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e l c o m e to B i n t u l u
 DESTINATION
OF SARAWAK
(The Magic of
Bintulu)
Physically,
Bintulu over the years has changed a lot. The new Bintulu is a premier,
well-planned and environmentally attractive
industrial town developed by the Bintulu Development Authority.
Bintulu has a diverse cultural and religious background from a population of
over 100,000 covering an area of about 12,500 square kilometers. Natural and
luxuriant tropical rainforest is well conserved and preserved despite being a
booming industrial centre brought about by the implementation of mammoth and
multi billion ringgit industrial project.
Above all, being a town geographically situated half-way between Kuching
and Kota Kinabalu - both accessible by international air link - Bintulu is a
central gateway to tourist spots like Bakun Resort, Niah Cave, Mulu National
Park, Longan Bunut National Park, Lambir National Park, Sibuti Wildlife
Sanctuary, Rejang Palagus, Belaga and the Bario Highland.
Furthermore, Bintulu is easily accessible by air and roads. The completion of
the Pan-Borneo Highway has connected Bintulu by road to all the towns and places
of interest in Sarawak.
PLACES
OF INTEREST
Taman Tumbina - A living Heritage
A zoological and
botanical park gives a glimpse of the flora and fauna. Situated on a 12 hectare
site at the Tanjong Batu Coastal Reserve about four kilometers from the towns
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
the Bintulu town is surely a sight to be hold and definitely not to be missed.
Feast
your eyese with a first hand view of the States Official Bird, the Hornbill; the
fearless Eagles; the renowned Orang Utan, "Tom & Siah" ; 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.
Taman Pertanian Sarawak
- An Agricultural Park
A 50
- hectare park located adjacent to the Sibiew Riuer about 15 minutes 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 apreserved and enriched tropical jungle. Other recreational
features include playgrounds boating in man-made lakes, fishing and horse
tiding.
Similajau National Park
- Nature & Adventure
vonders Of Bintulu
Take a 20 minute
drive along to 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 homto over 850 species of birds and 24 varieties of mammals. For
overnighters, basic facilities such as chalets and hostel are available. A
Forest Departments information centre is there too to assist visitors.
Kampung Jepak - Fisherman
Village
Take a Short ride in
"Boat Tambang" (River Bus) and meet the fishermaen 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 renowned 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 oled Bintulu as a
Fishing Village.
Pasar Utama & Pasar Tamu
- A Market Place
Mingle and join
locals doing their daily chores at the unique Pasar Utama and the nearby Pasar
Tamu - with cone - shaped roofs reflecting " Bintulu Terendak ".
(Headgear). 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 offerings can be found
at the Pasar Tamu. From wild & jungle products to native
"home-made" specialties - Pasar Tamu has them all.
Pasar Malam - A Nightly
Affair
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,
Taman Sri Dagang, Jalan Masjid, Bintulu. With 150 stalls, you can take a pick of
the numerous cheap and affordable items like garment, toys, electrical goods and
watches. Even food, drink, vegetables and wild products are all there.
Council Negeri Monument
- The Birth Place Of The
Sarawak Legislative Council
A retrospective walk
down memory lane. On this site, a centenary stone was erected in 1976 and
further improved in 1987 with a clock tower and fountain to commemorate the
centennial of Malaysia's first and oldest state legislative assembly
meeting when in September 1867, an inaugural gathering of five British officers
and 16 local chiefs of various races was held there. This historical event was
convened by Charles Brooke, the second white Raja of Sarawak.
Bintulu Mosque - An
Architectural Wonder
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".
Kuan Yin tong temple - A
Splendid Temple
Another spiritual
building is the Kuan Yin Tong Temple of Bintul. Situated at Kilometer 2, Jalan
Iskandar you will be fascinated with the grand design of the temple - skillfully
crafted with qualiti workmanship. the rock garden courtyard, man-made waterfall
and dragon fencing are the peculiar features of this unique temple.
Bintulu Golf Course -
Golfers Paradise
After a hard day's
work, swing to your heart's content on the 18 hole international standard
Bintulu golf course. The undulating terrain certainly poses a great challenge to
golfers. And enjoy the breath taking view of the South China Sea from the
hilltop club house while savouring local and continental dishes in the open air
restaurant.
Industrial Look Out - The
Nerve Centre Of Industries
You may tak a view
of the nerve centre of industries in Bintulu - the worlds largest liquidified
natural gas complex, the worlds first Middle Distillate Synthesis plant, the
urea/ammonia plant, the power stations and the crude oil terminal as well as an
overview of Sarawaks 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 Tg. Kidurong. At night, the lighting of the whole are gives the
feeling as though you are watching the landing of an Unidentified Flying Object
(UFO).
Batang Kemena - An Adventure
to Native Lands
Cruise for four
hours by speedboat or express boat along the Batang Kemena to reach Sebauh,
Pandan, Labang and Tubau. Then take a 65 kilometers overland trip on timber
tracks to another river system, the Rajang River, to reach Belaga. You will be
fascinated by the natives - Ibans, Kenyahs, Kayans and Punans - in their natural
settings. Longhouses, timber camps, mangrove trees an "Nipah" plams
line up the river bank.
Dewan
Suarah This
is main public hall for people in Bintulu . 
Accommodation
Bintulu's popularity
as a business and tourist centre has led to the mushrooming of affordable and
comfortable accommodation from the luxury of a thre - star hotel to the
fundamentals.
Eating Out
Eating out is
definitely Malaysia a growing trend. and not discounting what Bintulu has to
offer. You can savour the sumptous local ethnic dishes of Malay, Chinese or
Indian origins in our food outlets or night stalls. Or go for the usual
continental cuisines at any of the popular hotels and restaurants. One good tip,
try the "Umai" - raw fish marinated in lime, chillies and onions - a
Melanau traditional delicacy. You can take a two kilometers 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
river while enjoying your meal.
Entartainment
Like many other
developing towns in the country, Bintulu is not lacking in night life
entertainment. Karaoke loungs, discotheques and laser disc centres are places to
unwind after a hectic day.
Shopping
Bintulus' popular
shopping centers can be found at Medan Sepadu, Taman Sri Dagang, BDA - Shahida
Shopping Centre, Kemena Commercial Centre at Tg. Batu, Medan Jaya at Kidurong
Road/Jalan Sultan Iskandar junction. Ngiu Kee departmental stores at Li Hua
Plaza, Farley Mini Market at Medan Jaya, Bintulu Commercial Square, City Point
and Sing Kwong Supermarket at Kemena Commercial Centre are the most popular
shopping spots.
Handicraft
Although
vast development projects are transforming the lives of the people of Bintulu,
traditional arts continue to flourish - weavers, craftsmen and woodcarvers are
still active using traditional methods and styles handed down through
generations. "Pua Kumbu" bamboo baskets, melanau hats and beadworks,
to name a few, are available in abudance at the handicraft outlets.
Source : Sarawak Tourism Website, Berita Binda, enNas
LAMAN UTAMA
Jabatan
Residen Bahagian Bintulu
97000 Bintulu, Sarawak.
Tel:
086-331896 Fax: 086-336620
e-mail:
peleadzman@sarawaknet.gov.my
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