Gutian Park

Gutian Park

Located in Bukit Lima, Sibu, Gutian Park was jointly constructed by the Sibu Municipal Council and the Sarawak Gutian Association. Covering an area of three acres, the park boasts a beautiful environment. Since its completion and opening two months ago, it has not only become a popular spot for locals to exercise or take walks in the morning but also added a new tourist attraction to Sibu.

The park has an artificial lake filled with lotus flowers, and five pavilions have been built around the surrounding grassy areas, including two large and two small pavilions, as well as a themed pavilion. The themed pavilion is named “Siyuan Pavilion,” and inside are inscribed four large characters—“Loyalty, Filial Piety, Integrity, and Modesty”—written by Zhu Xi, a renowned Neo-Confucian master of the Song Dynasty from Gutian, Fujian, China.

The吉祥塔 (Auspicious Tower) is another key structure in the park. It is said that the tower was built as a replica of the century-old吉祥塔 in Gutian, Fujian, with identical dimensions, size, and design.

In addition, the park also features a “Gutian Unnamed Pioneers Memorial Monument” to commemorate the contributions of unsung pioneers to the early development of Sibu’s pioneer settlements.

Under the large trees in the park, 50 stone benches have been installed for visitors to sit and relax, along with stone mushrooms, stone bamboo shoots, stone peaches, and stone persimmons—specialties of Gutian.

In the midst of the lotus leaves stands Sibu’s landmark—a white swan—symbolizing the vast skies and open riverbanks of the Rajang River (also known as the Swan River), representing a lovely paradise where residents on both sides can settle freely and thrive.

Gutian Park in Sibu is not only a meticulous creation by the local Gutian community but also an example of seamless cooperation between the government and the people. Now, the Sarawak Gutian Association has handed over full maintenance and security management of the park to the Sibu Municipal Council.