Landmarks and Places To Go

Explore Sibu's top landmarks and must-visit spots. Discover historic sites, cultural attractions, and scenic places that reflect the unique charm of the town.

Sibu Central Market

Sibu Central Market, built in 1996, is one of Malaysia's largest markets with over 1,000 stalls and a food court on the upper floor. Located at Channel Road near the Express Boat Passenger Terminal, it offers fresh produce, jungle goods, exotic fruits, and live poultry. Open daily from 5:00am to 7:00pm, it’s a must-visit for both locals and tourists.

Sibu Cultural Heritage Museum

The Sibu Cultural Heritage Museum was set up in 1988 by the Cultural Heritage Committee of Sibu Civic Centre with support provided by various ethnic associations. It was initially located on the ground floor of the Sibu Civic Centre before moving to its current location – inside the Sibu Heritage Centre – in 2010. The museum tells a vivid story of Sibu from its early days onwards. This is a great place to learn more about the rich history and culture of this riverine town.

Eng Ann Teng Tua Pek Kong Temple

The Eng Ann Teng Tua Pek Kong Temple has a history that traces back as far as 1871. It’s the oldest and most well-preserved Chinese temple in Sibu. Most of the materials used to build the temple, including the Tua Pek Kong statue, were imported directly from China. Lord Tua Pek Kong is a deity of the Peranakan folk religion, worshipped by ethnic Chinese in Malaysia, Singapore, and parts of Indonesia

The Eng Ann Teng Tua Pek Kong Temple was rebuilt from its original wooden structure into a Taoist building with tiled roof and stone flooring in 1890.

To the locals, the temple is not only a sacred place, it’s also a place filled with miracles. The temple was left undamaged in a fire in 1928 which blazed through a large part of the town. Likewise, the temple remained unharmed in the continuous bombings launched by the Japanese and allied forces during World War Two.

You may wish to offer your respect to the deity or take your time to admire the architecture and many stone sculptures found within the temple

Sungai Merah Heritage Walk

Pasar Sungai Merah is an old bazaar roughly 10 minutes away from the Sibu city centre by foot. It is named after Sungai Merah, or the red river.The Pasar was where the pioneer batch of 72 Chinese immigrants landed on 12 January 1901. They were led by Wong Nai Siong, a revolutionary leader and educator, who originated from Fuzhou in southern China.

Wong later led a second batch of Chinese immigrants to Sibu on 5 March 1901. He also helped manage the welfare of the immigrants as they settled down in the town. As a result, this area is historically significant to the local Chinese community.

Today, the area has been restored into a quaint walking trail by the riverfront and the Pasar is still in operation providing daily goods and services to those living nearby. While you’re there, visit the Pasar, admire the views along the river, and visit the Wong Nai Siong memorial garden which commemorates Chinese pioneers in Sibu.

Sibu Night Market

The night market is an ensemble of local delicacies, fashion items, toys, and even household goods. On some nights, you might find more than 100 stalls gathered at the junction of Jalan Market or Market Street in the centre of Sibu.

Start your local street food adventure right here at the night market as you’ll get to savour some of the most authentic local snacks, like Foochow Siew Muai, Sarawak Satay, and Pulut Panggang (glutinous rice cooked into the banana leaf)).

While you’re savouring these local food, soak in the sounds and bustling Southeast Asian nightlife as well.

Wisma Sanyan

Even if you are not much of a shopaholic, we would still recommend you to check out Wisma Sanyan. Standing at 125 metres, Wisma Sanyan is a one-stop centre that houses over 120 retail shops, 22 office levels and 5 shopping levels and 22 office levels including local government offices and Sibu Municipal Council (SMC).

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