Kuching to Bintulu bus journey is an affordable and comfortable one. Kuching to Bintulu has a distance of 552 km that takes about 10 hours by bus. The Kuching to Bintulu bus service is limited to two trips per day. These buses start in the evening and at night. They are comfortable enough with adequate amenities for the long journey. The bus service is from one bus terminal to the other. Affordable bus fare is easily available with online booking. You can book bus ticket online for this route on redBus.
About Kuching
Kuching, the capital of Sarawak, is centered around the Sarawak River. The city is developed around the Sarawak river. Chinese shophouses and Victorian Fort are the major attractions here from the yesteryears. The historical buildings, longhouses, Iban, etc add to its attractions. Tourists visit here for weekends and short vacations and enjoy the peaceful environment created by the locals who welcome them with open hands. The national parks are the other destinations for the tourists who visit Kuching. This interesting place has a sound heritage reflected by its city centre. Its natural beauty is preserved by its national park. The city is popular for its longhouses where tourists visit for a day or weekend safaris.
About Bintulu
Bintulu, a small city in Sarawak, is known for the Irrawaddy Dolphins and Golden Beach. From a small village in the past to one of the busiest ports in the country, the development of Bintulu has been instrumental. The presence of Bakun Dam- the concrete faced rockfill dam, the second tallest of its kind in the world, is a huge pull for the tourists. Other natural elements and industrial development ensure a constant flow of people to this city. The city has preserved its heritage very well and tourists can easily find homestay services and floating huts here for their accommodation.
The Similajau National Park and Niah National Park are two popular tourist places. The famous Kite Festival is held in this city, at its old airport. Fishing used to be the primary occupation of the population here until the discovery of gas and oil reserves. The Bintulu Port is the busiest one in the state.
Places to visit in Bintulu
The popular places of interest in Bintulu are -
- Similajau National Park is the primary tourist destination in Bintulu. Walking along the beaches and hiking to the turtle beach to see turtles and dolphins is the most popular thing to do.
- Council Negeri Memorial is a wonderful monument made to commemorate the first-ever state assembly held in 1867. This is an architectural marvel that one cannot miss.
- Golden Beach is a popular jungle trekking destination.
- Golf Jalan Tanjung Kidurong is a good way to spend some time with friends playing this sport.
- Niah National Park is considered to be the place of birth of the Southern Asian civilization. It consists of several natural caves and a well preserved archaeological museum.
- Taman Tumbina Bintulu Zoo is a combination of a zoo and botanical garden that has some precious trees.
- Tua Pek Kong Temple is well known for its design and art. The name means the Temple of Prosperity and has a rock garden with a dragon in it.
Best time to visit Bintulu
As there are national parks and caves to explore and trails for trekking, the best time to visit Bintulu is when it gets the least amount of rain. Thus the best time is from May to September. During this time, the chances of rain are the least and you will have enough dry time to explore these natural places. July to October would also work.
Bus Fare from Kuching to Bintulu
The bus fare on the Kuching to Bintulu route is around MYR 83.
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