Sibu

Experience Nature In The Heart Of Borneo

Sibu is the largest port and commercial centre in the Rejang Basin and the gateway to Central Sarawak.  Located at the confluence of the Rejang and Igan Rivers, approximately 130 km from the South China Sea, Sibu is a thriving modern town with a vibrant centre and a bustling, crowded waterfront.

To visitors, Sibu feels more down-to-earth than relaxed Kuching.  There is still something of the pioneer style about the town, and its people are direct, plain-speaking and assertively friendly.  Of course, their smiles may be partly due to the belief that Sibu has more millionaires per capita than any other city in Borneo.

The mighty Rejang, almost a mile (1,600 km) wide, is the dominant feature of the town, and a room with a river view is highly recommended for vibrant impressions of waterfront life. The river is a source of constant activity, with ocean-going vessels manoeuvring delicately between speeding express boats, battered river launches and tiny sampans.  Rejang sunsets can be truly spectacular.

Sibu is not only fascinating in its own right; with its excellent road, air and river transport links it is also the ideal jumping-off point for exploring the whole Rejang Basin, from the coastal town of Mukah to the furthest reaches of the Upper Rejang, over 600km upriver.

Sibu quick facts:

– Biggest town on the Rajang River in Sarawak

– Capital of Sibu District

– At the confluence of the Rajang and the Igan Rivers

– Population 200,000

Sibu Map

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Getting There

From Kuching: The town can be reached by plane (40 minutes), bus (half a day) or for the adventurous who want a great experience, by boat (5.5 hours).

Location Map

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  • Separating the longevity noodle strands for drying

    Separating the strands for drying

  • Noodle maker stretching the noodles for dryiing

    Noodle maker stretching the noodles for dryiing

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  • Birds eye view of Sibu Town Square
  • Sarawak-Sibu-borneo-adventure-Hoover-square
  • Sarawak borneo doorway sibu heritage center
  • Tour Package VSY2017 leaflet - front page
  • Tour Package VSY2017 leaflet - back page
  • sibu lantern
  • sibu lantern
  • sibu lantern
  • sibu lantern
  • sibu lantern
  • sibu lantern
  • Sibu International Lantern Festival
  • sibu
  • Sibu Street Art 2016-14Bus
  • Sibu Street Art 2016-13Butterfly
  • Sibu Street Art 2016-12Butterfly
  • Sibu Street Art 2016-11
  • Sibu Street Art 2016-10
  • Sibu Street Art 2016-9
  • Sibu Street Art 2016-8
  • Sibu Street Art 2016-7
  • Sibu Street Art 2016-6
  • Sibu Street Art 2016-5
  • Sibu Street Art 2016-4
  • Sibu Street Art 2016-3
  • Visit Sibu Year 2017
  • Separating the longevity noodle strands for drying
  • Noodle maker stretching the noodles for dryiing
  • konpia-sibu
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