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Niah National Park

A national park in northern Sarawak where rainforest, limestone caves and a long record of human occupation are explored by river, boardwalks and forest trails. The visit focuses on Niah Great Cave and Gua Kain Hitam, with rock paintings and ancient burials.

Raised boardwalk through rainforest leading to Niah Great Cave.
Photo by Starlightchild Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
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What makes it special

  • Niah Great Cave and its monumental chambers.
  • Gua Kain Hitam, known for red hematite paintings and boat-shaped ancient coffins.
  • An elevated boardwalk through lowland rainforest, reached after crossing the Niah River by motorboat.
Interior of Niah Great Cave with a walkway and natural light.
Photo by WAqil Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Forest trail leading toward Painted Cave in Niah National Park.
Photo by Nur Nafis Naim Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
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Raised boardwalk through rainforest leading to Niah Great Cave.

Niah National Park from Miri for caves, boardwalks and rock art

Niah National Park lets you explore a vast cave inhabited for millennia, cross humid forest on boardwalks and reach rock paintings with an unhurried plan.

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Profile updated: 23/09/2026