MIRI - SARAWAK

 

MIRI

EAST MALAYSIA

 

 

 

Miri, located near the border with Brunei, is the gateway to the north of Sarawak and its spectacular national parks, rivers and highlands. Regular Malaysian Airlines (MAS) flights connect Miri with Kuching and other domestic destinations. Miri, known also as the famous oil town in Sarawak, has plenty of good restaurants serving excellent local and western food and pubs whereby there are plenty of activities going on throughout the night at this bustling commercial centre. Miri is also a famous travel destination in this part of the region.

 

Not only is Miri the gateway to the Niah Caves and Mulu Caves, tourists come here for the beautiful beaches whereby the Taman Selera Beach is packed with visitors during the weekends. From here, tourists can also take a boat ride or cruise along the scenic Baram River to view the famous longhouses of the natives of Sarawak.

 

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