Niah National Park

Niah National Park

Introduction The most important attractions in Niah National Park are Niah Cave and the Painted Cave, which feature clusters of swiftlet nests and ancient rock paintings.

The park’s most representative feature is the Great Cave, which has a large 250-meter fissure. Locals hang the wooden poles and ladders used for harvesting swiftlet nests from the cave ceiling. The swiftlet nest harvesting season is typically from May to June and October each year. There is also Traders’ Cave, a cave where swiftlet nest collectors once lived, which still retains wooden structures over 100 years old.

The Painted Cave preserves ancient rock paintings dating back more than 1,000 years. In addition, there are ancient boat coffins inside the cave. A guide is required when visiting this cave.

Tip: It’s very dark inside the caves, so be sure to bring your own flashlight. Food/Accommodation/Shopping Accommodation and restaurants are available around the main area of the park and along both banks of the Niah River, with stays available for as low as forty to fifty Malaysian ringgit per night. Transportation You can take a bus from Miri or Bintulu to Batu Niah Village. In Miri, the pickup point is at Miri Bus Terminal (RM10, 1 hour 45 minutes, 6 buses daily). In Bintulu, the pickup point is on Jl Masjid Street in front of Li Hua Plaza (RM11, 2 hours, 5 buses daily). From Batu Niah Village, you can take a half-hour boat ride or taxi to the park, or walk, which takes about one hour. Admission/Opening Hours Admission is RM10. The park management office is open from 8:00 to 17:00.

Sarawak, Malaysia