HALF-DAY TRIP

MIRI CITY TOUR + LONGHOUSE

The driver will pick up from your hotel at 0900hrs and proceed to an Iban longhouse known as Entulang. It takes about 45 minutes to reach this place.  The Ibans are the single largest tribe in Sarawak and they are traditionally live in longhouses which are actually a number of rooms linked together but sharing a common ‘ruai’ – a veranda where traditional ceremonies are performed in the olden days. The Ibans are the famous headhunters of Borneo and in some older longhouses, some of the skulls are still seen hanging along the ruai. You will have a chance to try the famous rice wine ‘tuak’ brewed locally. After 1-hour tour, participants can opt to transfer back to the hotel or continue with the Miri City tour.  The expected time to reach back hotel is around 12.30pm.

The Miri city tour would be roughly three (3) hours, that features Malaysia 1st Oil Grand Old Lady located at Canada Hill which is a limestone ridge overlooking the town and offering excellent views of Miri and the surroundings area. Then proceed to the largest Taoist Temple in Southeast Asia ‘San Chin Tien’ Temple. Next, driver would turn to Miri City Fan- a world class urban civic park with the setting of sport, educational and cultural activities. After that, go to Lutong Town-home to Sarawak Shell and Petronas Carigali. Turn to Miri Heritage Centre-handicraft and souvenirs shop and visit Tamu Muhibbah the local and native market where various tropical fruits and vegetables can be found here.  Expected transfer back to hotel at 3.30pm.

*Note: The trip is free for all registered conference participants. Please confirm your seat with the secretariat if you haven’t done so ASAP.   Additional participant will be charged RM170 per person (to be paid in cash during the conference registration).