Fairy Cave

Fairy Cave (Gua Pari) is a large limestone show cave located near Bau town, about 40 km southwest of Kuching in Sarawak, Malaysia. Managed as part of the Fairy Cave Nature Reserve by Sarawak Forestry Corporation, it is notable for its huge cathedral-like main chamber, dramatic stalactite and stalagmite formations, and natural light entering through an opening in the cave roof.

Visitors can expect a short climb up a steep concrete staircase (about 100+ steps) and boardwalks leading to a massive, well-lit cavern with high ceilings, moss-covered walls, and limestone formations. The main chamber is spacious and illuminated by daylight from above, with viewing platforms and pathways inside. Surroundings are forested limestone hills with parking and basic visitor facilities at the base.

Part of the Bau limestone formation dating back millions of years, formed by dissolution of limestone. The Bau area has a history of gold mining in the 19th century, and caves in the region were traditionally used for guano collection and as natural shelters.

Locally known as Gua Pari, the cave is associated with folklore that its delicate stalactite formations resemble fairies, giving rise to the name Fairy Cave. It is a well-known natural landmark for the Bau community and a key nature tourism site in southern Sarawak.