Friday, January 8, 2010

Saratok

Saratok is a small town about 115km away from Sibu. There are basically 2 routes to reach the town from the main highway and somehow we took an older route to reach the town.

When taking the older route, we came across a track and field complex in a pretty awkard surrounding. It is located by the road side and surrounded with paddy fields and lush greenery surrounding.

Paddy field along the journey to the town

The best place to start exploring the town is from its riverside/jetty

A playground near the jetty. Fort Ranee is at the background.

Kampung Masjid

Saratok mosque

After that we walked our way to the town square where this clock tower seems to be the landmark for this town. It's unfortunate that the clock does not tick anymore.

The town is actually much bigger than I initially anticipated. There are a few rows of shop houses, banks and inns available here.

Saratok District Council office

Saratok Public Library

Sarawak State Government's office

SK Abang Abdul Rahman Saratok with its unique roof architecture.
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11 comments:

  1. CathJJanuary 8, 2010 at 10:26 AM

    Nice post.. Thanks for the info..

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  2. foongpcJanuary 8, 2010 at 2:00 PM

    It's nice to drive along small towns.

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  3. wennJanuary 8, 2010 at 7:58 PM

    nice view of the town!

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  4. SupermanJanuary 8, 2010 at 10:19 PM

    Now I know how Saratok look like even never go there and everytime just passing by. Thanks.

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  5. BengbengJanuary 9, 2010 at 7:41 PM

    i didnt realize the clock was not ticking

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  6. Malaysia AsiaJanuary 10, 2010 at 1:17 AM

    What were you doing in Saratok btw? Looks like a sleepy relaxed town. If even I drive on the Pan Borneo, I will sure to sibok here.

    Regards,
    David

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  7. Borneo FalconJanuary 10, 2010 at 10:12 AM

    I went to Saratok to check the town. Been a Sarawakian, I just want to get to know the places better

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  8. AnonymousMay 30, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    Good pictures to figure out Saratok.

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  9. nadzhiErahNovember 30, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    miss my h0met0wn...
    hv to be away fr0m family~~
    thanks 4 da pics!!
    l0ve it...
    home s0on~~
    :)

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  10. nadzhiErahNovember 30, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    miss my h0met0wn...
    hv to be away fr0m family~~
    thanks 4 da pics!!
    l0ve it...
    home s0on~~
    :)

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  11. AnonymousDecember 23, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    hello ... I will be going to saratok this coming tuesday ... any suggestion on which hotel to stay?

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