Bau was once a booming gold mining town, though gold mining is still going on today on a limited scale. Antimony was also mined at various locations around Bau.
The tourist attraction can be in the form of nature, culture and historical site. Some of this sites are popular weekend destinations among day trippers to the district.
Things to Do and See In Bau
1. Cave Exploration and Rock Climbing
- Fairy Cave or Gua Pari-pari is a beautiful limestone cave located west of Bau Bazaar. It is a popular site among both local and visitors alike.
Fairy Cave which is located at Bukit Kapor is popular among rock climbing enthusiast for its steep cliffs. There are stalactite and stalagmite formations which resemble figures and animals.
- Wind Cave or locally called the Gua Angin which is located about 5km from Bau Town is a popular weekend destination and picnic spot among day trippers to the town. The Cave is right side of Bau-Serikin Road before Lake Secondary School. The small beach adjacent to the Sarawak Kanan River make it a favourite picnic and swimming spot.
Wind Cave which is located 5 km southwest of Bau Bazaar is a popular day trip and picnic destination for both locals and visitors.
ii. Shopping
- Serikin Border Weekend Market, Pekan Serikin
Another popular weekend destination in Bau District is the Serikin Weekend Market located at Pekan Serikin a small border town. The market is open every Saturday till Sunday afternoon the next day is popular for handicrafts, plants, household items and many more. It is accessible by Bau-Serikin Road.
Serikin Weekend Market is synonymous for its cheap handicrafts and also colourful fabric. It is increasingly popular with both local and tourist alike. Every weekend carloads and busloads come to check out the variety of merchandise on offered. Don’t miss the chance to visit Pasar Serikin, if you happen to come to Bau.
With the completion of the tar sealed road, travelling to Serikin Market is a pleasant journey, passing by beautiful kampung scenery along the way.
iii. Hiking
- CMPC or Catholic Memorial and Pilgrimage Centre, Singai, Bau
Located half way up of Mount Singai is the CMPC or Catholic Memorial and Pilgrimage Centre. The Centre can be reached via Jalan Singai. Wooden staircase had been built by the church community for the convenient of the visitors.
Catholic Memorial Pilgrimage Centre or CMPC in short is located at the Slope of Mount Singai, Kampung Tajong Singai Bau. CMPC was built to provides venue for the Catholic Community to organised retreat, training and religious related events.
iv. Sight Seeing
- Tasik Biru or Blue Lake, Bau
Near to Bau Town is the Tasik Biru which was once an open cast mine for gold. It is also a nice place to rest before continue your journey. It also the venue for the Jong Regatta, a colourful small wooden boat power by wind.
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