Miri Half Day City Tour

Petroleum Museum

Petroleum Museum has various exhibits that show us the history of the petroleum industry in Sarawak. The museum itself is a modern design, completed in 2005. Being partially financed by Petronas, Malaysia’s giant oil company, it bears some similarity to the Petrosains Museum in KLCC in Kuala Lumpur. Good place to get a bird’s eye view of Miri. You can see offshore oil rigs and oil supply vessels from here. This is an interesting museum for geology students or those wanting information on the history of oil exploration in Sarawak. Since it’s free and there’s not a great deal else to see in Miri, it should be on most tourists’ itineraries.

Miri Handicraft Centre

Miri Handicraft Centre showcases all sorts of unique and handmade art craft, T-shirts, bead work and many more. It is definitely a place that you must stop by to have a short shopping spree for native handicrafts before going back to your hometown. There are various stalls in the centre and so, the choices and options are uncountable with vibrant colors and unique crafting. These stalls are all run by individuals. Regularly, you can see the locals, mostly elderly, hand craft their products live on the spot. Besides crafting and bead work, there are more products selling in the centre including the Penan mats and bakestry items. Wood tied bracelet and necklace are to be seen around too. The building that houses the handicraft centre has rich historical means as it is previously functioned as the Community Hall of Miri state.

Tua Pek Kong Temple

The Tua Pek Kong Temple is a dedicated to the deity most beloved by overseas Chinese. According to local legend, work started in the temple in 1913, in order to give thanks to the deity for helping to end a mysterious epidemic. The temple is situated right next to the Miri Fish Market, where the local catch is landed early every morning. An enormous variety of fresh fish and seafood is sold here.

Tamu Khas is the native market, where a variety of stalls are selling various tropical fruits and vegetables. Among the favourites are Ikan Terubok Masin, Bario Rice & salt.

Lian Hua San Ching Tien Temple

Taoist temple – San Ching Tian temple was one of the largest Taoist temples in Southeast Asia. The superb red roof, elegant lotus design and the delightful wind chimes make this a very impressive and atmospheric place of worship.

Coco Cabana

Coco Cabana is the latest landmark of Miri which houses the 25 meters high seahorse light house. Besides that, you can find varieties of local food stalls (only open from late evening). Enjoy the local food while having a magnificent view of the South China Sea during sunset.