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Bank Simpanan Nasional Simpanan Bank 2.

1. RHB Bank RHB

Siburan Sub District Sub Siburan

Ambank 7.

Hong Leong Bank Leong Hong 6.

Public Bank Public 5.

Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Kerjasama Bank 4.

obank Agr 3.

CIMB Bank CIMB 2.

1. Bank Simpanan Nasional Simpanan Bank

Serian District Serian

LIST OF BANKS BANKS OF LIST

TML Remittance Center Serian Center Remittance TML 6.

Bank Simpanan Nasional Simpanan Bank 5.

Bank Rakyat Bank 4.

Tel : 082-874 154 Fax : 082-874799 : Fax 154 082-874 : Tel o Bank o Agr 3.

Ambank 2. Serian District Council Office Office Council District Serian

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Tel: 082-864 222 Fax: 082-863 594 082-863 Fax: 222 082-864 Tel:

LIST OF REGISTERED MONEY CHANGER CHANGER MONEY REGISTERED OF LIST

Siburan Sub District Office District Sub Siburan

Youth & Sports Sarawak Sports & Youth

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Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Arts, Tourism, of Ministry

Tel: 082-797 204 Fax: 082-797 364 082-797 Fax: 204 082-797 Tel:

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Serian Administrative Division Administrative Serian

Laundry Bar Siburan Bar Laundry 2.

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Serian Division Serian LIST OF LAUNDRY OF LIST

OTHER AMENITIES OTHER

Tel : 082-874311 Fax : 082-875182 : Fax 082-874311 : Tel

Serian Hospital Serian

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SHOPPING

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KFC 8.

Homestays: Homestays:

999 - Police/Ambulance/Fire Station Police/Ambulance/Fire - 999

Sugar bun Sugar 7.

Emergency

6. Umi Kitchen Umi Serian Transit Inn, Tel: 019 888 0968. 0968. 888 019 Tel: Inn, Transit Serian

Genesis 5.

KC Inn, Tel: 876856, 876856, Tel: Inn, KC

Ola Café Ola 4. Sri Jati Café Jati Sri 4. CONTACTS

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Accommodation in Serian Division consists of budget inns and and inns budget of consists Division Serian in Accommodation SERIAN

