Miri is the second most populated cities in Sarawak. It is situated near to the border of Brunei. Miri is always known for producing oil petroleum. It is the first place to discover the oil field in Malaysia. Apart from that, this city has many favourite tourist attraction places such as the national parks, heritage sites that are recognised by UNESCO, beautiful beaches and traditional markets. The visitors can visit a famous diving spot called Miri-Sibuti Coral Reef National Park and enjoy a spectacular sunset view from Canada Hill.

Airport in Miri

1. Miri Airport

Miri Airport mainly serves for the city of Miri. It is the hub for AirAsia and MASWings. This airport has handled over 1.5 million passengers every year. There are a few airlines that operated in this airport such as AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and Malaysia Airlines by MASWings. Miri Airport is located about only 12 minutes away to the city centre. By taking a taxi, the taxi fare will be around RM 20.54.

How to get Cheap Flights in Miri?

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When is The Best Time to Fly to Miri?

Miri's off-peak season is from October to March month which is during the wet season. Whereas, the peak season is from April to September month. It is not recommended to travel to Miri during the wet season because the visitors will find it challenging to explore around the city with damp weather. However, the rate of hotels and flight tickets is cheaper compared during the peak season. The peak season will be the dry season in Miri. Miri receives many visitors during this period, especially during the holiday season. During the peak season, the weather is hot and humid as well as minimum rainfall which makes the visitors easier to do many outdoor activities. The climate in Miri is tropical. The highest average temperature in Miri is about 31 degrees Celsius, and the lowest average temperature will be around 23 degrees Celsius.

The visitors can look forward to many festivals that will be held in Miri. The locals will be celebrating Chinese New Year, Thaipusam and Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Besides that, there is are Gawai Dayak happen in Miri. It is to celebrate the unity of the Dayak community and a day of thanksgiving marking a bountiful harvest. Next is the Miri of May Festival. There will be cultural performances, sporting events, youth events, food fairs, children activities and many more. The visitors can experience this celebration by joining some of the events. Miri has also celebrated a few music festivals such as Rocktoberfest Borneo, Miri Country Music Festival and Borneo Jazz Festival.

What are The Top 3 Things to Do in Miri?

1. Niah National Park - Niah National Park has several stunning caves including The Great Cave, Painted Cave and The Large Chamber of Padang. The visitors need to walk on the planks to go through The Great Cave. The visitors can see many types of animals such as lizards, birds, butterflies and hornbills in this cave. In the Painted Cave, the visitors can see paintings carved on the walls and a burial site.

2. Gunung Mulu National Park - Gunung Mulu National Park was recognised by UNESCO in 2000. There are a few caves in this park such as Clearwater Cave, Langs Cave, Deer Cave and Cave of the Winds. The Deer Cave is the largest cave in the world with a height of 174 metres and a length of 2 kilometres. The visitors can see millions of bats while going through the cave. There are also trails for hikers and a Canopy Skywalk in this park.

3. Canada Hill - Canada Hill is where oil petroleum was first found in Malaysia. In this area, the visitors can have a visit to the Old Grand Lady. With a height of 30 metres, it is the first well that receives oil in Malaysia. Next is the Miri Petroleum Museum. The visitors can learn about the history of oil petroleum and technology development of the country. Besides that, the visitors can witness a picturesque view of the city and the South China Sea at the top of the hill.