- Join for free
- Sign In
Latest Sibu hotel reviews
Pro
Busy Town
Con
Nothing much to see around this city, except shopping.
In a nutshell
An Interesting town, come and experience it yourself !
Willettsworld Says: Located behind the Sibu Gateway, this small garden was commissioned between the Municipal Council and the Lin Clan Association and opened on 24th July 2005. The Swan Statue is positioned to face south which symbolises peace and prosperity. Surrounding it are the 12 zodiac...
Willettsworld Says: Sacred Heart Cathedral was built in 1985. Initially it was a church before elevated to the rank of cathedral with arrival of the first Bishop.
Willettsworld Says: In order to promote itself to tourists and for branding purpose, Sibu Municipal Council adopted the swan as the symbol of Sibu town. According to the Sibu Chinese community, when the early immigrants arrived in Sibu in the mid 19th century and early 20th century, the present...
Willettsworld Says: The history of the temple dates back to early 1870. In the 1871 Sarawak Gazette, it was recorded that there was a small wooden Chinese temple in Sibu. In 1897, the temple was rebuilt into a typical Chinese temple designed with tiled roof, stone block floor and all the...
Willettsworld Says: The Civic Centre Museum (its official name is Dewan Kebudayaan dan Warisan meaning Cultural & Heritage Hall in English) has a display of Sibu's history, and Melanau, Iban, Malay, and Chinese artefacts. Quite interesting as there's not much to see in the city but not easy to...
Willettsworld Says: This mosque was built before the White Rajah's time, probably in the 1830s. The original building was constructed of timber and leaf attap but it was constantly improved and enlarged as the Muslim community grew. The form of this mosque is unchanged; the three-level limas...
Happy Hours Cafe: Happy Hours Cafe
chiabh Says: This stall in Happy Hours Cafe is run by Wong Kui Eng and is noted for its Tom Yam Hung Ngan, a Foochow speciality... The dish is not-to-be-missed by the locals and visitors from around the region including Singapore, Brunei and West Malaysia... The special and only food...
Willettsworld Says: From Sibu, I took an express boat up the Rejang River to Kapit. About half a dozen companies do the 130km journey and you can see the times of their boats at the ferry terminal. I took one at 8.30am which was full of locals and school kids and we passed by modern longhouses...
Willettsworld Says: I left Kuching on an express boat to Sibu. First you have to get to the Express ferry terminal which is located at Pending, about 6-7km from the city centre. We decided to take a taxi there which cost RM20. Boats leave at 8.30am and the trip takes about 5 hours. You'll pass...
nsl5265 Says: the name of the shop while direct translate into mandarin means but actually describe the owner of the shop as a very naugthy and funky guy.the products in his shop is just like the owner,many branded and fancy fashionable shoes both for men and ladies,tattoo caps,canned t...
Most of the Locals speak 'Fuzhou'
caelle Says: Hi,Most of the locals speak a Chinese dialect - "fu zhou' here...
caelle Says: I was there few years ago, and was stung by mosquitoes while walking on the street... so better be safe than sorry.... better protect yourself with an insect repellent. =)
Xinta Says: If you're at the at the wrong place, at the wrong time, you'll might encounter some gang fights. But do not worry, if you don't mess with them, they will not mess around with you, too. ;-)
caelle Says: Light clothing, due to warm and humid weathe rin the day...
gnh Says: Mostly farming land, with pepper as main crop. Scattered houses, small farms, here and there all along the way for almost 80 km.
largest river in malaysia flows here too
ifam Says: Once a person step in sibu, the most interesting thing u will notice is the longest river in malaysia, sg. rejang which is so huge and it is the heart of the activity in sibu, be it logging, transportation, fishing or main source of water for traditional plantation.Multi...
Sponsored Links
Plan a Sibu vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Sibu locals
Sibu, Sarawak - The Mighty Rejang River - My trip to Sibu is usually by express boat from Kuching or by bus. The express boat takes about 5 hours to arrive Sibu, and by bus is about 7 hours. Once arrived Sibu, i will visit my regular home...
32 members live in Sibu
Q: hi we plan to spend three days in sibu taking in the sights and trying out some local cuisine. please indicate what is the...
A: Taxis are not metered if I remember right, but cheap and easy to find. Agree fare before you go. Recommend going up river to Kapit (or further to Pelagus Resort) by river...
Read 2 Replies
1
I went for this short trip with my family, since my sister is married to a sibu local. We spent about 5 days here, visited her in laws family and also to attend the wedding reception....well..kinda......
2
Sprawling town of Sibu on a cloudy Sunday morning, flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The mighty Rejang River is shown clearly, and the town centre is compact, with houses in the...
3
It was my first visit to Sibu. Well, sort of. Anyway, the main intention that brought me here was my cousin's wedding. I must say that it was a very beautiful and grand wedding. :-) Hmmm...I kinda...
4
Sibu - Biggest town on the Rejang River
Sibu is the biggest town on the Rejang River in Sarawak. The town is located at the confluence of the Rejang and the Igan Rivers, some 60 km from the South China Sea. It has a population of about...
5
Sibu, Sarawak - The Mighty Rejang River
My trip to Sibu is usually by express boat from Kuching or by bus. The express boat takes about 5 hours to arrive Sibu, and by bus is about 7 hours. Once arrived Sibu, i will visit my regular home......
Build your own Sibu page
Sponsored Links