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ACCOMMODATION FOOD OUTLET AND RESTAURANT AND OUTLET FOOD

SARAWAK MAP SERIAN People SERIAN The residents of Serian Division are predominantly Bidayuh but the ethnic mix is as varied as it is elsewhere in Sarawak with Sarawak is divided into divisions, 12 in all, each headed by an appointed resident. A division is divided into DIVISION PROFILE DIVISION Ibans, Chinese, Malay and other smaller ethnic groups residing districts, each headed by a district officer, which are in turn divided into sub-districts, each headed by a throughout the division. Total Area 2039.9 square kilometres Sarawak Administrative Officer (SAO). The Bidayuh, are known as Land Dayaks, a term first used Bidayuh, Iban, Malay, Major Ethnic Group Chinese, Melanau, Other As a part of Malaysia, Sarawak is a peaceful There is also one development officer for each division and district to implement development projects. during the time of James Brooke, the first White Rajah of Sarawak. Bumiputera, Others and stable place for travel, suited for large The state government appoints a headman (known as ketua kampung or penghulu) for each village. Bidayuh, Iban, Malay, groups or single travellers alike. They are a diverse community with different dialects spoken Major Languages There are a total of 26 sub-districts in Sarawak all under the jurisdiction of the Sarawak Ministry of Local Chinese in different areas. Some Bidayuh communities living in rural Government and Community Development. ABOUT With thick jungles a few steps from luxurious areas still practice rituals centred on the rice planting circles. Christians, Muslim, Major Religions resorts and modern amenities, it is the perfect Bidayuhs like other indigenous tribes of Borneo celebrate Gawai Buddhist SARAWAK location for a wide range of experiences. (harvest festival) on 1st June. This is a thanksgiving festival As these two worlds collide, the people of marking bountiful yields of padi. This is the best time to visit Sarawak meet in the middle, with a mixture of Bidayuh villages to join in the merry-making, observe traditional performances and rituals and sample local cuisine. Located on the north-western shore of the modern savvy and proudly-kept traditions, wild Island of Borneo is Sarawak, the largest state nature lining organised infrastructure and old- Among sub Etnic Bidayuh that resides at Serian Division: DISTANCE of Malaysia. A beautiful land coloured in peace fashioned hospitality mixed with connectivity. 1. Bukar Sadong-mainly in Serian and Tebedu District and tradition, Sarawak is a prime destination 2. Bianah-mainly at Kampung Tepoi, under Tebedu District FROM SERIAN TO MAJOR Serian Division includes the Districts of Serian, Tebedu and the for travel nomads seeking untouched culture, 3. Pinyawa Revealing a side of Asia unlike anywhere else, Sub-District of Siburan located in the south-western region Siburan Sub District (under Serian exhilarating adventure and breath-taking 4. Biatah DESTINATIONS Sarawak offers an alternative for those seeking of Sarawak. The capital, Serian, is situated approximately 65 Administration) 5. Bisapug nature. humble authenticity far from the tourist-trap kilometers from Kuching. The town is well connected to the rich } Destinations Travelling clichés, whether their visit to Sarawak is a hinterland of Sarawak via the Pan-Borneo Highway. Distance complement to a trip to Peninsular Malaysia from Serian Duration* and neighbouring countries, or a journey of In recent years, the quaint town with its prolification of coffee Kuching 62.3 1 hour 10 min discovery all on its own. shops underwent massive construction of flyovers and new township developments. Yet the town maintains its slow-paced Sri Aman 131 km 2 hours 25 min life and comes alive during the weekends when farmers bring in their wares to be sold at the famous market and bazaar right in Sibu 342 5 hours 47 min the centre of town. Sarikei 290 4 hours 55 min

Serian has always been a must-stop centre for visitors travelling Miri 739 12 hours 4 min to other parts of Sarawak or towards the international overland Limbang 633 14 hours 58 min border crossings of Entikong and Tebedu into Indonesia’s Sarawak Facts Kalimantan. It is also a jumping-off point for exploring rural Samarahan 54.4 56 min Malaysia’s Largest State Sarawak and the Bidayuh heartland. Mukah 492 8 hours 14 min Whether it is sharing in the lifestyle of one 124,450km² of the many indigenous communities’ Bintulu 549 9 hours 30 min longhouses, exploring gigantic caves in the Population : 2,636,000 Notes: Another unique sub ethnic in Serian Division is known as Iban Betong 188 3 hours 19 min heart of the Bornean rainforest, or shooting Remun or Milikin and what distinguish this sub ethnic from Capital : Kuching City *Travelling duration may vary as it is estimated duration only the rapids on a swollen river, visitors will leave The area code for all telephone numbers in Serian, others is its language differs from standardize Iban language. Sarawak having enjoyed a host of memorable Population of Kuching : 681,901 unless otherwise stated is, 082 from outside the area and experiences. +6082 from overseas. For mobile phones calls add +6 for It is said that Iban Remun originated from Batang Kapuas, same Location international dialling followed by the number. as the other two sub ethnic Iban Sebuyau and Iban Balau. The 110° to 115° Longitude East, 1° to Remun sub ethnic migrated from Batang Kapuas as they need 5° Longitude North (GMT +8) source of food, as well as explore new land. The Remun sub ethnic has its own association, known as Serian Iban Remun Association (SIRA). EATING OUT ATTRACTIONS Contact No : SERIAN RAFTING CHALLENGE RANCHAN RECREATIONAL PARK GUA SIREH KAMPUNG BANTANG JANGGA’ WATERFALL KAMPUNG Tel No: 013-8361185/019-8860812 Like most towns in Sarawak, Serian has its share of old Chinese SERIAN TOWN SENAH RAYANG Website:https://www.klbgarden.com coffee shops known as kopi tiam with their dependable staple of Email:[email protected]/ [email protected] morning coffee, toast (roti bakar), half boiled egss and excellent noodle dishes such as Sarawak laksa and kolo mee. Travel Tips : Brings caps/ umbrella Most are open till lunch time and closed at night. There are also Close on every Thursday halal restaurants that serve a variety of noodles and rice dishes. A few fast-food chains have opened up in the past few years.

