Located at the equator, Malaysia is home to the diversity of flora and fauna as well as rich in culture and ethnicity. Here you can find caves with stories to tell from past inhabitants and history of the caves before becoming a tourist attractions.
Some were used for birds’ nests extraction, some were home to minerals which then form into stalactites and stalagmites and some were unique on its own for their rock structures.
10 Caves You Should Explore In Malaysia
Here we list out 10 caves that you should go on an adventure with your friends and family.
1. Gua Niah, Sarawak
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Gua Niah, one of the oldest caves in Malaysia, is located 1 and a half hours from the town Miri, Sarawak. With the entrance fee of RM10 per person, you can explore two sides of the cave – The Painted Cave and The Great Cave. In Gua Niah, you can travel through time and experience yourself on how the past inhabitants live and thrive in the cave.
| Address | Niah National Park, 98200 Miri, Sarawak |
| Entrance Fee | RM10/pax |
For more information about Gua Niah, click this link.
2. Clearwater Cave, Gunung Mulu National Park
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Home to the 8th longest cave in the world, Gunung Mulu National Park in Sarawak is where you can visit a clearwater cave with floating bridges and an astonishing view of the cave to post on your gram. This Clearwater Cave in Gunung Mulu is also known as one of the biggest caves in Malaysia.
Kindly take note, the entrance fee per person is RM20. Make sure to check out other attractions in Sarawak while you are there!
| Address | Gunung Mulu National Park, Sarawak |
| Entrance Fee | RM20/pax |
For more information about the cave, you may visit this website.
3. Wind Cave, Gunung Mulu National Park
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Here in Gunung Mulu National Park you can also visit the Wind cave or also known as ‘Lubang Angin’ for only RM1 per person. This wind cave is one of the many caves in Malaysia which is home to thousands of bats. This cave is a need for those who are looking for an adrenaline rush kind of adventure as you will be exploring this cave in pitch black.
| Address | Gunung Mulu National Park, Sarawak |
| Entrance Fee | RM1/pax |
For more information about Wind Cave, you can click this link.
3. Gua Kelam, Perlis
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Gua Kelam is located 33 km away from north Kangar, ideal for a roadtrip with your friends and family. With RM1 per person, you can explore Gua Kelam through a 370m ‘cavewalk’ packed with limestone.
This is one of the caves in Malaysia that is suitable for my fellow adventurous friends out there, as you can walk along the only suspension bridge that would lead you to another exit at the end of the cave.
| Address | Jalan, Kaki Bukit, 02200 Kaki Bukit, Perlis |
| Entrance Fee | RM1/pax |
For more information about Gua Kelam, feel free to click on this link.
5. Batu Caves, Selangor
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Here in Batu Caves you can visit the hindu shrines and temples. Batu Caves is also home to the iconic rainbow staircases with 272 steps and the golden statue of Lord Murugan. Upon reaching the top of the stairs, you will be entering the red and white temple of Subramaniar Swamy.
Be warned of the monkeys that you will be accounting throughout your 272 steps. However, despite the steps and the monkeys, we can assure you that this cave is super Instagram-worthy. Good luck on your way back down!
| Address | Gombak, 68100 Batu Caves, Selangor |
| Entrance Fee | Free |
To find more details about Batu Caves, click on this link.
6. Perak Tong Cave Temple, Perak
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Perak Tong Cave Cample was once a mine area until Chong Sen Yee took over and built a temple in the cave. After climbing up the steps, you will be greeted by a 40-feet tall golden sitting Buddha statue. As you look around, you may notice some paintings and Chinese characters telling stories about Chinese mythology and Buddhist scriptures.
You will find more Buddha statues and carvings as you walk around the temple, accompanied with aromatic smell of incents. If you wish to purchase some gifts for friends back home, there is a gifts shop where you can also get some fortune reading.
| Address | Jln. Kuala Kangsar, Kawasan Perindustrian Tasek, 31400 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia |
| Entrance Fee | Free |
Click here to know more about Perak Tong Cave Temple.
