PLACES OF INTEREST
Nature and Adventure |
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 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 developement 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 multibillion
ringgit industrial projects.above all, being a town geographically
situated half way between Kuching and kota kinabalu, 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 pelagus, belaga and the bario
highland. FurthurMore, Bintulu is easily accessible by air and
road. The completion of the pan-borneo highway has connected
Bintulu by road to all major towns and PLACES OF INTEREST in
Sarawak. Soon, Bintulu will have its new airport which can
accomodate boeing 737 aircrafts and More tourists. |
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 Bintulu industrial zone (industrial
look out)
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! |
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 Bintulu mosque
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 assyikirin" or gratefulness to god. |
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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 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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 Kampung Jepak
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. |
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Kuan Yin Tong
Temple
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. |
