Dynamic Tourism » taman negara http://blog.dynamictourism.com Backpacking in Malaysia | Borneo Backpackers | Malaysia Travel Guide Wed, 29 Jul 2009 08:05:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 Niah National Park: Sarawak tourist attractions http://blog.dynamictourism.com/niah-national-park-sarawak-tourist-attractions/ http://blog.dynamictourism.com/niah-national-park-sarawak-tourist-attractions/#comments Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:12:30 +0000 admin http://blog.dynamictourism.com/?p=146 Sarawak tourist destination

In 1958, archeologists discovered evidence of human occupation of the caves dating back some 40,000 years. Rock paintings were found in what has become known as the Painted Cave, and the discovery of several small canoe-like coffins (death ships) indicate that this site was once used as a burial ground.

Key Tips
Since the caves are home to millions of bats, it’s a good idea to wear sturdy shoes to avoid an ugly encounter with guano – bat dung.

How To Get There
By Road and River
The Park is accessible by road from Miri or Bintulu. It takes about 2 hours from Miri and 3 hours from Bintulu to Batu Niah. From Batu Niah, it is a short boat trip to the Park Headquarters.

Who to Contact
For more information, please contact Sarawak Tourism Office Tel: +6082-246 575 / 775 Email: mtpbkch@tourism.gov.my

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