Page 150 - The Guide To Sarawak

148 PLACES OF SPECIAL INTEREST LISTING
by Rajah Charles Brooke
as a bridal gift to his wife, Ranee Margaret, the Astana is the official residence of the Governor of Sarawak, and only open to visitors on certain public holidays.
THE PAVILION BUILDING
(See Textile Museum, page 155)
TRADITIONAL POTTERIES
Jalan Penrissen
There are a number of potteries here producing Sarawak’s unique, locally- influenced Chinese pottery. Visitors are welcome to watch the potters at work. Opening hours vary.
SAMARAHAN DIVISION
SERIAN MARKET
(See page 200)
SRI AMAN DIVISION
BATU NABAU
Nyala Muong Longhouse, Jalan Bukong, Engkilili, off the Trans-Borneo Highway The Batu Nabau is a large (9m x 2m) rock resembling a giant snake close to the longhouse, spanning the Bukong River. The light green markings on the rock enhance its snake-like appearance.
FORT ALICE
(See page 153)
LEMANAK RIVER LONGHOUSES
Lubuk Antu road, off Trans- Borneo Highway
The clear, fast-flowing
and scenic Lemanak
River is well known
for its traditional Iban longhouses, many of which happily welcome visitors. Access upriver is usually via package trips with Kuching-based tour operators.
RUMAH SRI AMAN HERITAGE BUILDING
The daily tidal bore at Sri Aman. This remarkable tidal phenomenon almost ended the life and literary career of W. Somerset Maugham.
Jalan Resak
Perched on a hill overlooking the town, this former British Residency is where the peace treaty was signed between the Malaysian Government and communist insurrectionists on 21st October 1973.
Visit by appointment only. T (083) 322 011
TIDAL WAVE OBSERVATORY
Sri Aman Waterfront
This attractively landscaped and award winning park offers commanding views of Sri Aman’s famous tidal bore (benak) from both open and covered galleries. Visit by appointment only.
T (083) 322 170
BETONG DIVISION
BATANG AI HYDRO LAKE
(See page 278)
FORT ARUNDELL, LUBOK ANTU
(See page 153)
FORT CHARLES, KABONG
(See page 153)
FORT LILY, BETONG
(See page 153)
GRAVE OF DAYANG ISAH TADANGSARI
(MAKAM DAYANG ISAH TADANGSARI)
Kampung Kalok, Pusa
Just outside the village is a historical grave site, the last resting place of Dayang Isah Tadangsari, a beautiful and tragic noblewoman who was so burdened with unwanted suitors that she committed suicide to preserve her husband’s reputation.
SARIKEI DIVISION
FORT BROOKE
Nanga Meluan, Julau
(See page 153)
RUMAH KRAFTANGAN MALANG AK JABU Rumah Ngumbang, Nanga Ayam, Julau.
A small handicraft centre featuring traditional Iban crafts. Famous for quality blowpipes, it also offers woodcarvings and textiles. Craftspeople can usually be seen at work.
Visit by appointment only. Hp (013) 820 6687
SIBU DIVISION
BAWANG ASSAN IBAN LONGHOUSES
Bawang Assan, 40 minutes from Sibu by boat or road. Bawang Assan is an Iban settlement of 8 longhouses