Taken with Canon powershot A75, dated Sep 2007
Miri (美里) is a small city in northern Sarawak on the Malaysian island of Borneo. It has a population of about 300,000 people, consisting of Chinese, Iban, Malay, Indian and other indigenous groups like Melanau, Kedayan, Kayan, Kenyah, Kelabit, Bidayuh, Penan, Bisaya, etc. The city is the gateway to the Gunung Mulu National Park, which is a World Heritage Site and boasts the world's largest natural cave chamber, the Sarawak Chamber. Besides that, the Niah Cave in Niah National Park, where it is an important archaeological and historical site as one of the oldest human remains in South East Asia, and is located about 100km away. One may also use Miri as a transit point whether coming from or going to Brunei.
However, Miri city has much to offer visitors with exotic tropical rainforests, beautiful beaches, multiracial and multicultural festive seasons, and plenty of delicious food.
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