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SWANS
While Kuching's mascot is, famously, the cat, Sibu's is the swan, an 'ancient Chinese symbol of good fortune and
health, an auspicious omen for a community living in harmony, peace and goodwill'. Keep an eye out for swan
statues as you wander around town.
Festivals
CULTURE
Borneo Cultural Festival
( 10 days in early Jul)
Brings to town music, dance, cultural performances and food
representing Central Sarawak's Chinese, Malay-Melanau and Dayak traditions.
Sleeping
Sibu has dozens of hotels. Some of the ultra-budget places (ie those charging less than
RM35 a room) are of a very low standard and double as brothels. Not long ago some
Japanese tourists were bitten by rats while staying in one local dive!
HOTEL
Li Hua Hotel $$
( 084-324000;
www.lihua.com.my
;
cnr Jln Maju & Lg Lanang 2; s/d/ste from RM50/
65/150; )
Sibu's best-value hotel has 68 spotless, tile-floor rooms spread out over
nine storeys and staff that are both highly professional and friendly. Lift-equipped. Espe-
cially convenient if you're arriving or leaving by boat. Book by phone or email.
Tanahmas Hotel $$
( 084-333188;
www.tanahmas.com.my
;
Jln Kampung Nyabor; s/d RM250/270;
)
As comfortable as it is central, with 114 spacious rooms. Amenities include a
small fitness centre and an open-air pool, both on the 3rd floor.
HOTEL
Premier Hotel $$
HOTEL