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Miri is the northern tourism gateway to Sarawak and the ideal jump-off point for three of Sarawak’s world-famous national parks- Niah Cave, Mulu Cave and Lambir Hills. Other interesting destinations such as the Bario Highlands and upper Baram River are also accessible from Miri.

A rapidly expanding business and commercial centre and home to Sarawak’s oil industry, Miri is located in north-eastern Sarawak close to the Brunei border. It enjoys excellent air and road links as well as modern airport and seaport facilities. Public transport is also modern and efficient. The town is fast becoming and important tourism destination in its own right and work is underway to transform it into an ultramodern resort city, which will include a new waterfront and world-class marina.

Miri has an excellent range of hotels in all price categories, and probably the best selection of food and entertainment outlets in Sarawak. There are also bustling native markets, scenic parks and beaches, shopping arcades and the best sports and recreational facilities. Its greatest asset is perhaps its people a myriad of races and cultures forming the most cosmopolitan, dynamic and friendliest of Sarawak’s communities.

All these combined make for one vibrant, progressive town that is the perfect place to visit, relax and absorb all that is great about Sarawak!

MIRI CITY TOUR

Tour Code: M01
Departure: Daily
Duration: 2hrs (Minimum of 2 persons)

The tour will take you to the City Fan which is a well planned garden, with a miniature Mosque, Chinese greeny garden and other local scenic attractions. We then proceed to a pottery shop where you can buy vases with Sarawak traditional designs or any other local handicrafts. Then crossing the Piasau Bridge into Piasau Camp and onwards to Lutong, home to Sarawak Shell and Petronas Carigali - both in involved in explorations and productions of crude petroleum in offshore oil fields. Their modern and huge headquarters will held you in awe as we drive past them.

Driving past the refinery, you will be amazed by the sight of a church and a mosque built side by side as Malaysians of different faiths lived in harmony.

From Lutong, we will proceed to Canada Hill to visit the first oil well No.1 before visiting Taman Muhibbah, the local farmers market, where you will find various tropical fruits, vegetables and good photographic opportunities.