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What is Fairy Cave?

Fairy Cave is a limestone rock formation located near the town of Bau in Malaysian Borneo. The view of the main cave room is just breathtaking. Stalagmites and stalactites jut out of the rock face, greenery dresses the walls, and the sun shines into the opening illuminating the cave entrance.

The cave has been used for various resources in the past, including gold, flame-retardant material, and even limestone. In 2013 it became a protected land under the Sarawak Forestry Department.

Upon arrival at Fairy Caves Nature Reserve, there is a visitor center with restrooms (no toilet paper, make sure you have some in your backpack) and a large parking lot. Across the parking lot are a few stands selling snacks, light meals, and refreshing coconut shakes. You can rent shoes (if you did not wear close-toed shoes) and flashlights, buy your tickets and watch the required safety video at the visitor center.