2025 Miri Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

### 🌟 Miri's Must-Dos ❗️ A city of oil, with rainforest on one side and the South China Sea on the other ❗️ Mulu Caves, a World Heritage Site + wild blue tears beach ❗️ A mix of Chinese, Malay, and indigenous cuisine, with incredibly low prices --- ### 🗺️ Itinerary **DAY 1: Journey to the Center of the Earth** Niah National Park → Archaeological Museum to see 40,000-year-old murals → Canada Hill viewing platform for sunset → Tamu Muhibbah night market for Sarawak Laksa **DAY 2: Rainforest Adventure Mode** Mulu National Park (Pinnacles + Deer Cave bat exodus) → Lunch: Indigenous bamboo rice → Afternoon: Lambir Waterfall diving → Night exploration of rainforest fireflies **DAY 3: Relaxing Beach Day** Tusan Beach seashell collecting → Lunch: Nasi Lemak with three-color milk tea → Afternoon: Bungai Beach hot springs → Durian Cendol before returning --- ### 📸 Instagrammable Spots 1️⃣ **Niah Caves "Church of Light"** ⏰ 10:00 Sunlight penetrates the cave's skylight! Wear a long red dress and stand in the beam of light to feel humbled by nature. 2️⃣ **Mulu Pinnacles** 🗡️ Capture an otherworldly feel like in *Avatar* in the morning mist. Hiking sticks and non-slip shoes are recommended (available for rent on-site for RM10). 3️⃣ **Tusan Beach Blue Tears** 💧 On moonless nights around the new moon/full moon, step into the waves to trigger the fluorescent blue! Adjust your camera to high ISO + 30-second long exposure. --- ### 🍜 Local Cuisine 🔥 **Miri Kolo Mee**: Dry noodles with pork crackling and char siu, try "Lao Lee Kee." 🔥 **Midin Fern**: Rainforest fern shoots stir-fried with belacan sauce, crispier than asparagus. 🔥 **Sarawak Layer Cake (Kek Lapis)**: Rainbow layered cake, DIY available at Coco Cabana. ❗️ Hidden Gem: "Uncle's Curry Stingray" food truck at the foot of Canada Hill. --- ### 🛏️ Accommodation Guide ✔️ Luxury: **Mulu Marriott Resort** (Rainforest treehouses + infinity pool facing Mount Mulu) ✔️ City Center: **Pullman Miri Waterfront** (5-minute walk to the seafood night market) ✔️ Budget: **Dillenia Guesthouse** (Mixed dorm RM35/night, easy to join group tours) --- ### 🚗 Transportation Tips ✈️ Fly from Kuala Lumpur/Kuching to Miri (around RM200, AirAsia often has promotions) 🚗 Grab within the city averages RM8-15, renting a motorbike for RM40/day offers more freedom. ⚠️ Warning: Book a small plane in advance to Mulu (MASwings, RM230 round trip). --- ### 💎 Unique Experiences ✅ Witness millions of bats emerging from Deer Cave at 5 am (one of the top 10 wonders of the world!) ✅ Participate in an Iban Longhouse Homestay and learn to blowpipe. ✅ Shop for black peridot necklaces at the Sunday morning craft market (bargaining starts at 50% off). ✅ Rent a kayak and explore the Sibuti mangrove forest (watch out for playful monkeys!). --- "Compared to the crowded Semporna, this is Malaysia's ultimate hidden gem!" A symphony of rainforest, caves, and fireflies awaits you. Come and press play 🌏

🗺️🗺️ [Itinerary] Day 1: Arrival at Miri Airport check in at Pullman Miri Waterfront (sea view room level 21) Mee kolok at Mee Sapi Kuching for lunch In the mood cafe for dessert Day 2: Rent a car for day trip to Brunei Breakfast at M Ko Pi Tiam near Marina Drop by Tudan Mart for money exchange and gula apong ice cream Enter Brunei at 10AM Stroll around Seria and visit Billion Barrel Monument Visit Empire Hotel Brunei (most beautiful 5 star hotel) Ambuyat set at Soto Pabo (best local food) for lunch Drop by near water village for bridge photo Stop by Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque for brunei frame photo Happy Star Brunei souvenir shop to get fridge magnet Dessert/light dinner at Roasted Sip Seria at Super Save (best local coffee) Buy bath bomb at Super Save (cheap UK products sell here) Head back to Miri before border closing at 10pm Day 3: Jacuzzi and bath tub at hotel Photo Miri balloon signage Breakfast at Warung Kak Tirr Check out hotel Lunch at Lolita Laksa Visit Canada Hill with huge Miri signage and Petroleum Museum Spend the remaining days at Bintang Megamall (biggest mall in Miri) Depart from Miri Airport

