Sibu - Belaga

Introduction I An Ethnic Kaleidoscope I Sibu I Kapit I Sarikei I
Belaga I Exploring The Rejang

Belaga is the last town on the Rejang, a sleepy trading post and administrative centre, where residents of the upriver longhouses and villages come to trade, shop for provisions, or simply catch up with old friends. Surprisingly, Belaga has a number of good (if somewhat basic) restaurants and comfortable budget hotels. The basic rule in the restaurants is very simple - don't specify what you want to eat, as they probably don't have it - just ask for the daily special, which is always fresh and superbly cooked.

The town is an excellent place to relax for a few days before proceeding upriver. There are few visitors, so strangers are usually made very welcome, and will often be invited along to any social occasions in the nearby longhouses.