Special Place at Sarawak..

MULU SARAWAK~

Gunung Mulu is Sarawak's largest national park (544 sq km) and also Malaysia's first World Heritage Area. a status it was awarded in 2000. It is most famous for its limestone cave systems, including the world's largest natural chamber(the Sarawak Chamber), the world  largest's cave passage (Deer Cave) and the longest cave in Southeast Asia(Clearwater cave).The park's main attractions are the four show caves (Wind,Clearwater,Deer and Langs Cave). all readily accessible by wooden walkaways and paths.

              ( The opening at Deer Cave and side face of United State President's Abraham Lincoln)

Mulu National Park is also a paradise for neutralists and adventures who love jungle trekking and mountain climbing.Visitors can observe many species of the flora and fauna at the park . However it can be quit tiring. The daily temperature is 24 degree celcius to 32 degree celcius. it rains most of the time and the humidity is very high often 99%. Mulu receives 6,000-7,000 milimeters of rainfall per year.

HERE ARE SOME PHOTO FOR MULU SARAWAK

  Mulu cave...

BAKO SARAWAK~

(tourist using a boat to Bako National Park)

With its rainforest, abundant wildlife, jungle streams, waterfalls, interesting plant life, secluded beaches, panoramic rocky shoreline, bizarre rock formations and extensive network of trekking trails, Bako National Park offers visitors an excellent introduction to the rainforest and coastline of Borneo. Bako may not have an instantly Recognisable star attraction, but there cans be very few places in the world that's pack so much natural beauty Standard and Poor into a limited area, all just 37 miles from Kuching. Its accessibility - and its sheer range of Attractions and activities - have made Bako one of the Most popular parks in Sarawak.

Gazetted in 1957, Bako is Sarawak's oldest national park, covering an area of ​​2,727 hectares at the tip of the Muara Tebas peninsula. It is one of the smallest national parks in Sarawak, yet one of the Most interesting, as it contains almost every type of vegetation found in Borneo. The well-maintained network of nature trails - from easy forest strolls to full-day jungle treks - allows visitors to get the Most Out of this unique environment.

WILDLIFE at Bako National Park

Bako is Probably the best place in Sarawak for wildlife experiences. The park has been a protected area since 1957, so the animals are less wary of Humans. Visitors, especially Those who stay overnight, will have countless lucre to observé and photograph various TYPES of wildlife.

The best times for seeing wildlife at Bako are dawn and just after it just BEFORE Dusk, When the animals are at are solely for Most active. You are more Likely to see animals on the trails if you go in small groups, walk slowly, keep as quiet as Possible, and listen out for the sounds and movements in the forest. For example, you are Likely to hear a strange grunting sound or the crash of leaves long BEFORE Actually you see a proboscis monkey.

Telok Assam, the area around the HQ, is a great place for seeing wildlife. Long-tailed macaques, silvered langurs or leaf-monkeys, common water monitors, plantain Squirrels, wild boar and mouse deer are all found here. Watch out for the macaques as They Are possibly The Most Fearless monkeys on earth. They will raid dustbins and KITCHENS in the resthouses, or scamper into the canteen to steal food or an unguarded bag. Keep all doors locked and never encourage Them by food offerings. In contrast to the Unruly macaques, the silvered leaf-monkey or silvered langur is a docile and attractive CREATURE. Adults have silver-gray fur and a Spiky crest of head hair, whilst the infants are covered in bright orange fur.

Bako is also home to approximately 275 rare proboscis monkeys, found only in Borneo. The male is an odd-looking CREATURE, with a huge pendulous nose and a large pot-belly, weighing in excess of 20 kg. Both male and female are covered in Reddish-brown fur with gray limbs and a white tail. They are mostly arboreal (tree-dwelling), moving about the forest or mangroves in small groups and feeding on young leaves, shoots, sour fruits and seeds. Although it missing Requires patience, an Encounter with a group of proboscis is Likely to be the highlight of your trip to Bako. The best times are early in the morning or in the hours BEFORE Dusk. Telok Delima and Telok Paku are the best trails for viewing the proboscis. The mangroves at Telok Assam are also a good place for viewing proboscis monkeys.

Creatures Otters are delightful to watch, and the two species are found at Bako - the oriental small-clawed otter and the hairy-nosed otter. They are solely for Spend Most of the time in the water, feeding on fish, frogs and other small animals. Oriental small-clawed Otters are occasionally seen at Sungai Assam, swimming in the river or running Across the mud searching for food. Hairy-nosed Otters are sometimes seen early in the morning around the mangroves at Telok Assam.