👀 Want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and embrace nature? Miri, Malaysia is waiting for you! 🌿 🏞️ Miri National Park is a paradise for hiking enthusiasts! Walk through the dense tropical rainforest and enjoy the fresh air and birdsong. It's like being in a giant natural oxygen bar. 🐒 You might even encounter some rare wild animals! 🏞️ Miri River: Take a boat ride down the river and enjoy the picturesque scenery on both sides. The leisurely water buffalo and busy fishermen create a beautiful picture. 🌅 At sunset, the afterglow of the sun shines on the river, creating a breathtaking view! 🏖️ Miri Beach: The fine white sand, clear water, and gentle sea breeze will let you enjoy the sun and sand to the fullest. 🏄‍♀️ 🍽️ Food? Don't miss the local nasi lemak and satay. Every bite is an authentic Malaysian flavor! 🤤 🛍️ Shopping? Visit Miri's handicraft center and pick up some exquisite handicrafts to take home as souvenirs! 🎁 Come to Miri and experience the charm of nature and enjoy an unforgettable journey! 🛫 Don't forget to bring your camera and a good mood! 🌟

#malaysiatrip The Old House Canteen in Miri feels like a trip back in time to the 70s or 80s. It’s a cozy coffee shop tucked inside a charming old house, with vintage decorations and furniture that bring back memories of the past. Every little detail gives the place a nostalgic and welcoming vibe, perfect for relaxing or catching up with friends. The menu is packed with great options for any time of the day. For breakfast, you can enjoy local favorites like fried rice, dim sum, bread, and kolok mee. If you stop by in the evening, don’t forget to try their refreshing ice kacang and flavorful rojak—both are perfect for a hot day and are a treat you won’t want to miss! This place is not just about the food; the setting is picture-perfect too. Every corner has its own charm, making it a great spot to take photos and create memories. If you’re looking for a break from the city’s hustle, The Old House Canteen offers a peaceful escape with good food and a nostalgic atmosphere.

#cafestory A locally inspired café offering all-day dining with a focus on comforting, homemade dishes made with care and using local, artisanal ingredients. Excellent gelato & coffee & pastry qualities with amazing variety, outworldly taste, stunning presentation and spectacular ambience, with friendly service by staff. Love their Fior Di Latte. Highly recommended!

#buffets We had their buffet lunch during the weekend and loved the food and service. Nice ambience and cozy, crowded with people because it's the weekend. Prawns are fresh and delicious. The lamb shank was yummy. The lunch buffet is RM65 nett, with this price, I think it's value for your money. The food is excellent with lots of different varieties and with amazing service.The amazing experience all servers are polite and humble at all times during our interaction.

#100waysoftravel Bon Bon - My favourite cafe in Miri! The food and cake are good as always. Their pastries were amazing as you can really taste the high-quality ingredients used. Famous for their pastries but their main course is nice too.Food was presented simply & beautifully. The ambience is cozy and welcoming, making it a perfect spot to relax. Good place to catch up and business meet up. I highly recommend stopping by!

#hiddengems Great ambience. The newly opened branch in Krokop area. If you want to try coffee the way it is meant to be then definitely try Blue Cottage! Different coffee beans have different tastes. It also sells coffee beans, coffee machines and coffee appliances, etc. The place is more for takeaways (only one small table) or buying coffee making equipment. Currently the upstairs is under renovation and may have more seating in the future.

#hiddengems Oppa Korean Fried Chicken in Miri offers an impressive variety of dishes and quick, efficient service. The dishes are served piping hot, ensuring a fresh and delicious experience. Their menu features a wide selection of drinks, catering to both alcoholic and non-alcoholic preferences. The seafood pancake is a standout, with a perfect blend of flavors and a crispy texture that makes it a must-try. Equally impressive is the honey mustard chicken, which combines tender, juicy chicken with a delightful honey mustard sauce. Both dishes are highly recommended. Whether you're a fan of Korean cuisine or just looking for a great place to eat, Oppa Korean Fried Chicken in Miri is definitely worth a visit.

