Some of the biggest and longest caves in the world can be found in Malaysia. Some of them are archaeological sites while others have underground rivers and beautiful stalagmite and stalactite formations.

The more famous caves are: Gua Mulu (Sarawak) which was inscribed as a World Heritage site in 2000; Gua Niah (Sarawak) which is Malaysia’s oldest archaeological site; and Gua Gomantong (Sabah), which is renowned for its birds’ nest.

Beautiful caves can also be found in Peninsula Malaysia such as Batu Caves (Kuala Lumpur), a Hindu temple that is also a prime tourist destination especially during Thaipusam; and Gua Tempurung (Perak), which is a show cave that offers visitors spelunking activities.

These limestone caves are home to local fruit bats and birds; many of Malaysia’s caves remain unexplored by cavers.