Bau, our former gold mining town in Kuching Division has identified by Sarawak Government as one the local tourism destinations with the most potential of wooing local and foreign tourists. The town which is just 30 minutes drive from Kuching City had experienced the fast-pace of development taking place in over the years, with a flourishing tourism industry that is benefit the local community.
In fact, the district stands out among other places in Sarawak because it has the "Fairy Caves" and "Wind Caves", Taoist temples and also the lovely natural landscape. I have mentioned these when officiating the the opening of the newly-renovated 200-year-old Golden Hill Temple at Tasik Biru, Bau recently.
Bau could offer a melting pot of tourism products, particularly with its long colourful history and the famous Chinese gold miners’ uprising against the Brooke administration back in the 1800s. Sarawak has been making tremendous progress that other states in Malaysia which serves as good role model for others. We are also blessed with our revenue has grown significantly and the Sarawak government will be introducing a sovereign wealth fund for the state’s excess money to be deposited into. We are also hoping for the local community would be ready to offer warm and friendly hospitality to the influx of tourists in the years to come.
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