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Bintulu Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

town on the island of Borneo in the central region of Sarawak, Malaysia

About Bintulu

Bintulu is a major industrial centre, and soon to be a capital of energy-intensive industries in Malaysia. Its port area to the east of the main town hosts the Petronas Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) Complex, which is the world's largest liquefied natural gas production facility on a single site, and also the very first Shell Middle Distillate Synthesis plant. The town is half-way between Kuching and Kota Kinabalu. Bintulu is a central gateway to tourist spots like Bakun Resort, Niah Caves (Gua Niah in Malay), Mulu National Park, Longan Bunut National Park, Lambir National Park, Sibuti Wildlife Sanctuary, Rejang Pelagus, Belaga and the Bario Highlands. Bintulu was once under the rule of the Brunei Sultanate. However, in 1841, Sarawak (nowKuching) was ceded to Sir James Brooke, an English adve

Top Attractions in Bintulu

Explore the best things to see and do in Bintulu:

  • Bintulu Promenade
  • Council Negri Monument
  • Kampung Jepak
  • Pantai Tanjung Batu Bintulu
  • Pasar Malam
  • Pasar Utama & Pasar Tamu Bintulu
  • Similajau National Park

Where to Eat in Bintulu

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Abida Cafe
  • 🍴Apple Restaurant
  • 🍴Azah Pon Cafe
  • 🍴Ban Kee Cafe
  • 🍴Bao Bao Restoran at Medan Jaya, Bintulu
  • 🍴Chiems Restoran Nelayan

Where to Stay in Bintulu

  • 🏨Bakun Inn
  • 🏨Centre Inn
  • 🏨Delight Inn
  • 🏨Diamond Inn
  • 🏨Faber Inn
  • 🏨Fata Inn

Bintulu Travel Guide Sections

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