Miri, Malaysia Hotels, Vacations, Tourism

MIRI is a fast-growing town, with a significant expat community and a strong Chinese character. For tourists it's the main departure point for independent and organized trips into Gunung Mulu national park and the route north to Brunei and Sabah. Miri's old town around Jalan China in the west of town is the most enjoyable area to wander around. It's packed with cafés and shops, and there's a wet fish market and a Chinese temple at the top of Jalan China itself. The wide road running east from here and parallel to the river, Jalan Bendahara, is the simplest route into the new town area. The … more »