Day 01
Miri Oil Heritage, Temples, Parks and Local Markets
- Meet your Miri tour guide at your hotel lobby and depart for the tour. The tour features Malaysia's first oil well, famously known as the "Grand Old Lady," located at Canada Hill. It was here that oil was first discovered by Sarawak Shell in 1910.
- Stop at the largest and most elegant Taoist temple in South East Asia. The temple's door arch is impressive, with a pair of carved dragons brought from China. The soothing sounds of wind chimes enhance the tranquillity and serenity of the temple.
- Continue to Miri City Fan, an attractively landscaped park with Chinese- and Malay-style gardens and ponds, as well as a hotspot for photo enthusiasts.
- Head to Miri Heritage Centre for a fascinating showcase of ethnic arts and crafts from northern Sarawak. Stalls are run by individual producers, and craftspeople can be seen at work. Items on sale include mats and basketry made by the Sarawak indigenous Penan people, Orang Ulu beadwork and woodcarvings, and various textiles from around the state. Cultural performances are occasionally held at weekends.
- Stop at Tamu Muhibbah, the local farmers market, to find various tropical fruits and vegetables, handicrafts, and produce from the upriver area. Lastly, if there is more time, you can go shopping in modern and trendy shopping malls.