#hiddengems A hidden coffee sanctuary with good coffee and food. Amazing coffee and delicious food! The moment you enter this cafe, you are greeted with the aroma of delicious coffee. They have a very interesting variety of coffee methods on request too, espresso, nitro, moka, pour over. They even roast their own coffee beans in the cafe! Coffee lover should pay a visit here. Good ambience too.

#hiddengems The homemade fish cake mee is superb! I love the spicy and sour fish cake bee hoon! The cafe is always full. But the customers are always very understanding. They will quickly go off after finishing their food so that other people can have a chance to eat their delicious noodles. Everyone is also very patient to wait for their delicious food. If you're visiting Miri, definitely worth going to have breakfast here! Highly recommended!

#malaysiatrip A pleasant walk or drive up the hill takes you to the Grand Old Lady. It is Miri's first drilled oil well which took place in the year of 1910 by Shell Company. It is one of Miri's many main places of attraction and also act as an important monument in the eyes of the local's and definitely, the world's. There is a museum named the Petroleum Museum situated just next to The Grand Old Lady. The Grand Old Lady stands majestically on Canada Hill and makes for a good photo.

#hiddengems One of the places to visit during a hot sunny day! There's a variety of ice desserts drinks here, and they do serve rojak. Very fast service. The drinks and rojak are superb. Authentic and tastes good. Tasted up to my expectation , not too sweet yet generous amount of ice yet maintaining the taste. One of the best cucur (fritters) in Miri. I like the taste of both the savoury dishes. Highly recommended!

#weekendgetaways Canada Hill is a limestone ridge overlooking the town and offering excellent views of Miri and the surrounding area. Would recommend 3 visits - Morning sunrise, midday for clear view, night for City lights.It is 5 minutes drive from Miri City centre. If you need a place for a short hike in Miri, or a place for daily hikes to maintain fitness, then look no further. Access is free here. Highly recommended!

#hiddengems Nasi kukus was superb with its roasted chicken although it was a little bit spicy. The counter guy was also friendly. The ingredients used in the making of this particular dish is mouthwatering. The price is also affordable and the food is definitely worth your money. One of my best finds in Miri. If you haven’t checked these guys out, you need to! Highly recommended!

#hiddengems Definitely a go to place when you visit Miri. They serve one of the best cakes made locally, rum raisin cheesecake and other cakes. The cheesecakes are very rich and delicious. We ordered their hot food, biryani rice with lamb. It was so yummy and delicious. They have good tasting lattes. Very beautiful and relaxing cafe. Perfect for brunch or casual meetings.

#beachlife Lutong Beach is a trendy beach, great for family outings in the later afternoon for sunset. There are also some small food stalls nearby as well, selling light snacks, drinks and bbq. Wide open beach with plenty of activities to watch at. Be a little cautious as the tides can be quite violent with waves crashing up against the beach. Great place for lepaking and a lot of choices of foods.

#hiddengems Bon Bon - Truly one of the best cakes and pastries in Miri. Very impressed by both the selection and flavours of the cakes and pastries - you can really taste the high-quality ingredients used and the level of sweetness is perfect - it's not too sweet at all. Buttery, flaky, delicious pastries! Cake mostly need to pre order and buns get sold out very fast. Highly recommended!

#malaysiatrip #awesomepic #vianasjourney 🌟 Hotel looks a bit old but giving classic and charming vibes. Lobby and hallway smells really nice because of the diffusers set around the area 🌟 Other available services; saloon & spa, long hours package is available. 🌟 Most importantly; pool is spacious with pool bar always available everytime I visited. Staff will bring towels once you seated and will ask for room number. 🌟 Price on pool bar; can be pricey but I love the vibes, service and the choices they have so I am happy with everything. 🌟 plenty of pool chairs with umbrellas. Kids’ pool also available nearby with connecting slide.

#hiddengems Komplek Islam Miri is a beautiful building located in the heart of Miri. Its impressive golden domes are visible from far away, making it a striking part of the city's skyline. This grand building is conveniently located at the Miri 101 Commercial Centre, with the Boulevard Commercial Centre nearby. This central location makes it easy for visitors to find and access. When you get closer, the golden domes shine brightly in the sun, creating a stunning view. The detailed design and craftsmanship of the building are amazing to see, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Islamic architecture. The unique and majestic architecture provides a beautiful backdrop for photos.

