Sibu Airport is located about 14 miles east of Sibu which is a small town in the state of Sarawak in Malaysia. Despite Sibu being a small town the airport is one of the busiest in the nation due to the heavy inflow of business and leisure visitor’s en-route to Sibu. This airport is known for its modern facilities and features a multi kiosk car hire section where visitors can get transport to reach Sibu.
Gateway to Upper Rajang River
Sibu is the capital of the district and relies on tourism for a majority of its revenue. This city is the main tourist gateway to the Upper Rajang River and is visited by thousands of visitors every year.
There are multiple tourist festivals that are held in Sibu each year in efforts to further promote the tourism industry in addition the airport also features a full-fledged tourism kiosk.
- Chinese cultural festival – Sibu has been privileged to two host the National Chinese Cultural festival on two different occasions. This festival is focused on highlighting the rich cultural heritage of the country and features artists who arrive from across the globe to perform at this prestigious platform. It is recommended to procure a car hire ahead of time as the influx of tourists often results in high transport rates in the region.
- Borneo Festival – This is a weeklong celebration of food, music and dances hosted by Sibu annually and focuses on celebrating the diversity of this town. The tourism kiosk at Sibu Airport will provide you with detailed pamphlet highlighting the dates and activities performed during this fest.
- Pandaw River Cruise – You can enjoy the thrills of the Rajang River on this nine-day cruise as a part of the Pandaw river cruise. Tourists have a chance to enjoy the lush tropical rainforest scenery and to visit the modern and traditional longhouses. This river cruise begins form the outskirts of the Sibu city and you would need a car hire to drive up to this destination.
Sibu is a beautiful river side town and is an ideal destination for adventure seeking and nature loving enthusiasts. A visit to this beautiful tone will leave your refreshed and reenergized and you would join the large community to tourists who frequent Sibu, because of its unparalleled opportunities when it comes to rafting and relaxing among cozy natural surroundings.
