The secrets of Bario, Sarawak's gem in the luscious heart of Borneo


Photos By EDDIE CHUA
Bario is a living canvas painted with vibrant hues of green and stunning sunset.

In the northeastern reaches of Sarawak, bordering the wilds of Indonesian Kalimantan, lies Bario, its secrets blowing quietly in the wind.

Affectionately known as ‘Bariew’ – meaning wind in the Kelabit language – this village is a tranquil sanctuary nestled 3,500 feet above sea level in the Kelabit Highlands.

Play, subscribe and stand a chance to win prizes worth over RM39,000! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
StarExtra , Outdoors

Next In Travel

Grab your diving goggles for an Austrian waterfall adventure hike
Malaysia is still the top destination for Singapore travellers amid rising prices
Temples, trains and samurai: A student's budget-friendly adventure in Japan
Songkran in Thailand is great, but you can also celebrate in other places in Asia
Malaysian travellers choose flexibility when planning holidays, survey says
Perlis would be a nice place to retire, according to this Malaysian
You only have 90 seconds to evacuate a plane in an emergency
This outdoor theatre show in Lijiang, directed by Zhang Yimou, is popular with tourists
Travellers flying out of Singapore now limited to two power banks
Nepal nearly doubles jet fuel prices ahead of busy season

Others Also Read