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Council Negeri
Monument
(The Birth Place of the Sarawak
Legislative Council) |
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 A retrospective walk
down memory lane. On this site, a centenary stone was
erected in 1967 and furthur improved in 1987 with a
clock tower and fountain to commemorate the centennial
of Malaysia's first and oldest state legislative
assembly metting when in September 1867, an inaugural
gathering of five British officers and 16 local chiefs
of various races was held there. This historycal event
was convened by Charles Brooke, the second white Rajah
of Sarawak.
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Pasar Utama
& Pasar Tamu
(Market Place) |
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 Mingle and join the
locals doing their daily chores at the unique Pasar
Utama and the nearby Pasar Tamu (with cone shaped roofs
reflecting "Bintulu Terendak"). Right in the hub of
Bintulu Town, the Pasar Utama is both a wet and fish
market under one roof.
 Not only that, you
can savour the local delicacies such as "mee jawa,
rojak, laksa and cendol" and quench your thirst on the
first floor's food stalls. A taste of local offereings
can be found at the Pasar Tamu. From wild & jungle
products to native "home-made" specialties. Pasar Tamu
has them all!
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Pasar
Malam
(Night Market) |
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A bargain spree night market is just a walking
distance from most of the hotels in town. This peculiar
carnival like scene is a nightly affair at the Medan
Pasar Malam, Jalan Kampung Dagang. With over 150 stalls,
you can take a pick of the numerous cheap and affordable
items like garments, toys, electrical goods and watches.
Even food, drink, vegetables and wild products are all
there.
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Bintulu
Mosque:
Masjid Assyakirin |
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 A walk up to the
mosque is truly a spiritual experience. A man made
cascading waterfall adorned by beautifully crafted
fountains enhances the tranquility of the mosque. A
structurally modern, uniquely designed and yet
maintaining its intrinsic spiritual values, the mosque
proper is a reflection of what Bintulu truly is.
Landscaped with beautiful plants and flowers to please
the eyes, it was named "Masjid Assyakirin" or
Gratefulness to God.
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Kampung
Jepak
A Village of the Past |
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 Take a short ride in
Bot Tambang (river bus) and meet the fishermen community
at the nearby fishing village across the Kemena River.
You will be surprised to see the traditional feature and
lifestyle of the Bintulu Melanau such as fish drying,
manufacturing of the renowed Bintulu Belacan (shrimps
paste), Cencaluk (salted shrimps) and sago processing
are still very much alive. The sight will bring you back
to the nostalgia of the old Bintulu as a fishing village
Another spiritual building is the Kuan Yin Tong
Temple of Bintulu. Situated at KM 2, Jalan Iskandar you
will be fascinated with the grand design of the temple.
Skillfully crafted with quality workmanship. The rock
garden courtyard, man made waterfall and dragon fencing
are the peculiar features of this unique temple.
As the name implies, is your perfect retreat for sun,
sea, sandy beaches and fun. For additional comfort of
your outing, changing and wash rooms are available. For
a break in home cooking, you can visit the food and
drink stalls nearby. Barbeque pits are available for use
by picnickers and campers. It's indeed an ideal spot for
family gathering. Or else, enjoy the sunset and sea
breeze in the evening while you jog.
 A zooligal and
bontanical park gives a glimpse of the flora and fauna.
Situated on a 12 hectare site at the Tanjung Batu
Coastal Reserve about four kilometers from town centre,
the park is no doubt a source of living heritage with
educational and recreational values. Its setting on a
hill top overlooking the South China Sea and the Bintulu
Town is surely a sight to behold and definitely not to
be missed. Feast your eyes with a first hand view of the
State's official bird, the Horbill; the fearless eagles;
the orang utans' the flamingoes'; the only tigers and
lions in Borneo' crocodiles; pythons and many more. And
stroll through the matured gardens and walk-in aviary
along the way. Feel the freshness and cleanliness of the
environment.
Take a 20 minute drive along the coastal road from
Bintulu Town and enter the Similajau National Park, once
a remote and unknown place is now transformed into a
tourist attraction in this energy town. Covering an area
of more than 7,000 hectares, the park offers you one of
the most beautiful and unspoiled golden beaches in the
country and home to over 850 species of birds and 24
varieties of mammals. For overnighters, basic facilities
such as chalets and hostels are available. A Forest
Department's information centre is there too to assist
visitors.
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Taman Pertanian
Sarawak
(Sarawak Argricultural Park) |
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 A 50 hectare park
located adjacent to the Sibiew River about 15 minute
drive from Bintulu Town. Here you can ogle over 20 types
of wild plants, an array of orchids, 77 species of
fruits, and flocks of sheep, just an experience to
remember by.
 Snug yourself
comfortably in the rustic charm of an all belian
(ironwood) amphitheatre and experience walking along the
hanging pedestrian bridge within a preserved and
enriched tropical jungle. Other recreational features
include playgrounds, boating in man made lakes, fishing
and horse riding.
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Industrial Look
Out
(Bintulu Industrial Zone) |
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 You may take a view of
the nerve centre of industries in Bintulu, the world's
largest liquidified natual gas complex, the world's
first Middle Distillate Synthesis Plant, the
urea/ammonia plant, the power stations and the crude oil
terminal as well as an overview of Sarawak's sole deep
sea port, The Bintulu Port Harbour.
 All these places can
be seen from one location on the hilltop "Industrial
Look Out Tower" in Tanjung Kidurong. At night, the
lighting of the whole area is fascinating. It gives a
feeling as though you are watching the landing on an
Unidentified Flying Object!
 Eating out is definitely
Malaysia's growing trend. And not discounting what
Bintulu has to offer. You can savour the sumptuos local
ethnic dishes of Malay, Chinese or Indian origins in our
food outlets or night stalls. Or go for the usual
continental cruisines at any of the popular hotels and
restaurant. One good top, try the "umai", raw fish
marinated in lemon, chillies and onions, a Melanau
traditional delicacy. You can take 2 KM drive to Pantai
Ria stalls to enjoy the delicious food amidst the
cooling sea breeze, an alternative to home cooking. Or
alternatively, walk a few steps to the Pasar Utama
Bintulu to have a glimpse of Bintulu Town as well as the
Malay/Melanau Kampung across the river while enjoying
your meal. | |