Local Bidayuh cuisine can often be sampled during Gawai and Christmas. This is also the time to sample home-made rice wine known as baram. Two typical Bidayuh dishes are the assam which is chicken cooked with rice in bamboo and dahang ikan which is fermented fish.

Fermented durian or kasam dihan/dihe’ and sago worms eaten Jangga’ Waterfall is situated at the Bidayuh Kampung of Senah raw or grilled, are an aquired taste and considered a delicacy. Serian town is an hour’s scenic drive from Kuching along varied The Ranchan Recreation Park is a purpose-built family park. A Gua Sireh at Kampung Batang is situated 20 minutes from Serian Rayang about 45 minutes from Serian. While the multiple-tiered Serian Rafting Challenge (July) – on the Kayan River starts at There is a wide range of jungle vegetables and shoots cooked in landscapes of padi fields, fruit orchards, limestone outcrops, popular picnic and cook-out spot is by the waterfall at Ranchan along the Baki-Riih Road off the Serian-Tebedu road. The cave is cascading waterfall itself is worth a visit, the village itself is a model Kampung Tema Mawang to Kampung Tebakang Dayak. It is a many different ways. caves and waterfalls. Bidayuh villages are close enough to pool. There are, however, warning signs to warn people not to an important archaeological site where human occupation dates of unity and harmony with a close knit population of Christians good 25 km of shallow and reasonably fast flowing river that offers Kuching to visit on a day trip or overnight stays at homestays swim during the rainy season as large volumes of water flowing back 20,000 years ago. Pottery shreds, food debris and evidence and Muslims. The waterfall is situated approximately 20 minutes lots of thrills and spills. Other activities held during this event are dotted in many villages within the Division. from the hills can cause flash floods. of early rice farming activities were discovered. Ancient wall walk from the village and visitors could hike up the waterfall to a beauty pageant, karaoke contests, exhibitions and sales, lucky paintings of human and animal motifs are found on the interior enjoy the wonderful cooling pools found at each tier. draw and telematches. An option is to to stay overnight in Serian town and to take the There are two restaurants on site and the durian orchard walls. allows visitors to pick their own fruits to consume on site. opportunity to visit some of the fascinating sights and sounds of Traveller Experience : during office hour only-Monday to Friday only Accommodation is available ranging from RM15 per night for Contact No : rural Sarawak. A guide from the local community is needed to visit the caves. Highlight dormitories to RM120 per night for chalets. There is also a Serian Resident’s Office The trek to the caves is via a wooden walkway and another 15 • Adventurous journey to reach the waterfall because of its multipurpose hall for rent at RM120 a day. Tel No: 082-872472 minutes walk up wooden stairs to the entrance. The excavation hilly road site is cordoned off by the Sarawak Museum authorities but Fax: 082-872615 Transportations mode & Estimated cost : • Sight viewing around the village, with crystal clear water Email: [email protected] visitors are allowed to explore other parts of the cave. Visitors are along the river nearby kampung By land (60 km; 1 ½ hours) advised to bring along drinking water, torches and wear suitable • Picnic site at waterfall (walking distance 20 minutes from - Bus (RM10 per pax; one way) hiking shoes. kampung) - Grab Car (RM80 one way) • Nearby mount is reported to have Rafflesia - Van (RM250 per vehicle) Fee : Entrance Fee (Free) Transportations mode & Estimated cost : Fee : Guide Fee: By land : (83km from Kuching,1 ½ hours) Assam (chicken meat cooked with rice in bamboo) Sarawak tourist: RM20.00 per pax No entrance fee Van (RM400 per vehicle) Teres Suite : RM 120.00 per night West Malaysia / Sabah / International tourist: RM40.00 per pax Rumah berasingan : RM100.00 per night Fee : LAKE DANU SERIAN Rumah sebandung : RM80.00 per night Contact No : during office hour only-Monday to Friday only Serian Resident’s Office Village tour : RM6 per person Guide fees to the waterfall: RM4 per person. Hostel : RM150.00 per night/RM15.00 per bed Tel No: 082-872472 Lecture Hall : RM120.00 per day/ 60.00 per night Fax: 082-872615 Contact No : during office hour only-Monday to Friday only Ranchan New Hall : the fee is varied according to the function Email: [email protected] Serian Resident’s Office Contact No : during office hour only-Monday to Friday only Tel No.: KK Eshap Ak Sa’eh (013-5781792) Tel No: 082-872472 Serian District Council Fax: 082-872615 Tel No : 082-874154 Email: [email protected] Fax : 082-874799 Tel No.: KK Johari Bin Mohd Jeprydin ( 019-8255229) Travel Tips : Insect repellent Travel Tips : NGIRADAN / NGIRUMANG Dahang Ikan Extra cloths Extra cloths Food for family picnic Insect repellent Suitable shoes Caps Avoid visit during rainy season due to “Kepala Air” phenomena Sports shoes

