2D1N Miri

Located a short distance away from the Brunei border, Miri is a busy oil town and commercial centre and the main entry point for Northeast Sarawak. Miri is the capital of Miri District and a coastal city in Sarawak State on the island of Borneo, Malaysia. The town is recognised as the birthplace for Malaysia’s petroleum industry as the first oil well was drilled in Miri in 1910. Miri is also a gateway to the world-famous UNESCO site of Gunung Mulu National Park. A walk around the main streets of Miri is a great way to feel the local Malaysian vibe.

As Miri is one of the major oil cities of Malaysia, a visit to the Grand Old Lady Miri’s first oil well and Oil Well Museum is a must. Apart from a crucial oil resource center, Miri is well-known for its ecotourism spots of national parks and rich wildlife. It is surrounded by five national parks and forests. You can plan a visit to Lambir National Park, Niah National Park, Miri Sibuti Coral Reefs National Park, Loagan Bunut National Park and Gunung Mulu National Park which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. All of them are located within the Miri district and near the city of Miri.

Miri is also home to Taoist’s largest temple in South East Asia, San Ching Tian Temple. If you want to spend the day by a beach, Miri has Tamara Selera Beach and Esplanade Beach with crystal clean waters and white sand.