Lang Cave in Mulu National Park Sarawak

This amazing cave is located just next to the Deer Cave in the park and a few minutes walk from the Bat Observatory. For your added information, this is also one of the smallest caves in the national park.

The main entrance leading inside the Lang Cave.

From my research, I found that the Langs Cave was named after a guide who led an expedition in the late 70s to research the caves in Mulu. Therefore this small show cave was named after the local guide.

You are required to bring a torchlight for your cave exploration at any of the caves. In the Lang Cave, there is a wooden walkway and concrete one with rails that lead you inside and then out again.

The Lang Cave’s beauty is the formation of the limestone, which has accumulated for thousands of years.

The cave is also well lit by the national park management, so you can see all the different stalagmite and stalactites. You are also reminded not to touch any of them.

The cave is also wet as there is water dripping off the stalagmites almost everywhere. I even tried drinking the water as it is super pure.

Photos of Lang Cave

The beautiful rock formations inside the caves.

Wooden walkways guide visitors through the cave.

Taking a moment to pose inside the cave.

The natural beauty inside Lang Cave

Again I want to stress, please be dressed for your cave exploration as you would not want to fall and hurt yourself. Worst, get laughed at by the park guides.

In my 4 times of going to Mulu, I have seen the best to the worst. From fully geared foreigners right to the Asian-going-to-the-mall dressing. I kid you not!

I wish I had taken pictures of these local Asians. Some came in their mini skirts and heels.

Some visitors even came as if they just finished a weekend clubbing session, complete with the bling-bling and LV or Gucci handbags.

If you have sharp eyes, you may be able to see cave critters like bats, swiftlets, spiders or even small cave snakes inside the Lang Cave.

Do ask your guide about it, and do not scream if you step on squishy stuff. It could just be bat droppings or bat guano.

The Lang Cave is also a great challenge to photograph. Again, professional photographers will have a field day here while the amateurs will struggle like how I did.

Do not bother with your flash, as it will probably ruin the overall effect of the beauty this cave gives.

Walking through the Lang Cave at Mulu National Park.

The time you would visit the Lang Cave would probably 20 to 30 minutes before proceeding to the main Deer Cave.

I personally find photographing this cave a challenge as every time I visit this cave, I spend too much time fiddling with my camera. One day I will get it right!

Lang Cave Information

The main star cave for Mulu National Park is no other than the Deer Cave, where it is world-renown and is very popular among those visiting the park.

But when you start to explore the entire area, your park guide will also recommend visiting the Wind Cave, which is also in the other caves’ vicinity.

Conclusion

To be very honest, I would recommend you take one of the Mulu National Park tour packages which come with a guide and proper accommodation.

Otherwise, you can always explore the guesthouses in Mulu or even the simple dorm lodging in the national park area for those travelling solo or backpacking.

There is no doubt that you will be introduced to the show caves here, and visiting the Lang Cave in Mulu National Park is included in all of these cave visits.