Miri is a city in northern Sarawak, Malaysia, on the island of Borneo. The world famous Gunung Mulu National Park, a half an hour flight from the city, is one of the favourite eco-tourism destinations. Miri is also the main tourist gateway for the Loagan Bunut National Park, Lambir National Park and the Niah Caves National Park.

Tourism, attractions

From a bustling oil town, Miri is experiencing a development boom into a brand new resort city. The skyline of Miri has changed a lot ever since. Miri city has become a vibrant and exciting city to Northern Borneo’s myriad of cultural, adventure and nature attractions. Miri, often called the Northern Gateway to Sarawak. It is one of the State's main tourist destinations. It boasts to be surrounded by four world-class national parks (Mount Mulu national Park, Niah National Park, Lambir national Park and Loagan Bunut National Park).

Grand Old Lady

The Grand Old Lady is a must see for all visitors to Miri. Historically, Miri is a town founded upon oil and nothing captures this relationship so well than the Miri Oil Well No.1 or fondly known as "Grand Old Lady". The Grand Old Lady is accessible through narrow and steep road. While slowly moving your way up to the hilltop, you can have a glimpse of the nice scenery on both sides of the city which is being divided by this hill.