuching as CNY falls on the 8th and 9th of Feb.
In regards to the Indonesian side of Borneo (assuming that you are near Kuching), there is only Singkawang (small majority Chinese town) and Pontianak. Each takes about 4~6 hours drive.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singkawang https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontianak,_Indonesia
Edit: All public institutions (museum, cultural centre) will be close for public holiday (CNY included)
Thanks! That sounds good. Currently in Kuala lumpur but will be in kuching/borneo during CNY