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.

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