What to see there?
What to see there?
Sibu lies at the confluence of the Rajang River and Igan River. It is populated by mainly Chinese, as well as Melanau, Malay and Iban people. Sibu is the main tourist gateway to the Upper Rajang River, with its small riverine towns and its many Iban and Orang Ulu longhouses. Among the notable landmarks in Sibu are Wisma Sanyan, the tallest building in Sarawak, Lanang Bridge (one of the longest river bridge in Sarawak) and the biggest town square in Malaysia near the Wisma Sanyan.
Lau King Howe Hospital Memorial Museum is the first and the only medical museum in Malaysia and is worth a visit for its medical instruments and old walkways. To find out where the local eat and do their grocery shopping, head on to Sibu Central Market - the biggest indoor market in Sarawak. From rows and rows of stalls, to fresh produce and live poultry - you can find it all here, neatly wrapped in newspapers and tied with nylon strings! Don't forget to sample 'dabai' or the famous Sibu olive while shopping there. The Sibu Heritage Centre is a free museum and visitors can learn more about the different ethnic groups and their cultural heritage. Bukit Aup Jubilee Park and Bukit Lima Forest Park are both favourites among the locals to relax and unwind for its picturesque views and serene lagoons. Come night time, starting from 5pm to 10pm everyday, the Sibu Night Market opens its stalls household goods, footwear, fashion items, and varieties of food. Sibu is also home to the Borneo Cultural Festival (BCF) - a week-long celebration of food, music and dances celebrating the diverse cultural background of Sibu community such as Iban/Bidayuh/Orang Ulu, Malay/Melanau and Chinese. Another festival that is worth a visit is the Sibu International Dance Festival (SIDF) which is held every year showcasing the diversity of dance in the land of Borneo with plenty of workshops.
Lau King Howe Hospital Memorial Museum is the first and the only medical museum in Malaysia and is worth a visit for its medical instruments and old walkways. To find out where the local eat and do their grocery shopping, head on to Sibu Central Market - the biggest indoor market in Sarawak. From rows and rows of stalls, to fresh produce and live poultry - you can find it all here, neatly wrapped in newspapers and tied with nylon strings! Don't forget to sample 'dabai' or the famous Sibu olive while shopping there. The Sibu Heritage Centre is a free museum and visitors can learn more about the different ethnic groups and their cultural heritage. Bukit Aup Jubilee Park and Bukit Lima Forest Park are both favourites among the locals to relax and unwind for its picturesque views and serene lagoons. Come night time, starting from 5pm to 10pm everyday, the Sibu Night Market opens its stalls household goods, footwear, fashion items, and varieties of food. Sibu is also home to the Borneo Cultural Festival (BCF) - a week-long celebration of food, music and dances celebrating the diverse cultural background of Sibu community such as Iban/Bidayuh/Orang Ulu, Malay/Melanau and Chinese. Another festival that is worth a visit is the Sibu International Dance Festival (SIDF) which is held every year showcasing the diversity of dance in the land of Borneo with plenty of workshops.
Sibu is the third largest town in Sarawak, apart from Miri and Kuching. During Chinese New Year, be sure to visit Tua Pek Kong Temple with its prominent pagoda structure and ancient Rain Tree for a scene out of a Chinese story book.
Sibu is the third largest town in Sarawak, apart from Miri and Kuching. During Chinese New Year, be sure to visit Tua Pek Kong Temple with its prominent pagoda structure and ancient Rain Tree for a scene out of a Chinese story book.
What to see there?
What to see there?
Sibu lies at the confluence of the Rajang River and Igan River. It is populated by mainly Chinese, as well as Melanau, Malay and Iban people. Sibu is the main tourist gateway to the Upper Rajang River, with its small riverine towns and its many Iban and Orang Ulu longhouses. Among the notable landmarks in Sibu are Wisma Sanyan, the tallest building in Sarawak, Lanang Bridge (one of the longest river bridge in Sarawak) and the biggest town square in Malaysia near the Wisma Sanyan.
Lau King Howe Hospital Memorial Museum is the first and the only medical museum in Malaysia and is worth a visit for its medical instruments and old walkways. To find out where the local eat and do their grocery shopping, head on to Sibu Central Market - the biggest indoor market in Sarawak. From rows and rows of stalls, to fresh produce and live poultry - you can find it all here, neatly wrapped in newspapers and tied with nylon strings! Don't forget to sample 'dabai' or the famous Sibu olive while shopping there. The Sibu Heritage Centre is a free museum and visitors can learn more about the different ethnic groups and their cultural heritage. Bukit Aup Jubilee Park and Bukit Lima Forest Park are both favourites among the locals to relax and unwind for its picturesque views and serene lagoons. Come night time, starting from 5pm to 10pm everyday, the Sibu Night Market opens its stalls household goods, footwear, fashion items, and varieties of food. Sibu is also home to the Borneo Cultural Festival (BCF) - a week-long celebration of food, music and dances celebrating the diverse cultural background of Sibu community such as Iban/Bidayuh/Orang Ulu, Malay/Melanau and Chinese. Another festival that is worth a visit is the Sibu International Dance Festival (SIDF) which is held every year showcasing the diversity of dance in the land of Borneo with plenty of workshops.
Lau King Howe Hospital Memorial Museum is the first and the only medical museum in Malaysia and is worth a visit for its medical instruments and old walkways. To find out where the local eat and do their grocery shopping, head on to Sibu Central Market - the biggest indoor market in Sarawak. From rows and rows of stalls, to fresh produce and live poultry - you can find it all here, neatly wrapped in newspapers and tied with nylon strings! Don't forget to sample 'dabai' or the famous Sibu olive while shopping there. The Sibu Heritage Centre is a free museum and visitors can learn more about the different ethnic groups and their cultural heritage. Bukit Aup Jubilee Park and Bukit Lima Forest Park are both favourites among the locals to relax and unwind for its picturesque views and serene lagoons. Come night time, starting from 5pm to 10pm everyday, the Sibu Night Market opens its stalls household goods, footwear, fashion items, and varieties of food. Sibu is also home to the Borneo Cultural Festival (BCF) - a week-long celebration of food, music and dances celebrating the diverse cultural background of Sibu community such as Iban/Bidayuh/Orang Ulu, Malay/Melanau and Chinese. Another festival that is worth a visit is the Sibu International Dance Festival (SIDF) which is held every year showcasing the diversity of dance in the land of Borneo with plenty of workshops.
