Pokémon Go is a location-based augmented reality game developed by Niantic. PokéStop is are geo-tagged places in Pokémon Go that allow you to collect items such as eggs, potion, revives and PokéBalls. These stops are based on places of interest in the real world. Many places of interest had become famous visits because of this game.

Due to its Geo-tagged nature, many previously infamous parks and spots have been put into the eye of the world and become packed by tourist and Pokemon Go Trainers.

PokéStop at Plaza Merdeka Shopping Mall, Kuching

by Gilbert | Oct 22, 2016 | Kuching City, Sarawak, Malaysia, PokéStop Tourism |

The Plaza Merdeka Shopping Mall is one of the famous hot spots for tourist, however can still be a considerable hotspot for Pokemon Go Trainers.

PokéStop at The Spring Shopping Mall Kuching

by Gilbert | Oct 11, 2016 | Kuching City, Sarawak, Malaysia, PokéStop Tourism |

The Spring Shopping Mall is one of the first large-scale lifestyle shopping mall located at the main road of Jalan Simpang Tiga, Kuching. The Spring Shopping Mall is one of the famous farming hot spots. The PokéStop here are : Dayak Totem (Recommended), Dayak Shield (Recommended), The Spring Water Feature (Recommended), Golden Horse (Recommended), The Spring Golden Coin (Recommended), Heavenly Gong of Borneo, and H&M Hanger Monument.

PokéStop at Friendship Park Kuching

by Gilbert | Sep 19, 2016 | Kuching City, Sarawak, Malaysia, PokéStop Tourism |

Malaysia-China Friendship Park also known as “马中公园” in Chinese or “Taman Sahabat” in Malay language, is a dedicated 2.8 hectares man made memorial park to commemorate the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between friendship between Malaysia and The People’s Republic of China since 1974. This park en-comprise of various elements of both Malaysian and China origins. Due to its many unique architectural-cultural presentation, This is one of the “not to be miss stop” for most tourist from near and afar. It also become one of the Pokemon Go hot spot with 9 PokéStops and 2 PokeGym within the Park compound.

PokéStop: Everise Colourful Square Light at 4th Mile Kuching

by Gilbert | Sep 18, 2016 | Kuching City, Sarawak, Malaysia, PokéStop Tourism |

The “Everise Colourful Square Light” Pokestop is a misplaced attraction. As the Name and image suggest, it is a ceiling full of colorful square lighting features which is in the common area of the Everrise shopping complex, however user of this PokeStop might not see this features, but instead landed at the shop lots 100 meters away, outside of the shopping complex.

PokéStop at Boulevard Shopping Mall, Kuching

by Gilbert | Sep 18, 2016 | Kuching City, Sarawak, Malaysia, PokéStop Tourism |

Boulevard Shopping Mall Kuching is one of the favorite Pokémon hunting grounds in Kuching. Pokémon Go players can enjoy shopping while playing Pokémon safely in the comfort of a fully air-conditioned modern shopping mall. There are 7 PokéStop within the mall with 4 of them is within reach in the lobby itself. Once all are activated, you will immerse in the Pokémon spawn frenzy.

PokéStop at Kuching International Airport

by Gilbert | Sep 17, 2016 | Kuching City, Sarawak, Malaysia, PokéStop Tourism |

Kuching International Airport (KCH/WBGG) is the only International Airport in Sarawak. It connects various domestic location, namely Sibu and Miri Airport, and also airport within Malaysia with direct flights to Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur and Penang. Kuching International Airport is also one of the Pokemon Go hot spot with 6 PokéStops and 1 PokeGym. You can meet international players here. The PokéStops are spread around the Airport where some of it is within the lobby while some are in the terminal.

PokeGym: 4th Mile Food Avenue Kuching

by Gilbert | Sep 16, 2016 | Kuching City, Sarawak, Malaysia, PokéStop Tourism |

“4th Mile Food Avenue” Pokemon Go Gym is one of the favorite Gym worth to defend. Many Trainers visit this stop to challenge or train their Pokemon. Defend Teams can change very fast during peak hour. One bonus for the trainers visiting this stop is having the opportunity to fuel their stomach and quench their thirst while try to challenge or training in this PokeGym.

PokéStop: PPLS Tombstone at McDonald’s McCafe MJC Batu Kawa Kuching

by Gilbert | Sep 16, 2016 | Kuching City, Sarawak, Malaysia, PokéStop Tourism |

The “PPLS Tombstone” is a misnomer, as it is not actually a “Tombstone”. It is a Underground Power Utility Marker Stone, owned by PPLS. It indicates a high energy power distribution line is buried directly under this location. You can see a series of this Marker Stones along the side of the Jalan Batu Kawa, marking the underground powerlines that power this new township of Batu Kawa.

PokéStop: Old Observation Tower at Tower Market Kuching

by Gilbert | Sep 16, 2016 | Kuching City, Sarawak, Malaysia, PokéStop Tourism |

The “Old Observation Tower” PokéStop at Tower Market Kuching, which is famous for its hawkers market, serving many local delights and delicacies. Mainly of the stalls here are Chinese, serving assortments of local favorites such as Kolok Mee, Pork rice, Sarawak Laksa etc.