Nearby Attractions
Miri
Miri is the second largest city in Sarawak. Miri is the birthplace of Sarawak's and Malaysia's petroleum industry. The world famous Gunung Mulu National Park, a half an hour flight from the city, is one of the favourite eco-tourism destinations. Miri is also the main tourist gateway for the Loagan Bunut National Park, Lambir National Park, and the Niah Caves. Miri is also known for its exotic coral reefs. Due to its close proximity to Brunei; Miri is a perfect place to start your trip to the small oil state.
Bintang MegaMall
An imposing landmark, BINTANG MEGAMALL is strategically located in the heart of Miri Central Business District and Bintang Jaya Commercial belt, an area already renowned as the Fourth Divisions premier retail icon. A prominent and strategic location that is easily accessible from all parts of Miri Metropolis through a combination of excellent road links and a comprehensive array of public transport facilities.
A significant fact of the locality is that BINTANG MEGAMALL is sited on a 10-acre plot which is one of the few available pieces of prime properties in this prosperous precinct in the thriving Golden Triangle area of Miri City.
San Ching Tian Taoist Temple
You have the rare opportunity while in Miri to see one of the largest Taoist Temples in South-East Asia. Located in Krokop (about 10 minutes drive from the hotel), the San Ching Tian Taoist Temple was opened in 2000 and is cared for by Taoist priests. Visitors are welcomed (as a sign of respect, please dress appropriately).
Canada Hill
Transportation is definitely needed to get there, but it is worth it. Canada Hill is an excellent lookout point over the whole of Miri City and its coastline. You can also see Malaysia's very first oil well - the "Grand Old Lady" - and visit the brand new Petroleum Science Museum, right on the hilltop.
Gunung Mulu National Park
If you are planning a longer stay in Miri,this world heritage site is an excellent gateway that's very much worth visiting. while famous for its impressive cave complex, teh biodiversity and scenic beauty of the whole park - which also includes rock pinnacles and a Canopy Skywalk (the first world's longest tree-based structure) - are just as breathtaking. Gunung Mulu national Park is only a 25-minute flight away from Miri City; regular flights are available from Miri City's International Airport. Park guides and bookings are usually organised by tour operators.
Your hotel fron desk staff will gladly asssit you in contacting local tour operators to make the necessary arrangements for visits to longhouses and national parks. Comfortable walking shoes and bottled water are recommended for all park visits.
Niah National Park
Niah National ParkIt's not every day that you will get to see a significant piece of human civilisation history. A mere 1 1/2 hours drive on good roads from Miri City, Niah National Park is one of South-East Asia's most important prehistoric sites. The Niah cave contains some very ancient artifacts and rock paintings that embellish teh cave walls. Organised bus trips to the park are available. And if you also wish to experience first-hand the unique native cultures of Sarawak and see the everyday life of the local native communities, there are numerous longhouses near Lambir Hills and Niah that you can visit.