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In Malaysian Borneo both Sarawak and Sabah are home to some magical cave systems. For purely leisurely strolls right down to adventure caving, this activity is easily organised.

Undoubtedly the most well known caves in this region are the Mulu Caves, a UNESCO world heritage site. The park is known for the largest natural chamber, longest cave and largest cave passage - yes! All in one park! Mulu offers 4 show caves which are open to public and also many other caves for adventure caving.

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Sarawak is also home to one of the most important archaeological sites in the world with the Niah Great Cave. Once home to the earliest prehistoric man discovered in Southeast Asia, today the cave's only modern inhabitants are millions of bats, swifts and other strange creatures. Other famous caves within the Niah National Park include the Painted Cave and the Moon Cave.

The Madai Caves of Sabah are considered the state's most important archaeological site, evidence of human existence and inhabitation can be traced back to at least 15,000 years ago. More importantly the caves have been a main source of income for the Idahan people in the surrounding area with the lucrative harvesting of the edible bird's nest. The caves gained recognition during the 2000 World Eco Challenge where participants had to climb the rattan ladders used by the bird nest harvesters to the top of the chamber and use a zip line into the jungle below.

Also on the east coast of Sabah within the Gomantong Hill are the Gomantong caves, comprising of Simud Hitam (the lower cave) and Simud Putih (the upper chamber). For generations these caves have been harvested for the white and black bird's nests by the local Orang Sungai.