Miri & Northern Sarawak

Overview:
Miri & Northern Sarawak is the original oil town and region turned tourism gateway. Malaysia’s first oil well (1910) and now the access point for Mulu, Niah Caves, and coral reefs.

Character: Industrial, cosmopolitan, resource-based.

Key Attractions

Niah National Park — 40,000-year-old human habitation; Great Cave; bird’s nest harvesting
Lambir Hills National Park — 1,000+ tree species; waterfalls; canopy walkway
Tusan Beach — “Blue tears” bioluminescence (seasonal)
Miri-Sibuti Coral Reefs — Diving and snorkeling; WWII wreck dives

Best For: Divers, cavers, history buffs, Mulu transit travelers.

Recommended Stay: 1–2 days (Miri) + day trips.

Transportation: MYY airport; bus from Kuching (12+ hours); flight to Mulu.