About Malaysia-China Friendship Park
Malaysia-China Friendship Park is a landscaped public park on Jalan Song in Kuching, Sarawak, created to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Malaysia-China diplomatic relations established in 1974. Opened in 2004, the 2.8-hectare park blends Malaysian and Chinese design elements, featuring an ornate archway, friendship monument, lake, gardens, and walking paths. It serves as a recreational green space and a symbolic landmark of bilateral friendship near central Kuching.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a landscaped urban park with paved walking and jogging paths around a central lake, Chinese-style archway and pavilions, a friendship monument, manicured gardens, bridges and seating areas. The setting is open and tranquil, suitable for leisure walks, jogging, photography and relaxation. The park is in a residential-commercial area on Jalan Song with easy road access and is used by locals for recreation and community activities.
Key highlights
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Friendship Monument commemorating Malaysia-China diplomatic relations
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Ornate traditional Chinese archway at the main entrance
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Central lake with bridges and landscaped gardens
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Paved jogging and walking tracks around the park
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Chinese and Malaysian architectural and landscaping elements
History of Malaysia-China Friendship Park
Built to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Malaysia-China diplomatic relations established on 31 May 1974. Jointly initiated by the Kuching South City Council and the local Chinese community, the park was opened in 2004 as a symbol of friendship and cooperation between the two nations.
Culture & Context
The park integrates Malaysian and Chinese architectural and garden design, including a traditional Chinese archway, pavilions and a friendship monument, reflecting Kuching's multicultural heritage and the role of the Chinese community in Sarawak. It serves as a venue for community leisure and cultural gatherings.
Route
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