Gomantong Caves, Limestone cave system in Kinabatangan, Malaysia.
The Gomantong cave network spans through a massive limestone outcrop, featuring two main chambers named Simud Hitam and Simud Putih.
Initial investigations of the guano deposits began in 1889 by the China Borneo Company, followed by the first cave mapping in 1930.
Local harvesters collect valuable edible bird nests during specific seasons using traditional methods with rattan ladders and bamboo poles.
The cave system operates daily with entrance fees of 30 Malaysian Ringgit for international visitors and 5 Malaysian Ringgit for local residents.
Every evening, approximately two million wrinkle-lipped bats emerge from the caves in synchronized flight patterns to search for food.
GPS coordinates: 5.51667,118.06700
Latest update: May 13, 2025 06:32
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