Mulu Deer Cave

Deer Cave is the world's largest cave at 2km long and 174m high. The cave got its name as this is the area where the deer used to shelter. Nowadays, the deer is nowhere to be seen.

Just as we about to enter the cave, there is a red post box stand. This happen to be the first post box in Unesco World Heritage Cave.

The cave is huge that it is said it can accommodate 40 Boeing 747s. It is pretty dark inside the cave. A powerful torch light could be useful.

One of the highlight of the cave is the view at certain angle while inside the cave which bears a resemblance of the profile of Abraham Lincoln. This is due to the specific formation near the cave entrance.

The cave is home to many species of bats. Around 5 to 6pm, millions of bats will exit the cave which is awe inspiring sight when viewed from the bat observatory.

Mulu Lang Cave

Lang Cave is a 3km walk from the Mulu National Park. This cave is basically just a stone throw away from the more well known cave, Deer Cave.

Lang Cave was not discovered at the same time as the nearby Deer Cave. From what I been told, a native with the name of Lang found this cave by accident. Hence, the name of the cave.

Lang Cave is really beautiful in the inside; with interesting stalactites and stalagmite. For taller person, it is recommended to watch up for your head as I myself had a few close call.

Mulu Clearwater Cave

After visitng the Penan village, Clearwater cave is another 10 minutes boat ride down the Melinau River.

To reach the Clearwater cave from the picnic area, one would have to take the steps up. The stairs and walk path are well built for anyone.

One could find some of the rarest plant at this cave which had adopted to the environment

Clearwater cave  is Asia's largest cave. It has a subterranean river which is part navigable by boat. The ongoing Clearwater Cave System survey resulted 220km in 2017 

The river in this cave carries an estimated 20 tonnes of dissolved limestone out of the cave each year.

The cave provides a home for many interesting animals like bats, birds and snakes and some like cave crab, blind catfish and even a cricket that eats bird eggs.

After exploring the cave, one could take a refreshing swim at the river at  the picnic area. 

Penan Village in Mulu

There is a Penan Village in Mulu which is worth visiting while on the way to Clearwater Cave. The village is about 15 minutes boat ride from the Mulu National Park along the Melinau River.

The Penan here now stayed in a modern longhouse with simple lifestyle. There is hardly any phone or internet connection here.

The best part while visiting the Penan village is shopping for their handicraft. Their handicrafts are beautiful and reasonably priced. As there is no ATM here, it is best to bring enough cash in hand to make the purchase.

Mulu Airport

Mulu airport is the gateway to Mulu National Park. The most easy to access Mulu is to fly from Miri which is about 20 minutes flight. 

With 1.5km length of runway, it can accommodates ATR-72 aircraft. This is probably one of the most scenic airport in Malaysia with lush greenery and hill as backdrop.

The baggage claim area is as basic as it can get without any motorized conveyor. Everything is done manually here.

While waiting for luggage, there are some interesting photos hanging at the wall which can also be found at the National Park.

The airport is small and manned with minimal local staffs. The airport might have a simple design but it still has features and decorations which reflect the local culture here.

The only air conditioned area is the departure hall. Overall, phone and wifi connection are pretty bad here. 

Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa is about 2.5km from here and this is the type of transport to ferry us there if one choose to stay there.