Deer Cave

Deer Cave ranks last on the list of the most beautiful caves in Malaysia. A three-kilometer plankwalk leads to Deer Cave, passing through peat swamps, alluvial flats, and limestone outcrops. On the journey to the cave, there's a lot to see, including some beautiful rainforest, jungle streams, and an ancient Penan burial cave. When you arrive at the cave entrance, there is no mistake that you are about to enter the world's largest cave passage. Deer Cave is massive, measuring slightly over 2 kilometers in length and never falling below 90 meters in height or width. The main chamber is 174 meters wide and 122 meters high, and it is partially lighted by sunlight. The indigenous Penan and Berawan people named the Gua Payau or Gua Rusa after the region where deer used to hide (Deer Cave).

A route enters the cave and winds its way around it, following the cave's natural contours. Despite the fact that the passage is lit, a flashlight is useful for inspecting the guano-covered cave floor and its bug population. The route finally leads to the "Garden of Eden," where a hole in the cave roof enables a shaft of light to shine through, allowing the lush green vegetation to flourish. The renowned profile of Abraham Lincoln, which guards the cave's southern entrance, is another landmark.

Location: Borneo, Malaysia