pasar utama & pasar tamu bintulu
These markets, located side by side, are the most frequently visited location in Bintulu, both by rural folks and tourists. The market is divided into many parts, each for different type of traded items such as fruits, belachan shrimp paste & cincaluk a solution of fermented shrimps, wet areas for fish and seafood traders, vegetables and a basic commodities. The upper floor of Pasar Tamu is a place where local delicacies can be savoured. If you visit Bintulu, it is a must to buy Bintulu belachan and cincaluk. Its pure, natural and traditional way of processing makes these tourists favourite keep coming back for more!
taman tumbina
Being the only zoo in the northern region of Sarawak, Taman Tumbina is a house to various animals such as crocodiles and pythons. Most of the visitors enter the park for jungle-trekking or hill climbing. The beautiful scenery of South China Sea awaits people who dare to climb to the top of the hill!
council negri monument
Bintulu is home to the first legislative assembly meeting of Sarawak. It was held way back in 1867. With Charles Brooke, the second white Rajah of Sarawak in the chair, there sat 5 of his British Officers and 16 Malay and Melanau Members Chiefs to mark a new era in the conduct of the affairs of the state. A centenary stone commemorating the centennial of the historical meeting was erected on this site in 1967 and was further improved to include a clock tower and fountain in 1987, the fountain was attractively fenced up in November 1998 for safety and aesthetical purpose. The monument can be found by visitors on their way to the heart of Bintulu town.
tanjung batu beach
Fancy a rocky and sandy beach side-by-side? This unique feature happens to be the attraction to Tanjung Batu Beach which is also how the name is given, "Rocky Isthmus". It is a place where people in Bintulu jog and stroll their way along the beach, or the road with their families, apart from taking a sun-tanning session. However, beware the coastline during monsoon season, as there has been cases of drowning annually.
pasar malam
Unlike Pasar Malam in Kuching or Miri, Bintulu Pasar Malam is held every single day, be it weekdays or weekends, and also local holidays. Here you can enjoy local version of 'fast food', from apam balik, roti canai, burger, or even nasi campur. As for non-Muslim, they can also savour pork delicacies such as siew pau. Other traded items are like bundled jeans pants, handbags and also, smuggled cigarettes & liquors again!.
bintulu promenade
The latest attraction to Bintulu is the 120-acre Bintulu Promenade, the state's longest waterfront attraction similar to the one in Kuching. It is a commercial and recreational park rolled into one and strategically located near the delta of Kemena River and the Parkcity Everly Hotel. Perfect place for a relaxing stroll and to watch sunset and enjoy the evening breeze.
kampung jepak
Kampung Jepak is a traditional fishermen village where majority of the inhabitants are Melanaus Bintulu Melanaus and Malays. It is separated from the main town of Bintulu by Sungai Kemena. You may be mesmerized by the traditional feature and lifestyle of Bintulu Melanau such as sago processing, fish drying, manufacturing of belacan shrimps paste, cencaluk salted shrimps, making of Terendak Melanau Headgear and Tutop food cover or "tudung sarang / tudung saji". One can get to Kampung Jepak by tambang from main town of Bintulu or via road from Bintulu-Sibu road exit to Kuala Tatau/Kampung Jepak.
masjid assyakirin
It was named Masjid Assyakirin, which defines "Gratefulness". It is a centre of religious activities by Muslims in Bintulu. It has once organized state-level event of "Majlis Nuzul Quran" an event to commemorate 'birth' of Quran. As a matter of fact, it is the largest mosque in Bintulu division, and also the only mosque in Malaysia which is maintained by BDA, a local municipal authority not religious departments.
similajau national park
Similajau National Park is a park of golden beach it's really gold in colour! and also a very harsh mangrove woods. You can take a hike deep into the jungle so you will be able to find the true "Golden Beach". For more information, contact: Forest Department National Park/Wildlife Tel: 60 86-336101.
kuan ying tong temple
Situated on Jalan Iskandar and surrounded by three churches; St. Thomas Anglican church, Methodist Church and St. Anthony Catholic church, this is the only Chinese temple in the area. It is located just a mere 2 kilometres from Bintulu town centre. Amongst the peculiar features of this unique spiritual landmark are the rock garden courtyard, man-made waterfall and dragon fencing - all of quality craftmanship. It can be easily seen on your way to the heart of Bintulu town.