Fort Lily

Fort Lily is a historic Brooke-era fort situated on Bukit Lily overlooking Betong town in Betong District, Sarawak, Malaysia. Built in 1858 during the White Rajah era, it served as an administrative centre and defensive outpost. Constructed from belian hardwood, the fort now functions as a heritage museum displaying local history and Brooke administration artefacts. It is notable as one of the oldest forts in Sarawak and a landmark of Betong's colonial history.

Visitors can expect a restored timber hilltop fort overlooking Betong town and the surrounding river plain. The structure is a two-storey belian wood fort with exhibition galleries inside displaying historical photographs, artefacts, and information on Brooke administration and local Iban history. The compound includes information boards and open grounds with views of the town. Access is via steps up Bukit Lily.

Built in 1858 under the Brooke administration led by Charles Brooke, Fort Lily served as the administrative centre for the lower Batang Lupar region and as a defensive outpost to maintain order and protect river trade. Named after Lily Brooke, it is among the earliest forts built during the White Rajah period and was constructed using belian hardwood. It later served as a government office and is now preserved as a historical monument under the Sarawak Museum Department.

The fort represents Brooke-era heritage in Sarawak and reflects the historical interaction between the Brooke administration and local Iban communities in the Betong area. Today it functions as a local heritage museum preserving and presenting the history and cultural identity of Betong Division.