Gua Musang Cave

Gua Musang Cave is a limestone cave system forming the Bukit Gua Musang outcrop in the centre of Gua Musang town, Kelantan, Malaysia. The hill rises prominently above the town and railway line and contains several cave chambers within its karst formation. Noted for its archaeological finds and distinctive town-centre location, the site offers short caving exploration, stair access to viewpoints, and views over the surrounding town and Galas River valley.

Visitors can expect a large limestone hill in the middle of Gua Musang town with stairways leading up the karst outcrop and into cave chambers. Inside are rocky passages, stalactite and stalagmite formations, and bat-inhabited sections. The summit and intermediate platforms provide panoramic views over the town, railway station and surrounding hills. The setting is natural and rugged with concrete steps, railings and open cave mouths to explore.

Bukit Gua Musang is a documented archaeological site with excavations revealing prehistoric artefacts including stone tools and pottery associated with Neolithic occupation. The limestone caves have been used as shelter since prehistoric times and the hill has long served as a landmark for the settlement that became Gua Musang town.

The cave gives its name to the town and district - Gua Musang translates as Civet Cat Cave - reflecting local folklore about wild civets inhabiting the caves. The hill is a cultural landmark and symbol of the town, featured in local identity and tourism promotion.