Marudi Photowalk in Sarawak
This is a recap of my Marudi Photowalk in Sarawak, which I did in 2018, when I stopped here to reach Mulu National Park by longboat. While Marudi is one of the lesser-visited destinations in Sarawak, it is probably one of the most natural townships for the Orang Ulu.
Marudi is a very small town located by the Baram River in the interior of Sarawak and borders the Kingdom of Brunei. The best way to get here is via road from the city of Miri, which is a 90-minute drive using the local roads and crossing several riverways.
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| People used to take the car ferry system before the bridges were constructed. |
Once here, this township can be a stark contrast to what you have seen in other towns and cities across Sarawak, as it is still underdeveloped.
This place is a gold mine for the avid photographer, with so much natural scenery to photograph. But one needs to know the best time to explore Marudi town. I was only passing by, but I had some free time to explore the main town area and needed to return here for more photography.
Marudi Photos
Below are random photos taken during my short time in Marudi while I walked around the main town area.
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| A shopkeeper is still maintaining his classic Drug Store look and feel. |
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| The famous Baram Regatta statue in Marudi Town. |
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| Boats at the Marudi jetty travel up and down the Baram River. |
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| Old wooden shophouses in Marudi. |
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| Take a time-travel experience at this hair salon. |
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| Baram Chinese Society Building. |
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| Inside one of the classic coffee shops in Marudi. |
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| A classic Singer Sewing Machine signboard. |
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| One of the old shop houses on the main street. |
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| A local lady selling vegetables in Marudi town. |
Conclusion
Spending just two hours walking around Marudi was not enough, but the natural lifestyle here impressed me. Locals are extremely friendly, and street photography here would be the best way to capture the scene. However, I may even plan another Marudi Photowalk in Sarawak in the near future.
And if you are interested, you can also view some of the other Malaysia Photowalks I have done over the last few years.
