Miri Oil Well No.1 (Grand Old Lady) — Attraction in Borneo

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If you’re into history then it’s a no-brainer to visit this spot, where it is the site of Miri’s first drilled oil well. And nearby you can head to the Petroleum Museum (check the reviews though before deciding) or go around the museum building to the lookout point giving you a fantastic view of Miri! There is a restaurant nearby but it was closed when I was there. Hopefully, this area can be brought up better and maintained as it’s a great potential for tourism and education.

Tip: The ‘MIRI’ landmark was recently unveiled nearby with a large structure spelling out ‘MIRI’ and emblazoned on the hill ala the Hollywood sign. Pretty cool spot for...

📌The Grand Old Lady

During our last trip to Miri, Michelle and I were often recommended to visit Canada Hill, a limestone ridge with an amazing view of Miri City. Directly being in sight, overlooking our window from Pullman Miri Waterfront, one could hike up Canada Hill, or take a Grab up.

-enjoy amazing views of Miri City from Canada Hill. Watch the city light up as the skies darken. -visit the 'Grand Old Lady', also known as Well No.1 as it was the first oil well in the country. -stroll through the Petroleum Science Museum, which educates on the prominence of the oil and gas industry in Miri's earlier days

We arrived late at Canada Hill, when it was nearly dark. It's a lovely place, with a...

Nice place to enjoy the scenic view of Miri City. However, there is still a lot that needs to be improved. A proper site for food and drinks stalls, currently makeshift tents, unhygienic and without proper drainage, etc. Permanent site for public toilets and resting areas for enthusiastic joggers or cross training athletes, etc. More prohibition sign boards to ensure cleanliness of the site, especially rubbish bins, additional and improved the seating design, lastly, to engage safety and security personnel to be on site to monitor the public safety...