Malaysian tour guide recalls rendezvous at World Heritage Sites

Seeing millions of bats fly out of the Deer Cave in Gunung Mulu National Park is something we should try to experience at least once. — Photos: LEESAN

Often, when I come across “Unesco World Heritage Site” signboards posted at the entrances of some of the top tourist destinations in many parts of the world, I am full of respect for the place.

One of Unesco’s most successful missions has been to carefully select significant and priceless cultural gems and bestow them with the “world heritage” accolade, which in turn increases their touristic value. Such sites have not only managed to woo millions of tourists, but have also encouraged visitors to understand the world better through the acknowledgement of historical events.