Tourism
Cavers’ delight Avid cave explorers will undoubtedly know of the famed Niah or Mulu caves, Sarawak’s world-renowned caverns that have drawn cavers from near and far to explore these beautiful natural-occurring chambers of stone. But besides these two famous cave systems, Sarawak has a lot more to offer to you caving enthusiasts out there.
Silabur Cave Silabur Cave is synonymous with Lobang Batu Village and is located in Serian. A hike up to the mouth of the cave, led by an experienced guide takes approximately one hour. Along the way, you get to enjoy scenic vistas of lush trees. At the cave, visitors will be greeted by swiftlets and a fascinating sight of limestone formations. If exploring the cave is not enough, you can even hike up to the summit, which takes another two hours. From the summit you can enjoy sweeping views of the village and its surrounding. Visitors are advised to wear proper hiking gear and bring along extra clothes. For safety reasons, visiting the cave during rainy season is prohibited. If you wish to stay an extra day or two, affordable homestyle accommodations are available. Getting there: A bus or van can take you there from Kuching City in about 1½ hours (80km).
Sireh Cave and Broken Jar What makes this cave so special is that it is one of the many caves in Sarawak with an archaeological significance, discovered by extensive archaeological excavation. Located at Kampung Bantang, Serian, it contains remnants of bones, shellfish, iron objects, and pottery used by early settlers more than 20,000 years ago, as well as ancient cave drawings were discovered here. Be sure to bring adequate drinking water, proper safety equipment, suitable attire and footwear for more comfortable hike. There are guides for hire that will assist you along your hiking excursion. Getting there: To get to this cave, located 56km from Kuching, take a cab or van from the city. The journey takes approximately one hour.
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