What You Need To Know – Legendary & Beautiful Tasik Biru/Blue Lake

Have you ever found gold at your backyard? Well, you can ask any of the residents here at Bau, Sarawak and they will tell you about the gold mine which used to operate at Tasik Biru/Blue Lake. This man-made lake got its name from the Hakka Chinese dialect, “Tai Parit” which means “big drain”. Over time its name evolved to Tasik Biru/Blue Lake because of its unusually blue waters due to the high concentration of poisonous arsenic substance in the lake.

Visit Tasik Biru in the morning – Bau, Sarawak

Tasik Biru, Bau

When should you visit Tasik Biru ?

You can visit this scenic blue lake at any time of the day! However, if you wish to cross the lake or try out the water activities then we suggest visiting the lake around 10am. In our experience, this is the best time to visit the lake due to the unpredictable weather here in Sarawak. One thing you should know is that Kuching is the wettest place in Malaysia, on average having 279 days of rainfall annually.

Ticket counter operation hours:-

Weekdays (Monday – Friday) > 10am – 6pm

Weekends (Saturday, Sunday, Public Holiday) > 9am – 6pm

Tasik Biru/Blue Lake – Sarawak Delta Geopark

Entrance fees :-

There are 3 ways to use your ticket here:

Tasik Biru/Blue Lake tickets – Bau, Sarawak

1) Boat Ride

Includes a tour of the lake using the speed boat and a 1 way trip to the Roxy Rock Café
From the café, you will have to walk back to the entrance via the Floating Bridge
Tickets are RM 10 (per adult) and RM 5 (per child)

Hop on the speed boat at the mini jetty – Tasik Biru/Blue Lake – Bau, Sarawak

Drop off point is at the Roxy Rock Café – Tasik Biru/Blue Lake, Bau – Sarawak

2) Pedal Boat

Includes a 30 minutes pedal boat ride on the lake
You can use the Floating Bridge to get across the lake
Tickets are RM 10 (per person)

3) Floating Bridge

Includes free drinks at the Roxy Rock Café
You can use the Floating Bridge to get across the lake
Tickets are RM 10 (per adult + free 2 canned drinks) and RM 5 (per child + free 1 canned drink)

*Adult (13 years & above), Children (2 – 12 years)

Floating Bridge – Tasik Biru/Blue Lake – Bau, Sarawak

Sunny day at the Floating Bridge – Tasik Biru/Blue Lake

How to visit Tasik Biru?

Since the lake is located at the outskirts of Kuching, there is limited choices when it comes to transportation. To get here you either rent a car, take a taxi/e-Hailing or contact Roxy Hotel for transportation arrangements.

AirAsia e-Hailing service

How long is the journey to Tasik Biru?

The scenic lake is located just under an hour away from Kuching (38km from the city centre). If you’re planning to drive here yourself, there’s nothing much to worry about as the roads here are quite straight forward with signboards leading to the lake. To make it easier for you, we’ve included the Google Maps directions here for your reference.

Tasik Biru – Google Maps

Can I stay overnight at Tasik Biru?

Yes, you can now stay at the Roxy Tasik Biru Floating Chalets which sits across the lake and fall asleep overlooking the mysterious yet beautiful Tasik Biru/Blue Lake. For bookings and enquires, you can visit Roxy Hotel’s website.

Tasik Biru Roxy Hotel – Bau Sarawak

1st Floating Chalets – Tasik Biru/Blue Lake (Image credit: Roxy Hotel)

View of the chalet – Tasik Biru/Blue Lake (Image credit: Roxy Hotel)

Roxy Tasik Biru Chalet Price – Bau, Sarawak

Useful tips

If you plan to drive here, ensure that your car tyre and brakes are working well
Check the weather before making your trip here to avoid getting caught in the rain

Remember to wear your life jackets whenever you are taking part in any water activities
Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian for any water activities
During a strong wind or rain, all water activities will not be allowed for safety purposes
No fishing is allowed as these fishes still have some arsenic content in them
Beware of static electricity on the floating bridge hand railing! I got shocked multiple times on the floating bridge without noticing the signboard, so remember to watch out
Please keep the area clean so others can enjoy its beauty too
Make sure to carry along your camera to snap memorable photos

Wear your lifejackets – Tasik Biru/Blue Lake, Bau – Sarawak

Water activities notice board – Tasik Biru/Blue Lake Bau

No fishing allowed here – Tasik Biru/Blue Lake – Bau, Sarawak

Watch out for static electricity – Tasik Biru/Blue Lake – Bau, Sarawak

So getting that out of the way, let’s find out what you can do at Tasik Biru ?

