PLACES OF INTEREST
Nature and Adventure |
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Public Library
In 1975 Bintulu was just a fishing village however local authority
had put education as priority and set up a library in a wooden
house near to air port as shown below.During that time, the library
only had very basic facility with minimum staff and not many books,
mainly Chinese and English books. Owing to the development in
Bintulu this wooden building gave way to construction of parking
lots. And library was shifted to the then council building. From
then on, with the influx of population and further development in
Bintulu, the library had improved with quality and quantity in
books. Readers population had increased as well. To provide better
reading environment for local people, the authority has builded a
new modern and air-conditioned library behind the Civic Centre. It
has started operation since May 2001. Now it has about 30,000
readers' members (as at 28 June 2001). Currently, it has about
330,000 books. |
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Sarawak Argricultural Park
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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Taman Tumbina
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. |
