1_Malaysia Borneo Caves, Sarawak, Mulu 马来西亚婆罗洲,砂拉越州属,姆禄洞
Malaysia Borneo Caves, Sarawak, Mulu 马来西亚婆罗洲,砂拉越州属,姆禄洞
Mulu Caves, Sarawak At 529 sq km,
Gunung Mulu National Park is Sarawak’s largest national park. Designated a
Unesco World Heritage site, this park is an unspoilt wilderness offering
caving, trekking and wildlife-viewing. Mulu is known for many things. For one,
there is the Mulu Caves, a series of caves and caverns with the largest called
the Sarawak Chamber, which is large enough to park eight 747 Jumbo jets! It is
also home to the Deer Cave, which is the world’s largest cave passage. It is a
gaping cavern in the mountainside, huge beyond comprehension. As the sun
sets(between 5pm to 7pm), thousands of free-tailed bats fly out of the caves,
creating a dark and mysterious atmosphere as these nocturnal creatures cloud
the sky before dispersing in their hunt for a night meal. This is one of the
highlights of Mulu not to be missed.
The Deer, Lang, Clearwater and
Wind Caves are all known as the Show Caves. Many others are closed to the
public for preservation or deemed too dangerous. Deer Cave and Lang’s cave
officially open in the afternoon and is lighted. Both are located a 3km away
from Park Headquarters, and are safe with walkways and wooden steps. Lang Cave
has stalagmites and stalactites to mesmerise you whereas Deer Cave is awe
inspiring with is huge cave passage. At 2160m long and 220m deep, they have the
world’s largest cave passage.
Clearwater Cave & Wind Cave
officially open only in the morning and are located an hour’s walk away from
park headquarters, following a trail next to Sungai Melinau. Clearwater Cave
has a pool of clear water near the cave entrance, sourced from an underground
river. Wind Cave has some impressive caverns and beautiful limestone
formations. The total cave system is 51km long and 355m deep. A Park fee of
RM20 is chargeable.
It is possible to explore the
nooks and crannies of the Show Caves away from the pedestrian walkways. The
park offer guides for adventure caving but needs at least a day’s notice. Price
ranges from RM200 to RM300 for groups of up to five people. Tour companies also
offer such caving expeditions, which may include crawling, climbing and
swimming through many passages.
Getting there
Miri is
the jumping-off point. From Miri, visitors can take Malaysia Airlines flight
(15 minutes) or take the express boat from Kuala Baram (three hours) to Marudi.
From Marudi, take a commercial express boat to Kuala Apoh or Long Panai on the
Tutoh River (a tributary of the Baram River). The express departs Marudi at noon
daily and returns to Marudi in the early morning of the next day. The trip
takes about three hours. Transport hassles are one reason many travelers resort
to tours. Trekking on your own will seem expensive because guide fees and boat
hire rates are based on groups.
Planning
your Malaysia‘s Caving
Exploration with Cheng Pai Voyage
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