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dating from the 18th Century. The longhouses range from traditional to modern, so visitors can get a good idea of how longhouses have evolved to keep pace with the times. Some residents offer also longhouse overnight stays, with visitors accompanying the locals in their daily activities, such as padi planting and fishing. Contact the Visitor’s Information Centre, Sibu from Mon-Fri, 8am~5pm
T (084) 340 980
BUKIT AUP JUBILEE PARK
Jalan Bukit Aup - Rantau Panjang, 8km from Sibu Town Centre.
The park covers 24-acres of rolling hills, with a lookout tower offering views of the surrounding countryside. Features include picnic huts, a canteen, a suspension bridge over a small lake (good for photo opportunities), jogging and walking trails.
Open: Daily, 8am~6pm
FORT EMMA, KANOWIT
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JAMES HOOVER MEMORIAL PARK
Sungai Merah Confluence, 5 km from Sibu Town Centre This 2-acre memorial park commemorates the life of the Rev. James Hoover,
a Methodist missionary
and educator who worked with pioneering Foochow immigrants during the early days of Sibu, from 1903 to the 1930’s.
LEMBANGAN MARKET
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REJANG ESPLANADE
Jalan Maju, Rejang waterfront, Sibu
This attractively landscaped waterfront promenade runs along the north bank of the Rejang, Malaysia’s largest river, from the Express Boat Passenger Terminal. Courting
Inside the ruai or covered verandah of a traditional Iban longhouse.
couples, anglers, al-fresco diners and sightseers flock here every evening to enjoy the riverfront scenery and view the Swan Statue, the emblem of Sibu.
SHIPYARDS
Sibu has a thriving shipbuilding industry, producing smaller vessels such as express boats and marine tugs. A number
of the shipyards welcome visitors. Contact the Visitors’ Information Centre in Sibu to make an appointment.
T (084) 340 980
SUNGAI MERAH HERITAGE WALK
Sungai Merah Bazaar, 10 minutes drive from Sibu Town Centre
Sungai Merah (Red River) is an old bazaar and the site of the earliest Chinese settlements in Sibu. The pleasant walking trail along
the river front leads through a quaintly landscaped park to the Wong Nai Siong Memorial Garden, erected in honour of the Methodist missionary who brought the first Foochow settlers to Sarawak.
TRADITIONAL POTTERIES
Km7 to Km10
Jalan Ulu Oya, Sibu
There are a number of potteries around Sibu which produce excellent quality wares in traditional Teochew Chinese styles with strong local influences. Visitors are welcome to watch the potters at work. Opening hours vary.
MUKAH DIVISION
FORT BURDETT
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JERUNEI/ KELIDIENG BURIAL POLE