Things to do & places to visit in Miri District, Sarawak, Malaysia

Miri District district in Sarawak, Malaysia. Timezone: Asia/Kuching, current date and time: Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 23:40.

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Top things to do (14)

• Beach & Pool Clubs
• National Parks
• Cemeteries
• Caverns & Caves
• Scenic Walking Areas
• Religious Sites
• Points of Interest & Landmarks
• Geologic Formations
• Science Museums
• Visitor Centers
• Parks
• Shopping Malls
• Beaches
• Nature & Wildlife Areas

Top places to visit (25 attractions)

1. 5.0 Penan Peace Park Long Kerong (22 reviews)
   - Awesome cultural and jungle experience
   Spent More than 3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas
   
   
   Picnic with the Penan organized a shirt trip for me several years back and it is still one of my all time favorite travel experiences. Getting there takes some effort but that is part of the fun... small plane, 4WD, longboat upriver. The guides and family I stayed with made this an unforgettable experience with their stories and their bushcraft skills are amazing. I went into the forest for four days looking at distant mountain ranges, seeing some of the remnant big trees that have not been cut down in other parts of Sarawak and generally living off the land. This is a great opportunity to experience another way of life in a small way while also supporting local people in the way they want to craft their lives. See more..
   
2. 4.5 Mulu World Heritage Area (393 reviews)
   - Awesome
   National Parks • Caverns & Caves • Geologic Formations
   
   
   The forested mountains feature spectacular razor-edged pinnacles and hide one of the largest limestone cave systems in the world. See more..
   
3. 4.5 Bario Asal Londhouse (14 reviews)
   - Traditional Kelabit Longhouse
   Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
   Though there's 3 ways of reaching Bario, flying (on board a 19 seater Twin-otter plane) is the fastest way of reaching Bario. Bario Asal Longhouse is the oldest, most traditional Kelabit longhouse standing. This longhouse was built on the runway of Bario's 2nd airport in the 1950/60's to replace the old longhouse. Over the years, The longhouse have move forward with time. We now see modern electrical appliances, modern kitchen etc. One may engage the locals for a tour of the longhouse (with the fee of RM30 for the 1st person and RM5 per person for subsequent participant) The weather is cool all year long due to its high altitude. On a clear night, one is able to see the milky way. Awesomely beautiful sight. Bario is powered by a mini hydro dam. A tour the the dam can also be arranged (with the fee of RM30 for the 1st person and RM5 per person for subsequent participant). See more..
   
4. 4.5 Prayer Mountain (7 reviews)
   - Nice hike!
   Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
   The mountain is pretty steep, but a nice hike and a wonderful view from the top! Halfways there is a wooden chapel - it's a good place to take a rest. Definitly worth a visit when in Bario. See more..
   
5. 4.5 Piasau Nature Reserve (6 reviews)
   - A great place to spot hornbills
   Spent 1-2 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas
   
   
   This a great reserve not too far from Miri centre. A Grab drive to the reserve is less than RM10, or one can walk to the reserve if time permits (around an hour and a half's walk from the centre). The area around the turn off to the boat club is said to be a good place to see hornbills. It took me no time to spot a couple and following them around let me see them in close proximity. It almost looked like the birds weren't scared to come close. See more..
   
6. 4.5 Hawaii Beach (2 reviews)
   - Very cool beach
   Beaches • Scenic Walking Areas
   It feel as if you are in real hawaii, cool sea breeze all year long. Very nice place for young and old be it with family or friends.Always packed with visitors especially weekends. U can choose to stay overnight and chalet services are available at reasonable price. See more..
   
7. 4.0 Niah National Park (118 reviews)
   - Explore cave and walk trough a boardwalk forrest
   National Parks
   
   
   A national park, it provides amenities for the solo to the group traveler and visitor. Walk through the forest to the many caves within. Explore the multiple caves available with an easy walk through the forest on its boardwalk or you can get a guide to get you on the trails. With mini falls and event views from peaks. There is even a river boat ride to travel down. Get to know people and if your lucky, visit a village that is link by the river. See more..
   
8. 4.0 Tusan Cliff Beach (79 reviews)
   - Quite refreshing view and excellent creation of nature
   Spent 1-2 hours Beaches
   
   
   A short drive from city of Miri Malaysia in the northern part of state of Sarawak. Very near to Brunei Darussalam border. Relaxing destination fur from crowded tourist places. Nature has created it's own pictorial stand in local language "Memang Baik" See more..
   
9. 4.0 The Grand Old Lady (45 reviews)
   - Leisure Roundabout Miri
   Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
   Leisure Roundabout Miri. It's my 2nd time visiting Miri with my mother. The 1st time was November 2019, when she could still walk. However, this time she is on wheelchair, but we still managed to come again. Although Miri is not my hometown and many said that Miri has got nothing to do. But in my point of view and opinion, I feel that Miri is really a peaceful, quiet and relaxing place. I will definitely be planning again soon with my family. See more..
   
10. 4.0 Tusan Beach (28 reviews)
    - TUSAN BLUE EYE
    Beaches
    
    
    Tusan Beach is a beautiful sea beach where you can enjoy a coconut milk and feel the breeze of the South China Sea. The Beach located high above over the mountain and you can see a aerial view of 180 degree view and walking down on a path bring you to the seaside to enjoy the salt water and waves splashing onto your feet. There are certain season that when you stay till at night where you can see what is call "BLUE TEAR" it is the whole sea become alive and turn BLUE crystal sea and giving the blue light over the whole sea beach. This is such a beautiful scene that you should watch. But you need to check the timing. See more..
    
