Deer Cave

Deer Cave

Deer Cave is located near Miri and was discovered in 1961 by a Malaysian geologist, but it wasn’t first explored until 1978. Its name comes from an unusual local deer that once came to rest in the cave and gnawed at the rocks on the walls. Since then, locals have called it Deer Cave, and it is a perfect spot for cave exploration.

In 1984, Deer Cave was developed as a tourist attraction for visitors. About 25,000 people come here every year. To enter Deer Cave, you first need to access Mulu National Park, and then walk about 3 kilometers. The inside of the cave is pitch black, but you can bring a flashlight. Currently, the cave is home to countless bats, making it their permanent residence. The ceiling is densely packed with layer upon layer of bats, and you can hear their eerie sounds, which are quite frightening. Although the bats don’t attack humans, having thousands of furry creatures overhead is still quite a scary experience.

But the most thrilling thing isn’t the thousands of bats — it’s the spectacular sight of them exiting the cave. They stream out like an inky dragon slowly coiling up the mountainside, winding its way upward until it finally bursts into the sky at the mountaintop, creating a truly magnificent spectacle.

Deer Cave

Must-visit reason: The most spine-chilling cave in Malaysia

Continent where the attraction is located: Asia【Asia】

Country/region where the attraction is located: Malaysia[Malaysia]

Province/state where the attraction is located: Sarawak State [Sarawak State]