Cave in Malaysia

Cave in Malaysia-Gua Tempurung

Malaysia is a country that provide a lot of attraction destination for tourist either domestic or international tourists. Besides theme parks that provide entertainment for leisure, beach resorts for white sandy beach, clear crystal water and amazing coral reef, Malaysia also is a place for psychocentric people or adventure lover since caving is now gaining popularity and becoming a favourite activity among tourists.

This multicultural country has some of the biggest and longest caves in the world. Some of the caves are archaeological site, some with uniqueness of stalagmites and stalactites and maybe underground rivers. Some caves also are home of fauna such as bats, swiftlets, snakes, spiders, centipedes and many more.

Niah cave in Sarawak

Amongst the most famous caves of Malaysia are caves in Gunung Mulu National Park, Sarawak. This park is home to the Niah Cave and was declared as World Heritage Site since 2001. Niah caves is a famous archaeological site where 40 000 years old  human skull and rock painting which date back to 1200 years old has been found in this cave that form the main attraction to this cave. Some of the caves in this park also are world record holders. Among of the caves are Nasib Bagus Cave which houses the world's largest chamber,Sarawak Chamber. Besides, Clearwater cave also is one of the 10th largest in the world with 175km long. Deer cave in here also is one of the world's largest cave passages.

Batu Caves in Gombak

In Peninsular Malaysia, there are also has numerous cave that famous among tourists. Located in Gombak, Selangor, Batu Caves is famous tourist destination and site of the annual Thaipusam festival for Hindu people. The caves is made of limestone and have 272 steps which will lead you up to the religious temple. In Perak,  Tempurung Cave is one of the best cave in Peninsular with series of huge chambers, some fine formation and fine river passage. It is open to the public and is equipped with electric lighting and walkways. Besides, Perak also is homes for Lenggong Valley which is an important archaeological site where Perak Man, an 11 000 years old skeleton was found.

Gua Wang Burma

Kelam 2 Cave also is recorded as one of the Peninsular's longest caves and accessible to adventure cavers, likewise Gua Wang Burma. Located near the Park Visitor Centre, Perlis, Wang Burma Cave now is compulsory to have a guide for caving in order of safety. The caves at Kota Gelanggi and Gunung Senyum in Pahang have been developed for tourism. Kota Gelanggi caves complex is historical importance where various archaeological digs was held here especially by the Museum Negara Department of Museum and Antiquities has revealed human remains dating 1500 years. In Kedah, Cerita Cave is famous for its Merong Mahawangsa legends. There are also some ancient inscriptions which are said to be verses from the Koran-Muslim scripture.

In summary, Malaysia is a country that has numerous caves with their own history and legends. Here is suggested destination for adventure cavers who seek for adrenaline experience. Besides, nature lover also are invited to enjoy the experience of various nature attractions here! ^_^

prepared by: Umi Zainurrina Bt Zainudin

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