Situated right in the centre of Serian Town is Lake Danu Serian - a large man-made lake ideal for leisure activities. PANCHOR HOTSPRING KAMPUNG Traveller Experience : PANCHOR DAYAK SERIAN MARKET & BAZAAR Highlight • Man made lake • Suitable for leisure activities such as jogging, cycling and sight viewing SILABUR CAVE KAMPUNG • Visitors can play tennis as there is tennis court nearby the LOBANG BATU Pangkang (glutinous rice cooked in bamboo) lake, soccer field and also playground for children Ngiradan or Ngirumang (April)- is a celebration of first harvest by Transportations mode & Estimated cost : Bidayuh people. During this festival, visitors will be served with By land (60 km; 1 ½ hours) traditional delicacies such as smoked laba’ (wild boar) and pais - Bus (RM10 per pax; one way) fish. - Grab Car (RM80 one way) Panchor Hotsprings is situated 46 kilometers from Kuching (just - Van (RM250 per vehicle) All types of fried and spicy food are not allowed in this celebration after Tapah village on the Kuching-Serian road) at the Bidayuh EVENTS as Bidayuh folks believe it will not bring luck in rice harvesting. village of Kampung Panchor Dayak. Contact No : during office hour only-Monday to Friday only Also, celebrants are not allowed to wash hands immediately after having meals and they are only allowed to do so after waiting at Serian District Council The spring that is produced by the emergence of geothermal LAKE DANU FESTIVAL least half an hour. Tel No: 082-874154 heated ground water is about 42 degrees Celsius and contains Fax: 082-874799 minerals that claim to have restorative and medicinal value. Contact No : during office hour only-Monday to Friday only The bustling Serian market and bazaar, situated right in the centre Email: [email protected] Visitors can soak their feet or even take a dip in any one or even of the town offers a good insight into the native cuisine and all seven pools if so inclined. Open daily from 7am to 10pm. Tebedu District Office handicrafts of the area. It is one of the best markets for jungle Travel Tips : Tel: 082-797 204 Sungkoi Tungkus (wrapped rice in leaf) produce, fruits, vegetables, fresh-water fish and legally permitted Bring umbrella or caps Traveller Experience : Fax: 082-797 364 Silabur Cave is situated off the Serian-Tebedu road. From the wild meat such as crocodile. Wear suitable cloth for leisure activities preferably sports wear Highlight turning into Kampung Tebakang its another 20 minutes drive to Bring extra drinking water • Natural hotspring with average 42° C, produced by the the Bidayuh village of Kampung Lobang Batu. There is a wide variety of fiddlehead ferns and seasonal fruits. emergence of geothermal heated ground water from the Serian is also known for its durians with visitors coming from Earth’s crust The limestone cave with its dramatic vertical cliffs is the nesting far and wide to sample the different varieties during the durian • Have 7 pools KLB GARDEN TEBEDU place for thousands of swiftlets and bats. The swiftlets’ nests season. • Regular bathing is reported good for health JONG CROCODILE FARM are harvested periodically and processed for the local and The market and bazaar is open everyday but gets especially Transportations mode & Estimated cost : international market. The trek to the foothills take an hour and it busy during weekends and public holidays where more traders takes another hour to climb up to the cave entrance. Fit hikers By land (46 km from Kuching; 1 ½ hours) and farmers bring their wares from the fertile hinterland. The food can trek up to the summit of Mount Silabur. Visitors should bring - Bus (RM10 per pax; one way) court upstairs is only opened in the mornings and a night market along drinking water, torchlights, safety helmets and wear suitable - Grab Car (RM80 one way) operates in the parking lot nearby. hiking shoes. - Van (RM250 per vehicle) Lake Danu Festival (April) - is an annual event that encourages the Accommodation can be arranged at the Lobang Batu homestay participation of local communities. Among the activities held are Entrance Fee : (RM80 per person). Guide fees: RM26 per person. Cave entrance water-based events such as kayaking, tug-of-war competitions, Local : RM 5 Adult, RM1 Children fee: RM10 for Sarawakians and RM20 for non-Sarawakians. The duck catching competitions, food fairs, exhibitions, a beauty International : RM 15 caves are managed by the Silabur Association. pageant and a concert.