1. Enjoy the scenic view of the Tasik Biru

Whether its your 1st or 10th visit here, the scenic view of Tasik Biru never fails to disappoint its visitors. You can take a stroll along the lake or feed the fishes here and watch as they swim up close to the surface playfully.

Scenic view of Tasik Biru/Blue Lake – Bau, Sarawak

Take a stroll along the lake – Tasik Biru/Blue Lake – Bau, Sarawak

Feed the fishes at Tasik Biru/Blue Lake – Bau, Sarawak

2. Discover the history and myths of Tasik Biru

The gold mining activities in the small town of Bau began in 1820 and ceased operations a century later due to the flash floods which made it very difficult to resume operations. The gold mine has a depth of over 300ft / 90m and is estimated to still hold around 28 Tons of gold rocks in the lake.

Tasik Biru/Blue Lake – Bau, Sarawak

There are several myths, tragedies and sightings in Tasik Biru which emerged over the years amongst the popular ones are :-

Bus Accident Tragedy

Back in 1979, a bus plunged into Tasik Biru, taking away 30 lives. A common belief is that the Lord of the Land and Ground was looking for a human soul to guard the land. In remembrance of the victims, a monument is planned to be erected near the lake soon.

Bus Accident in Tasik Biru/Blue Lake – Bau, Sarawak

The Stone King

There is a popular story amongst gold miners about a human-like deity believed to be the Stone King. During the mining operation, the stone was removed from the bottom of the lake. The Stone King was not happy with this and decided to flood the mine as a revenge.

Illustration of the stone deity carvings – Tasik Biru/Blue Lake, Bau – Sarawak

3 Monsters of Tasik Biru

There were also numerous sightings of 3 monsters swimming in Tasik Biru and estimated to be as long as 3m! A medium was brought to the lake to carry out a ritual as the 3 monsters were believed to be evil beings roaming the lake. After the ritual was done, these monsters were not sighted anymore.

Illustration of the 3 monsters of Tasik Biru/Blue Lake, Bau – Sarawak

The Legend of the Golden Tortoise

During mining, a group of miners found a golden tortoise at the bottom of the gold mine. They couldn’t catch the tortoise as it quickly buried itself in the ground. Furious, the miners dug and dug the earth but the tortoise went even deeper. All of a sudden, water began splashing out of the ground and eventually flooding the entire gold mine.

Illustration of the Golden Tortoise – Tasik Biru/Blue Lake, Bau – Sarawak

World War II arsenal

There are also rumours that the residents near the lake found Japanese cannonballs and samurai swords from World War II. It is believed to be thrown into the lake by the Japanese forces during their occupation in Sarawak.

Illustration of the World War II arsenal left behind – Tasik Biru/Blue Lake, Bau – Sarawak

3. Walk on the Floating Bridge

This is one of the main attractions here, whereby visitors can feel like they are walking on water.

Floating Bridge – Tasik Biru/Blue Lake – Bau, Sarawak

4. Take a tour of the lake

For those who want to fully explore the lake, you can do so by taking the boat ride tour.

Take a tour of Tasik Biru/Blue Lake – Bau, Sarawak

5. Try out the water activities

One of the best activities here for you to bond with your friends and family is the paddle boat, where you can ride it to the edge of the lake and check out the surrounding area. This ride requires you to do some leg workout though, so be prepared to paddle!

Paddle boat – Tasik Biru/Blue Lake – Bau, Sarawak

6. Relax at the Roxy Rock Café

Located across the lake is Roxy Rock Café where you can quench your thirst and purchase some snacks. There is also a bamboo styled bridge leading up to a mini waterfall which you can check out too.

Roxy Rock Café – Tasik Biru/Blue Lake – Bau, Sarawak

Enjoying the view at Roxy Rock Café – Tasik Biru/Blue Lake

Relax at Roxy Rock Café – Tasik Biru/Blue Lake

View point at Roxy Rock Café – Tasik Biru/Blue Lake

Plenty of places to relax – Roxy Rock Café

Found a couple of gold rocks! Tasik Biru/Blue Lake – Bau, Sarawak

7. Dine at the Tasik Biru Food Village

Just beside the lake, you will be able to find the food court which is open from Tuesday – Sunday, 7am – 12am. After we were done exploring Tasik Biru, we dropped by the food court for a quick meal before heading back to Kuching. There are a variety of stalls here for you to choose from, so finding food here is quite easy and convenient.

Tasik Biru Food Village – Bau, Sarawak

Have any experience or tips on visiting “Tasik Biru / Blue Lake in Bau? Let us know and share your thoughts and questions in the comments section. We’d love to hear from you!

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