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District in Sarawak, Malaysia
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Belaga is a small town on the Rejang River in Malaysia's province of Sarawak. Whilst the village can be explored in well under an hour, most visitors arrive in Belaga in order to explore the many longhouses, as well as the interior of Borneo. There are a few tour operators which are established in the town; however, the town is very well connected with the tribespeople and finding a local guide shouldn't be very difficult.
One of the more popular places with backpackers, although not the best value for money.
A cheaper, better alternative to Hotel Belaga. Behind the main bazaar so it's also a little quieter. Ask for the rooms on the second floor, as they are nicer.
The town has a Bank Simpanan National, with ATM. In case your card is quite sensitive, is better to withdraw money in previous cities before you run out.
By plane
Belaga has closed down the airstrip a few kilometers downstream from the village Punan Bah.
By 4x4
Take the long road from Bintulu or if you are dropped off at the Bakun Dam turn off (in Malay: Simpang Bakun) on the highway approx 40 km north of Bintulu, there are many 4X4s heading into Belaga.
Belaga is small enough to walk around in twenty minutes. For trips further afield, hire a longboat for a ride up/down river.
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