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Miri Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

city in Sarawak, Malaysia

About Miri

The Sarawak Shell Berhad and Petronas Carigali are headquartered here. As a result, Miri has a cosmopolitan whiff as it hosts expatriates from all over the world, who work in these multinational oil and gas giants. Visitors stop for transit here to change planes before heading onward toGunung Mulu National Parkor the famous Kelabit Highlands. Miri boasts a diverse population, which consists of Chinese, Malay, Iban, Bidayuh, Melanau, Kelabit, Lun Bawang and many other ethnic groups. International students from a foreign university campus based here and expatriates from international corporations add much spice to Miri as well. The people are quite helpful when it comes to directions or any help needed. A visitor's information centre is available downtown for any further enquiries:

Top Attractions in Miri

Explore the best things to see and do in Miri:

  • Dive near Miri
  • Eastwood Valley Golf & Country Club
  • Esplanade Beach
  • Grand Old Lady and the Petroleum Museum
  • San Ching Tian Temple
  • Taman Selera
  • Tamu Muhibah

Where to Eat in Miri

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴8 Lotus Cafe
  • 🍴Cafenika & Catering
  • 🍴Shiki Japanese Restaurant

Where to Stay in Miri

  • 🏨Brooke Inn
  • 🏨Cosy Inn
  • 🏨Eastwood Valley Golf & Country Club
  • 🏨Imperial Hotel
  • 🏨Kingwood Inn Miri
  • 🏨Metro Inn

Miri Travel Guide Sections

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