Sri Aman, formerly known as Simanggang, about 3 hours' driving from Kuching City. Driving overland using Pan Borneo Highway is the other alternative to this town since
there is no Airport in this town, along the road, greenery and patches of small paddy, pepper garden and fruits orchard lining the road up to Sri Aman. Sri Aman was chosen where "Aman" means peacefulness. Sri Aman brings the meaning of "Town of Peace" and therefore pigeons became the symbol of Sri Aman as pigeons symbolized peacefulness. Among the activities in Sri Aman as Pesta Benak (Tidal Bore) celebrates in May. Other places to visit as Wong Tapang Rumput , Batang Ai National Park, the Maludam National Park and some other tourism activities such as eco-tourism and cultural tourism to the Iban longhouses such as at Skrang and Batang Ai or Mejong and Murat Longhouse.
Overland to Sri Aman:
Pan Borneo Highway from Kuching to Sri Aman.Small Town of Sungai Tenggang. You may stop here for rest and washroom.Sungai Tenggang TownLachau Town, another rest stop after Sungai Tenggang along Pan Borneo Highway to Sri Aman.The stalls selling local delicacies. If you plan to have a visit to Longhouses, you may buy some stationery in Lachau as a door gift to children and some biscuits for the longhouses dweller.Bukit Begunan, famous for the steep uphill and downhill. Extra careful for driver especially at night and during raining days.The patches of paddy field along the Pan Borneo Highway to Sri Aman.The views on-top Bukit BegunanThe views on-top Bukit BegunanThe communication tower on-top Bukit BegunanThe Sarawak pepper garden along the Highway to Sri AmanThe Iban Longhouse along the Highway leading to Sri Aman town.The Iban Longhouse along the Highway leading to Sri Aman town.The Gate to Sri AmanThe Symbol of Sri Aman, the pigeon as a symbol of peace and harmony.The Federal administrative center in Sri AmanSri Aman town during week endSri Aman town during week endSri Aman waterfront, the venue for Tidal Bore festival.The river bank and jetty during low tideThe river known as Batang Lupar and always associated with "Bujang Senang", the legendary huge crocodile found in this river.Tidal Bore look-out pointThe views of Sri Aman town from Fort Alice.Among the famous Hotel in Sri Aman.
Alice Fort, once served as fortress to defend from an attack from Skrang Iban's warriors during White Rajah James Brooke dynasty.Fort AliceThe Malay Kampung in Sri Aman.
Among the famous Hotel in Sri Aman.