The Bornean Bearded pig, Bako's largest Mammal, is distinguished from other wild pigs by Prominent bristles Either side of its snout. Bearded pigs are often found around the park HQ scavenging for food or wallowing in mud.

The largest of Bako's many lizard species is the common water monitors, olive green in color and reaching a length of 2 meters. Young monitors are green with yellow spots and therefore Easier-to-see. They are strong Swimmers and cans stay submerged for a considerable length of time. Monitors are scavengers, feeding on Carrion and occasional live prey. They are often found near the accommodation area or near the boat jetty, scavenging for Scraps of food. You may also see are solely for tracks at the park's beaches.

The small, brownish gray or sun skink lizard is often seen basking on rocks at the beach or scurrying away from the paths. The attractive green crested lizard, common throughout the park, is Usually bright green boots is capable of changing color if alarmed. Flying Lizards are occasionally seen launching themselves from tree Trunks and gliding through the water.

Bako is home to a number of snakes, of Selatan Most are harmless. They are well camouflaged, and Usually slide off into the undergrowth at the first sign of danger. The grass is green whip snake Easily recognised by its bright color, pencil-thin body and long snout. The paradise tree snake's black upper body is marked with green spots whilst its underside is yellowy-green with red spots. The only poisonous snake that's is occasionally seen is the Wagler's pit viper that's, like all pit vipers, has a broad, flat, triangular head.

Bako is a fascinating place for bird watching, as over 150 species have been Recorded here. Although many of These cans be seen around the accommodation area, you need to hit the trails to appreciate the full variety of Bako's bird life. The mangroves at Telok Assam are an excellent place to start. Serious bird Watchers Should take a good pair of binoculars and the Pocket Guide to the Birds of Borneo, Selatan, is widely available in Kuching.

Rock pools and mangroves are good places to search for small animals The annual mudskippers and Crabs, especially sky-blue Fiddler Crabs and Hermit Crabs shell-dwelling. Bako also has its fair share of insects. Watch out for Them on the forest floor and hear Them everywhere.

Bako's nocturnal Creatures include the flying lemur, pangolin, mouse deer, various Bats, Tarsier, slow loris and palm civet. If you take a night walk through the forest near the Park HQ you may catch sight of missing Creatures These, as well as spiders that's shine When a FLASHLIGHT is played on Them, glow worms and Fireflies, You will certainly hear Crickets, cicadas, frogs , and maybe Owls. The beach by the park HQ is also a great place for a night walk. If the tide is out you may see Crabs, Prawns, Anemones, starfish, annelid worms and young shrimp in the small pools.

Dome NATIONAL PARK ~

Dome was established in 1989 Because of its exceptionally rich plant life, and only opened to the public in 1995. The Park covers an area of ​​2,230 hectares, and comprises the heavily forested slopes and Ridges of the Serapi range. At heights of between 150-450 meters, the Dome's soft sandstone is punctuated with bands of hardened limestone Selatan, have created a number of beautiful waterfalls.

Dome's Most Famous feature is its palms. Almost a hundred species of palm Different cans be found in an area of ​​just over 22 sq km, making palm Dome Probably the richest habitats for its size anywhere in the world. Dome's boots are not only abundant palms - for hire are also historically and ecologically important. Many of the Dome's palms were first described by the great Italian botanist Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920), who spent 3 years in Sarawak from 1865 to 1868, and Recorded his Findings and experiences in a remarkable book, Wanderings in the Great Forests of Borneo.

As well as its palms, Dome has many other indigenous Striking: its spectacular primary rainforest, its rich selection of orchids and Ferns, and its crystal clear jungle streams, waterfalls and bathing areas, to name just a few. The rainforest scenery has even caught the attention of Hollywood: In 1987 Mount Serapi was the principal film location for Farewell to the King starring Nick Nolte - as you approach the entrance to the park HQ you will see the movie set to the right. The Sleeping Dictionary, starring Jessica Alba, was shot in the nearby forest foothills adjacent to the park, Selatan, provided a stunning backdrop for the film.

The forest at the Dome is mixed dipterocarp, with small areas of scrub forest and isolated patches of heath. This rich forest, the park's proximity to the coastline and its general terrain all Ensure that's Dome is home to a variety of wildlife, including Bearded pigs, 50-plus bird species (including Argus pheasants and black hornbills), sambar deer, mouse deer, civets, porcupines, Squirrels and numerous species of Amphibians and Reptiles.