Jong Crocodile Farm located approximately 45 minutes from Contact No : during office hour only-Monday to Friday only Transportations mode & Estimated cost : Contact No : during office hour only-Monday to Friday only Kuching encompasses a mini zoo, a crocodile museum and is Serian Resident’s Office By land: bus, car (from Kuching 80km;1½ hours) Serian Resident’s Office reportedly the first and largest captive breeding crocodile farm in Tel No: 082-872472 - Bus (RM15 per pax; one way from Kuching to Tebedu) Tel No: 082-872472 the country. A wide variety of estuarine and fresh water crocodiles Fax: 082-872615 - Van (RM350 per vehicle) Fax: 082-872615 can be observed here as well as animals endemic to Borneo such Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] as sun bears, deers, pheasants, turtles, monitor lizards, birds and Contact No : some species of monkeys. Tel No.: KK Tapok anak Rayun (013-5793611) Silabur Association KLB Garden, situated at the border town of Tebedu about 45 Benedik, Tel: 014 589 8801 minutes drive from Serian, is described as an eco-tourism park. The best time to visit is during the daily crocodile feeding times at Travel Tips : Able, Tel: 011 1939 9146 It includes a mini zoo, a petting zoo, an aviary, a tropical fruit 11am and 3pm daily. The museum showcases exhibits relating Extra cloths Marasang, Tel: 014 591 2964. orchard and a garden with exotic orchids and pitcher plants. to crocodiles. Of particular interest is the skull of the notorious Extra towel There are two halal cafes which offer local and western food, bujang senang, a crocodile that once terrorised the inhabitants Toiletries Travel Tips : and vegetarian options. A camping site is available for visitors living along the Batang Lupar. The Souvenir & Gift shop offers a for overnight stays. Opening Times: 8.30am to 5pm. Closed on range of crocodile leather goods ranging from wallets to belts. Good shoes Extra cloths Thursdays. Transportations mode & Estimated cost : Don’t come if rainy season for safety reason Traveller Experience : By land : van Highlight Van (RM350 per vehicle) • Educational tour as it has many animal • Animal feeding Entrance Fee : • Cycling & boating Sarawakian : Adult RM14.00, Children (3 years - 12 years) RM7.00 Transportations mode & Estimated cost : Non Sarawakian : Adult RM24.00, Children 3 years-12 years) By land (from Kuching 88km;1 hour 45 minutes) RM12.00 - Bus (RM15 per pax; one way from Kuching to Tebedu) - Van (RM400 per vehicle) Contact No : Tel No: 082-242790 Entrance Fee : Website: http://www.jongscrocodile.com/ RM 8 - Children (age 5-12) RM16 - Adult (age 13 and above) Travel Tips : Free - Infant (ages 4 and below), senior citizen (ages 60 and Bring umbrella/cap above) & Disabled (OKU) Durian Gunung (available during durian season only) Extra precaution with wildlife