Niah National Park – Journey into Borneo's Ancient Past

Discover the remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Site of Niah National Park, one of Southeast Asia's most significant archaeological treasures. Hidden within its spectacular limestone caves are traces of human settlement dating back more than 40,000 years, including the famous "Deep Skull", the oldest modern human skull discovered in Southeast Asia. Together with ancient tools and fossils, these discoveries have provided invaluable insights into Borneo's prehistoric past. Explore the historic Trader's Cave, once a bustling trading post between Chinese merchants and local people, and the Great Cave, renowned for its vast limestone chambers and archaeological significance. Travellers with a good level of fitness can also continue through a dark cave passage to the Painted Cave, home to ancient rock paintings and burial sites. If you are lucky, you may witness the traditional practice of bird's nest harvesting, which continues to this day.