Sibu is located in the Sarawak state of Malaysia that is famous for its delicious cuisines and is home to a number of shopping malls. The Sibu Central Market is the largest indoor market in the country and is famous for its exotic fruits, veggies, and handicrafts. Visit the night market to try out Sibu’s delicious cuisine. Sibu also has some beautiful temples and parks to explore.
Mukah too is located in the state of Sarawak and has a predominantly Melanaus population. The Masjid Setia Raja in Mukah is said to be one of the most beautiful mosques in the whole of Southeast Asia. It is a small town and you can easily explore it on foot.
The distance between Sibu and Mukah is around 158 km by road. It takes around 3 hours on average to cover this distance. A bus is the most preferred way of traveling to Mukah from Sibu as it is easily available and happens to be the most economical option. There are two operators that offer buses between these two routes. These operators offer three buses in total that connect these two destinations with one starting early in the morning and the other two in the evening.
Sibu to Mukah Bus Details
There are only two bus operators that offer bus routes between Sibu and Mukah. They are Bus Asia Biaramas and Eva Express. Bus Asia Biaramas offers two buses. One starts at 5:00 am in the morning from Sibu New Bus Terminal and reaches the Mukah Bus Terminal at 7:30 am. The other bus of the same operator starts from the same terminal at 6:30 pm and reaches Mukah at 8:45 pm. This is the bus that takes the least travel time.
The bus by Eva Express leaves Sibu Bus Terminal at 4:00 pm and reaches Mukah at 7:30 pm. In this case, the travel time is 3 hours 30 minutes. The ticket price is around RM 20 for all three buses.
Things to do in Mukah
Here are some of the things that you should do in Mukah:
- Masjid Setia Raja: Visit this mosque for its awe-inspiring architecture, and take a walk on its boulevard, which connects the old city to the new.
- Lamin Dana: Situated beside a small river, this boutique lodge cum cultural center is a must-visit for anyone who is interested in the Melanau history and culture.
- Medan Food Court: Try ABC in the Medan Food Court, which comes in different flavors.
- Buy authentic handmade Jen Yuan Keropok Mukah, a delicious crunchy cracker available in the flavors of yam, prawn, squid, and much more, and take them back home as a gift.
- Try Unmai and Sago Pearls in of the many local eateries or wet market.
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