11. 4.0 Luak Esplanade (28 reviews)
    - Clean beach with beautiful sunset
    Beach & Pool Clubs
    
    
    Not too crowded and the beach was really clean. Not too far from the main town area. Pretty good place for an evening stroll See more..
    
12. 4.0 Taman Awam (25 reviews)
    - Miri Taman Awan
    Parks
    
    
    Nice Pak with suspension bridge. Having a water park as well. Been there for early morning exercise. Worth to visit for photo taking too See more..
    
13. 4.0 Gua Niah (14 reviews)
    - great caves
    Caverns & Caves
    
    
    on the day we did traders cave ,painted cave and niah cave. round trip of about 10kms take a torch you will need it in some parts of the caves. some of the board walks in the cave can be slippery. great day See more..
    
14. 4.0 Riam Temple (5 reviews)
    - Soak up the peace
    Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    Beautiful and quite a moving experience. It is a very peaceful place in the middle of a busy town, the carved, painted doors and wall hangings are amazing given the age. Well worth a stop. See more..
    
15. 4.0 Hai Long Si Temple (4 reviews)
    - Pray and Make a Wish!
    Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites
    
    
    The temple name against dragon king in the deep sea. The person in charge shown me the small statue of the dragon (it believed to have 200 years old ) that found underneath the buddha statue in the temple. No joystick inside the temple. It's only allowed outside the temple with RM5 to purchase the joystick. i like the beautiful koi fishes in the ponds right in front of the lobby. One of the GOD seems like really hear my prayer and let my dream came true. When i returned, the person who owed me money, finally pay back to me. Thanks God! See more..
    
16. 4.0 Boulevard Mall (4 reviews)
    - Good selection
    Shopping Malls
    
    
    Shopping spree with lots of offers in December 2017. There are generally priced too. This mall is also linked to the newer ones Permaisuri Mall See more..
    
17. 4.0 Lian Hua San Ching Tien Temple (3 reviews)
    - Praying and Worship
    Religious Sites
    
    
    4th November 2019, 1st day in Miri. Planned to visit this temple for worship. Kenny Moey from: Singapore See more..
    
18. 4.0 Visitors’ Information Centre, Miri (2 reviews)
    - Visitors' information counter
    Visitor Centers
    
    
    Found the staff quite helpful. Lots of free posters and booklets. If you like their display pics just ask they may have more. I got beautiful posters on orang utan, caves, native costumes, rafflesia all free See more..
    
19. 3.5 Crocodile Farm (108 reviews)
    - A park nestled in Kuala Baram
    Nature & Wildlife Areas
    
    
    Iam a crocodile lover so went to this place late afternoon and ig took approximately 30mins from Miri town. Very few people during my visit and there wasn't any crocs show available. The park earn additional income by charging visitor's buying nuts, bananas for monkey, taking pics with baby crocs, albino snake and feeding crocs. There is a Arapaima Gigas being reared in the lake but absolute invisible due to large pond and dark view. The state government could improve on upgrading the park by getting someone expertise in the field. See more..
    
20. 3.5 Miri City Fan (94 reviews)
    - A fan of Fan Park
    Parks
    
    
    A well kept and spacious park situated in the centre of Miri, have a picnic, stroll round or jog which ever takes your fancy. Facilities include a swimming pool open only weekdays ATM. Also library with reading and IT amenities. There are food stalls in the late afternoons early evening See more..
    
21. 3.5 Luak Bay (17 reviews)
    - Nice view, but dirty beach
    Spent < 1 hour Beaches
    
    
    The beach is nothing to see, jellyfish in the water and lots of natural pollution from upstream logging washed down river to the sea See more..
    
22. 3.5 Taman Bulatan (5 reviews)
    - Good for morning jog
    Parks
    been here for the 1st time. fresh air. not crowded. suitable for the morning jog. hvnt try after work yet. got some activities too like chinese yoga (?) See more..
    
23. 3.0 Petroleum Museum (32 reviews)
    - Mixed feelings
    Spent 1-2 hours Science Museums
    
    
    This museum gives you a nice overview on the history of the oil exploration over the years in Miri. The museum opened in 2005,interesting but on the same time it’s really not maintained, several screens are not working. Grab from city centre to museum RM7 Museum entrance FREE See more..
    
24. 3.0 Loagan Bunut National Park (9 reviews)
    - Awesome!
    National Parks • Parks
    
    
    We booked a trip to Loagan Bunut with Mutiara Homestay Resort. A day before the trip, we were informed the water level was low (2 ft) & were given a choice to proceed or cancel the trip. We proceed with low expectation, well no lake tour. The journey fr Miri took 2 hrs. The road conditions is good except for early part due to a hiway construction. We were greeted by our host, Mr Roland, who took us to his homestay via a boat. Despite low water level, the boat ride from PHQ to the resort was smooth with an awesome views. The homestay is beautiful, unique & very clean. The views of sunrise & sunset from the homestay were beyond words. As there’s no lake tour, we spent our time taking pics, chatting with our friendly hosts (Mr Roland & Mdm Doreen), cooking our dinner & breakfast. We made a good decision to visit the lake when the water is low as it offers a different scenic view. Overall the trip was above our expectations. Will go again when the water level is high. See more..
    
25. 2.0 Colonial cemetery (3 reviews)
    - Sad.
    Spent < 1 hour Cemeteries
    
    
    Tricky to find. The entrance is between SMK St Columba (school) & Gymkhana Club Miri. GPS N04 23.100 E113 59.104 A small neglected Colonial era Christian cemetery. It contains a mixed bag of European ex-pats, Chinese & orang Asli graves & marker stones. what struck me was the disproportionate amount of young deaths. See more..