Ex-gold mining town now into ecotourism


Tasik Biru is often the site for various events including Bau’s signature Jong Festival.

ONCE a booming gold mining town with a rich history, Bau has slowly reinvented itself to become a vibrant tourist attraction.

Located some 40km from Kuching, rural Bau has emerged as a tourist delight in the past couple of years due to the intense promotion of many attractions in the area.

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