40,000 Years of Human History Beneath the World's Greatest Cave
Taman Negara Niah in Sarawak's Miri Division is home to the Great Cave — one of the largest natural chambers in the world — and one of the most significant archaeological sites in Southeast Asia. Evidence of human habitation dating back 40,000 years was discovered here, alongside ancient rock art in the Painted Cave. Today the park protects this heritage alongside extraordinary cave ecosystems and millions of swiftlets and bats.
Explore the Park
Everything you need to know before visiting Niah National Park — from permits and entry fees to the Great Cave, Painted Cave, bat exodus, and accommodation.
Read more →A first-timer's guide to exploring Niah's Great Cave — from the West Mouth entrance to the Moon Cave passage, with practical tips on navigation and safety.
Read more →Why Niah is one of Southeast Asia's most important archaeological sites — the 40,000-year-old human skull, the "Deep Skull", and what the excavations revealed.
Read more →The immense West Mouth entrance of Niah's Great Cave — 250 m wide and 60 m high — is one of the...
Ancient cave containing 1,000–2,500-year-old iron oxide rock art depicting boats, human figures,...
The iconic 3.2 km wooden boardwalk leading through primary rainforest from the park HQ to the...
A smaller cave chamber used historically by bird's nest harvesters as a staging point. Simple...
The riverside starting point of the boardwalk walk, where the longboat river crossing begins....
A hilltop viewpoint within the park offering views over the surrounding forest and the Niah Cave...