It is the vibrant commercial and social center for the middle Rajang River catering to the longhouse communities and timber camps.

It is an excellent base for exploring nearby longhouses or for arranging trips to the Upper Rejang and Balleh Rivers.

[3] In 1924, a peace treaty was signed between the Iban and the Orang Ulu people at Fort Kapit, thus ending the hostilities between the two tribes permanently.

[4] On 28 January 1934, Kapit experienced the most severe flood in history with water level as high as 162 feet (49 m).

[11] Kapit is home to many races like Iban, Chinese, Malay, Bidayuh, Kenyah, Kayan, and Melanau.

Express bus shuttle service to and fro Sibu and Kapit available less than a month, on New Year 2022, after the road completion.

[15] While the main road, connecting Sibu and Kapit, has completed, the main problem due to lack of available alternative road previously not faced in Kapit is congestion in peak hours, making it harder for motorists to have a smooth and consistent journey.

[16] In anticipation of such cases, federal government announced an alternative road would be built at some point,[17] although as of April 2022, there's still no word regarding the project.

Kolej Profesional Mara Kapit There is a museum housed inside Fort Sylvia today.

The museum exhibits the photographs and documents depicting the early history of Kapit, photographs and mementos of Jugah Barieng (an Iban paramount leader), Iban costumes, textiles, mural paintings, and Sarawak amber carvings.

[20] Kapit is known for its Empurau fish which can sold as high as RM 500 per kilogramme for its rarity and unique taste when being served as an exotic dish.

Pelagus Rapids resort is located at one hour boat ride from Kapit town.