7. Gua Tempurung, Perak
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Are you a caving enthusiast? If yes, we highly suggest you to check out Gua Tempurung. With 4 different spots available inside the cave, you can explore Gua Tempurung with tour packages with different levels of difficulty. Gua Tempurung is best known as one of the largest limestone caves in Malaysia.
In total, there are 5 caverns that you can explore here in Gua Tempurung which are Golden Flowstone, Gergasi, Tin Mine, Alam and Battlefield. However, do take note that certain requirements are needed if you were to join any tour of the caverns.
Before kicking off your adventure in Gua Tempurung, you can enjoy your breakfast at a few spots in Ipoh.
Information on the tour can be access here.
| Address | Pusat Pelancongan Gua Tempurung, 31600 Gopeng, Perak |
Here are the prices for tour packages in Gua Tempurung:
| Tour Packages | Tour Time | Price |
| Golden Flowstone (Dry Tour) | Daily, 9am – 4pm | RM4 (Kids) RM8 (Adult) |
| Top Of The World (Dry Tour) | Daily, 9am – 4pm | RM8 (Kids) RM12 (Adult) |
| Top Of The World & Short River Adventure (Wet Tour) | Daily, 9am – 4pm | RM7.50 (Kids) RM15 (Adult) |
| Grand Tour (Wet Tour) | Daily, 9am – 4pm | RM15 (Kids) RM30 (Adult) |
To acquire more information about Gua Tempurung, click on this link.
8. Kota Gelanggi Caves, Pahang
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Kota Gelanggi Caves are located 20 minutes from Jerantut and 60km from Taman Negara. In this area of the caves, there are a total of 11 caves that you can explore. Some exploration can be a wet kind of exploration due to the muddy condition after rain. Best to wear a suitable attire and bring yourself some extra clothes to change in.
While you’re in Pahang, do pay a visit to a must-see Mini Zoo in Teruntum, Kuantan.
| Address | Kota Gelinging, 27000 Jerantut, Pahang |
Click here for more information.
9. Gua Kelawar, Langkawi
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Located in Kilim Geopark near Kilim River, you can make your way to Gua Kelawar via boat from Tanjung Rhu Jetty or Kilim Jetty. Due to cooling temperature, high roof of the cave as well as the cave being dark and humid, it is set as the best home to over thousands of bats.
Apart from the bats, you can also take a look around the unique structure of rocks, stalactites and stalagmites. The main feature of the cave also include the emergence of old shells that found to be 5000 years old.
| Address | 07000 Langkawi, Kedah |
| Entrance Fee | RM2/pax |
You can click on this link to get more information about Gua Kelawar.
10. Silabur Cave, Sarawak
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This surreal-looking cave is a hidden gem located in Serian district near Kuching City in Sarawak. Known as Silabur Cave, this fairy-like cave is suitable for those who likes to do some hiking. Due to this cave being one of hidden gem caves in Malaysia, there are only two tour companies that you can choose from.
Unlike other caves, Silabur Cave’s wall is surrounded with jade coloring that gives off beautiful tone and lighting similar to the fairy you see on the television, suitable for those who likes to do it for-the-gram. You may also witness some birds’ nests as you hike up the cave.
| Address | Serian, Sarawak |
| Entrance Fee | RM10/pax |
To read more about Silabur Cave, click on this link.
Exploring caves is one of the activities that one can do to learn more about nature and the beauty of Malaysia. Unknowingly, we can learn how to appreciate more on our nature once we get to know its wonder. Especially for Malaysians, we are very lucky to have this benefits of unique floras and faunas.
These caves have been around for the longest time we could ever imagine and they are waiting to be explore. What are you waiting for? Plan a weekend to explore one of the caves and be mesmerized by the beauty of Malaysia.
