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A journey to the great caves of Sarawak

Thick with lush, primary rainforest, Sarawak’s Niah National Park covers just under 12 square miles. The park is also home to imposing limestone rock formations, meandering rivers and dramatic cliffs, but that’s not unusual for this region in Borneo. What makes Niah National Park extra special — ajewel in Malaysia’s crown — is its caves, which include not only one of the biggest cave entrances in the world, but some important archaeological sites. Here, fragments of skull were found dating back 65,000 years, making them the earliest human remains ever discovered in Southeast Asia.

The intrepid trek through Niah National Park also takes you on a journey of discovery. From

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