MEREMBEH VILLAGE BAU
A Serene Village from Bau, Sarawak

Merembeh Village also known as Merembeh Caving Park was originally a community-based tourism initiative, where the management of the caves and food stalls was done by the villagers themselves. Currently it is administered and under the management of the Merembeh Bau Village Cooperative Berhad.

There are two large caves in this park, namely Gua Posih and Gua Kayu. Both of these caves served as hiding places for the village inhabitants during the colonial era and hold many historical artifacts.

Getting There

Background

Naming Origin

Originally, this village was known as Kampung Ngiromis. This name was derived from the name of the A'ang Ngiromis river, which is a tributary of the river.

Location

Kampung Merembeh Bau is located approximately 8 kilometers away from the town of Bau and around 27 kilometers from the Kuching International Airport, Sarawak.

History Background

Kampung Merembeh is a traditional village with the majority of its population belonging to the Bidayuh ethnic group. This village began to be explored and inhabited by several families around the 1930s.

Population

The population of Kampung Merembeh is approximately 751 people, with 90% of the population belonging to the Bidayuh ethnic group. The remaining population consists of Malay, Chinese, Melanau, Orang Ulu, and Iban ethnicities.

Activities and Experiences

We offer immersive experiences in natural environments, promoting conservation and cultural understanding while engaging visitors through education, adventure, and sustainable practices.

Find out more

Merembeh Caving Park

Find out more

Center for Collection and Processing of Swiflet Bird's Nest

MEREMBEH CAVING PARK

Merembeh Caving Park was originally a community-based tourism initiative where all cave management activities and food stall sales were conducted by the village residents themselves.

Here, there are two large caves known as Gua Posih and Gua Kayu. Both caves served as hiding places for the village residents during the colonial era and hold many historical artifacts and remnants of the past.