Gunung Mulu National Park
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Nestled in the rainforests of Malaysian Borneo, Gunung Mulu National Park is a wonderland of natural spectacles and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spanning more than 530 square kilometers in the state of Sarawak, this park is an embodiment of the grandeur and mystery of our planet's primal landscapes.

One of the defining features of Gunung Mulu is its extensive cave system, which ranks among the most impressive in the world. The Sarawak Chamber, within the park, is the world's largest cave chamber, so vast that it could accommodate 40 Boeing 747 aircraft. The Deer Cave, on the other hand, boasts one of the planet's largest cave passages. As twilight approaches, the cave's entrance becomes a stage for a natural spectacle: swirling clouds of bats, numbering in the millions, emerge in a synchronized exodus to embark on their nightly hunt. This "bat exodus" is one of Southeast Asia's most remarkable wildlife displays.

Above ground, Gunung Mulu is a paradise of biodiversity. Towering limestone pinnacles rise from the earth, their jagged peaks providing a dramatic contrast to the verdant canopy below. The park's rainforests are home to an array of flora and fauna, including orchids, pitcher plants, hornbills, and various species of deer and monkeys.

For the intrepid explorer, the park offers the challenging Pinnacles Trail, a trek that ascends through montane forests to reveal the limestone spikes in all their glory. The Canopy Skywalk, the world's longest tree-based canopy walk, offers another perspective, allowing visitors to stroll 20 meters above the forest floor and experience the rainforest from a bird's eye view.

Besides its natural marvels, Gunung Mulu holds cultural significance. The Penan and Berawan tribes, indigenous to the area, have called this forest home for generations, their traditions and way of life deeply entwined with the rhythms of this wilderness.

Gunung Mulu National Park is more than just a destination; it's an immersion into a world where nature's majesty reveals itself in myriad forms, from the silent, echoing chambers of its caves to the vibrant symphony of its rainforests. It beckons to those who seek the thrill of discovery and the serenity of nature's embrace.

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Geeky Facts about Gunung Mulu National Park

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In 2000, the park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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The park has registered 3,500 species of vascular plants.

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Rocks found in the park are estimated to be around 90 million years old.

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