Miri, Malaysia: Gateway to World’s Famous Sites
On the island of Borneo, near the border of Brunei, a city of Malaysia is found called Miri. Miri, Malaysia is a rich Malaysian city because of its petroleum, timber, oil palm and other industry. Location of the city makes it the main tourist gateway to world’s famous sites and other ecotourism destinations. UNESCO World Heritage Site, Gunung Mulu National Park, and Lambir Hills National Park are included on the list. Book flights through the Miri Airport, which is just 30 minutes from the city center.
Best Time to Visit
The highest frequency of tourism in Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia is during December followed by November and June. Prices of hotels and flights are usually expensive during these months. May is the month with the lowest frequency of tourism. But during this month, jazz enthusiasts visit Miri for Miri Jazz Festival. Popular musicians from Europe, US, and other Asian countries perform in the festival. The audience appreciation of the event can be felt by their dancing.
What to Do & Area Attractions
A lot of attractions can be found in this city. Tourists may love shopping in Bintang Plaza or make sight-seeing with Loagan Bunut National Park. It is the Sarawak’s largest lake where visitors can see bearded pigs, the tiny mouse deer, flying fox, barking deer, and long-tailed macaque that inhabit in the swamp forest. Visitors may visit also Tanjong Lobang Beach, the sunset there is amazing. After an amazing day filled with outdoor activities, stay at the Kingwood Boutique Hotel, the Imperial Hotel, or the 5-star Imperial Palace Hotel.
