[2024 Sibu Division Attraction] Travel Guide for Sungai Merah Heritage Walk (Updated Sep)
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Address:
Lorong Sungai Merah 2D4, Pekan Sibu, 96000 Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia
Sungai Merah Heritage Walk
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Sungai Merah (literally "Red River") - This old bazaar is the earliest site of the Chinese settlements in Sibu - Sungai Merah. The bazaar is named after this colour-changing river. Why Red River? Well, the water changes colour, depending on whether it's low tide or King Tide. Locals can tell it is King Tide when the water’s colour turns light brown like teh tarik (literally "pulled tea").
When the tide is low, the water reverts to its original dark red. As you stroll along that Sungai Merah Heritage Walk, you'll notice it will lead you to a landscaped park - Wong Nai Siong Memorial Park - which is erected to commemorate Sibu's principal founder.