KUCHING: Sibu has been listed as the most affordable tourist destination in Malaysia, according to Agoda.
The digital travel platform revealed that Sibu is where travelers can enjoy competitive room rates this month, with an average room rate of RM136.
“With many across Asia and Australia looking forward to long weekends and holidays in the coming weeks, price-savvy travelers will be happy to learn that Agoda crunched the numbers to reveal the cheapest tourist destinations. In Malaysia, it is Sibu, Sarawak where travelers can enjoy the most competitive room rates this month,” it said in a press release yesterday (April 6).
Also in Malaysia, the top five destinations are Alor Setar, Kuala Terengganu, Kota Bharu and Taiping respectively.
Other destinations with the cheapest average accommodation rates across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region are Khon Kaen (Thailand), Surakarta (Indonesia), Puri (India), Bacolod (Philippines), Ninh Binh (Vietnam), Chiba (Japan), Gwangju (South Korea), Kinmen Islands (Taiwan) and Brisbane (Australia).
Agoda director of partner services – Malaysia and Brunei Cleland Robertson said with 2023 already well underway and public holidays coming up in numerous regions, many are looking for a well-deserved break.
“But at the same time, with the cost of living in the daily news across the globe, we’re all trying to be smart about how to spend our hard-earned cash.
“I’m hopeful that these Agoda findings will help travelers discover some exciting destinations and save money along the way,” he added.
Despite being the lowest price tourist destinations, the researched locations have lots to offer to visitors and are nothing short of hidden gems.
Agoda highlighted Sibu as an often-overlooked charm with a lively food scene, rich historical and cultural heritage and stunning natural wonders.
Visitors can immersed themselves in the ancient traditions of the Tua Pek Kong Temple and discover the haven for nature lovers with numerous parks, nature reserves and walking trails like the Bukit Lima Nature Reserve, Sibu Lake Gardens and the Sungai Merah Heritage Walk.
“Like anywhere in Malaysia, food in Sibu is in abundance, from the local kopitiams (old-style coffee shops) to the Sibu Night Market. For an authentic experience, do try Sarawak’s popular ‘mee sua’ (fine noodles in rich herbal soup), Kampua noodles, or the popular ‘kompia’ (flat pastries often filled with meat).
“Go ahead and explore the budget friendly gem of Sibu for yourself and don’t forget to take home souvenirs from the Sibu Central Market.”
