The Mulu National Park is one of Sarawak's greatest attractions.
Mulu's major claim to fame is its spectacular limestone caves.
The caves of Mulu command a long list of superlatives including
the world's largest cave passage (the Deer Cave), the world's
largest natural rock chamber (the Sarawak Chamber) and the Clearwater
Cave, the longest cave system in South-East Asia.
The spacious Deer Cave at 1000 metres wide and 120 metres high
can contain London's St Paul's Cathedral five times over. The
60 metres high "shower" continuously pouring from the roof near
the "Garden of Eden" is one of the many spectacular views within
the Cave.
The Sarawak Chamber can accommodate 40 Boeing 747 aircraft.
Besides the magnificent displays of limestone formation of stalactites
and stalagmites and Land Cave and Wind Cave, Mulu National Park
is also a paradise for naturalists and adventurers who love jungle
trekking and mountain climbing. The Park has 1500 species of flowering
plants, including 170 species of wild orchids and 10 types of
pitcher plants. There are 67 species of mammals and 262 types
of birds, including all eight species of hornbills.
Miri and Limbang are the two main entry points to Mulu National
Park. From Miri, visitors can either fly by scheduled Twin Otter
flights operated daily by MAS or take the express boat and motorised-longboat
all the way to Mulu.
Other attractions in Mulu National Park:
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