Showing posts with label Sibu. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sibu. Show all posts

Jan 26, 2008

Guan Yin Pagoda, Sibu, Sarawak

Guan Yin Pagoda also called The Goddess of Mercy Pagoda in Sibu is a seven-story pagoda built at the compound of the Tua Pek Kong Temple. Originally built in 1871 with statue and decorative items shipped from China, the pagoda was rebuilt in 1957 with concrete.

The Guan Yin Pagoda and the temple is located next to the majestic Rajang River and is a famous landmark in Sibu.


Center shot at the pagoda entrance, top story of the main pagoda and the yellow miniature pagoda (top most).


Pagoda on pagoda. Notice the yellow miniature pagoda on the roof of Guan Yin Pagoda.


Photo taken from the Sibu Express Wharf. Express Boats on the left, the pagoda at the end.

For hi-resolution and large photo format, click on my Flickr Gallery: Pagoda

Related topics:
* More pictures on Ling San Pagoda, Tuaran, Sabah


Dragon Statue - Series #1

Dragon Statues found at Guan Yin Pagoda, Sibu, Sarawak.


12x zoom


8x zoom


The 12x and 8x zoom dragon is located on the left side. See the size differences.


Another dragon status (green and red).


Another dragon statue (yellow)

For hi-resolution and larger photo size, click on my Flickr Gallery: Dragon Statue

Aug 11, 2007

Rajang Port, Sibu, Sarawak, East Malaysia

Rajang Port Authority (or Lembaga Pelabuhan Rajang) was established in 1970 and it's operation commenced in May 1971. It is situated at the confluence of the Rajang and Igan rivers, about 50 miles (80 km) from the South China Sea coast. As a river port, it serves small oceangoing vessels and exports timber, rubber, and pepper.

The headquarter is located in Sibu and it's primary function is to co-ordinate the activities of the five ports placed under its jurisdiction: Sibu Center, Tanjung Manis Center, Sarikei Centre, Bintangor Center and the Sungai Merah Oil Jetty. It manages operations in all the ports except the Bintangor Centre.


RPA HQ at Sibu


Related topics:
* Rajang Port Authority website.
* More photos on Rajang Port

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