#familytrips2024 🌟 Specialty; Authentic Chinese Food 🌟 Personal recommendation dishes; dim sum, custard roll, Sarawakian kolo mee 🌟 Tips; It can be crowded in the morning between 7am to 9am but waiting time is doable. 🌟 Service is quick

#familytrips2024 #awesomepic #vianasjourney Grand Old Lady or also known as Miri Oil Well is one of the historal landmark in the city. The museum shared informations of the background/ history of oil and gas journey in Miri (museum was close when I visited this time though, do check the opening time carefully). Apart from the museum, many locals visit here to watch the sun set, jogging, hiking and even photography. Small stalls available around mostly selling light snacks. It’s pretty cool spending time here in the evening, it is windy and relaxing. Go, and give it a try.

#familytrips2024 #deliciousfood #awesomepic Although they claimed themselves cafe but I think this place is more suitable to be called restaurant & bar. It is a big area, both indoor and outdoor seating are available. Usually customers sit outside to enjoy varieties of food with drinks and usually those inside interested in mostly drinking as the bar is available inside. This place famous among local and even internationals, you will see plenty of people visiting this restaurant especially on friday evening or saturday evening. But even if it is too crowded, we have never had any difficulty getting a table after waiting less than 10 minutes. Take note that their kitchen close at 10pm so food are not available to order after that but feel free to enjoy drinks until 1.30am.

#hiddengems #vianasjourney #awesomepic This is the kind of breakfast that I would like to have every week. Many unique choices of dim sum and we while family enjoyed all of it. It is super affordable compare to many restaurants I have visited before which makes it doable for big family. Apart from the dim sum, other famous local dishes such kolok mee, and chi chong fun are also available. It can be a little bit crowded and have to wait a little for table, but staff are very effient with our orders that we can immediately eating right after getting a table. Definitely recommend this place for local chinese breakfast or even long day meal/ snacks as they even open for 24 hours. Take note that this restaurant serve non halal food. Here are the address; 2020 Cafe Jalan Pelita Utama Corner Jalan Pelita 2, Pelita Comersial Centre, 98000, Miri Sarawak

#familytrips2024 #vianasjourney #awesomepic I especially enjoy staying here knowing that I wanna spending some time chilling at nearby cafes or restaurant during the night. Plenty of stalls are actually open nearby, especially on Wireless Walk Miri and there is also a nearby cafe which famous among local and foreigners which called Ming Cafe that have quite late closing time. Back to the hotel, it is one of the oldest hotel, that is why the interior design and even some furniture are quite old. But regardless, it is still a decent place to stay with spacious area in the room.

#familytrips2024 #vianasjourney #awesomepic It’s called Mciti Suites located near to Miri Bulatan Park, this apartment consist of two rooms. One is masterbedroom with it’s private toilet and shower, wardrobe and equipped with air condition. The other room is two single bed with study table in the middle. Wardrobe is spacious, equipped with air condition as well. As for the living room, the sofa can fit more than 4 people, kitchen equipped with oven, microwave, induction & gas stove. Refrigerator was big, has both freezer and fridge. Plates, bowl and cutleries was provided. Rice cooker can be request upon arrival and the staff will send it to your room. There’s a rm200 deposit has to be collected and return after check out. Overall stay was decent but I hope it can be repaint as there were plenty of dark spots on the wall. Sink could be more cleaner and I didn’t get the chance to inform the staff personally that the hot water wasn’t available on the second shower. Anyway, still a good place to stay with big family.

#familytrips2024 The classic Ayam Penyet Ria is found across Malaysia. Although it has many franchises, each outlet differs slightly from the others. The best ayam penyet in Miri. Waits can be very long during lunch hour. Authentic Indonesian food and you could really feel it in the dishes (also in the hospitality by the Indonesian staff)! They serve nasi ayam penyet, nasi iga, beef ribs with tofu, tempe, boiled vegetables and you will not regret. I was very satisfied with their food and customer service. It’s a very popular place during the weekend . Our dream destination is to go to Hong Kong for my family trip as Hong Kong is paradise for food lovers, offering a wide variety of culinary delights. My family will enjoy it very much.

#beachlife #familytrip2024 #awesomepic We had a lovely time visiting Luak Esplande Beach. We managed to get a gazebo and starting to set our picnic under it. There were no fee required to enter and set a picnic area here. It seems like, first come first served basis applied to the limited gazebo and barbecue area. Although, I also noticed some visitors brought their own barbecue equipment and canopy, so that’s something you could look further into (of the rules). Beach area is pretty decent, and seems clean. Definitely another beach that I would visit again when visiting Miri.