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Fairy Cave, Sarawak

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Just after our trip to the Wind Cave, we headed down to the Fairy Cave which was just nearby the Wind Cave. Now, you might be wondering how the Fairy Cave got its name. Well, according to some chinese stories, the Fairy Cave got its name from a stalagmite structure which looks like a Chinese deity. Whereas an old folks tale, suggests that these caves are home to fairies, gods and goddess. Till this day, some Chinese devotees can be seen placing offerings and saying prayers to the rock formations which resemble their God.  View of Fairy Cave  You may think that Wind Cave and Fairy Cave are the same, but you are wrong. They are completely 2 different caves. The Fairy Cave is situated up high on the hill and there isn't any streams into the cave. It is easily accessible now compared to before as there is a staircase leading to the base of the cave. A group photo just before venturing into the cave The 3 storey staircase The path used in the olden days Even thou
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Wind Cave, Sarawak

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My next trip was to Sarawak's Wind Cave and Fairy Cave which are both located near the town of Bau. Being a popular tourist hotspot, the Wind Cave covers 6.16 hectares, including the cave itself and the surrounding forest. For those who may not know much about Bau, gold mining was the main activity here in the 1840s. Till this day gold mining is still carried out but on a smaller scale. Tourists passing through this town will definitely see the two limesone caves. Bau town is approximately 45 minutes drive away from Kuching. Entrance of the Wind Cave We reached here about 10 am, all geared up and ready. Since we went to two different caves, I am going to break it down into two posts. In this post, I'll talk about the Wind Cave first. Located about 5km from Bau, the Wind Cave is opened daily from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm. The entrance fee is RM 3 for adults and RM 1.50 for children. Its is advisable to bring your own torch lights as the boardwalks are not lighted. If you forgot
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Bako National Park

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Hey there! Sorry for the late update. Been quite busy lately with my studies. I'm off once again, this time to Bako National Park. I was with my friends, Faris and Xavier. Since we all had a break from our studies, we decided to go to the national park. Bako is located approximately 37 km north of Kuching, and it takes around an hour plus to get there. Being Sarawak oldest national park, Bako is actually the smallest national park yet it contains all the types of vegetation found in Borneo. Being made a protected area since 1957, Bako has been reputable for its vast wildlife experiences. Visitors who want to spend more time here also have an option to do so as there are chalets along the Bako National Park Headquarter. Those who are interested can check it out here http://www.tripadvisor.com.my/Hotel_Review-g298309-d1784450-Reviews-Bako_National_Park_Hostel-Kuching_Sarawak.html Entrance of Bako National Park The trip to the park itself consists of 2 parts. After setting foo
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Gunung Gading

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