cameron highlands travel guide

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Welcome to Cameron Highlands

One of the wonders of Malaysia,

Cameron Highlands is the perfect, cool

mountain hideaway distance from all

the frantic rush of city life. Being a

primarily agricultural domain, you will

find an abundance of vegetables and

fruits farm in this highland paradise.

Also, Cameron Highlands is a leading

Little Facts about Cameron Highlands Malaysia!

Main Townships Cameron Highlands is made up of 3 main

townships at different elevations. The

first town you’ll see coming from the

south is Ringlet, followed by Tanah Rata

and Brinchang. Bertam Valley, Kea

Farm, Tringkap, Kuala Terla and

Kampung Raja are the other smaller

settlements located in the highlands.

RINGLET - This is the first town you’ll

reach if you are driving up from Tapah

way. At an elevation of about 1,200

meters above sea-level, the climate

here is not particularly cool, as opposed

to higher elevation towns like Tanah

Rata or Brinchang. Ringlet is one of the

main agricultural hubs in the highlands.

TANAH RATA – This is the major town

located in this magical Highlands. This

town is also the administrative hub of

Cameron Highlands where the most of

government offices are located. Being

producer of flowers in Malaysia; be

prepared for a lovely sight of

extraordinary flowers you won’t see

flourishing elsewhere in Malaysia! Drive

up as high as 1500 meters above sea-

level to get here and enjoy

temperatures as low as 16c year-round.

the main town in the highlands, Tanah

Rata is well-served by a range of

accommodation, eateries, shops, post

office, money-changers, banks,

hospital, clinics, travel agencies, tourist

information centre, a scenic public

garden, golf-course, a bus station and

taxi stands. The weather is nice to

explore around the place. The town is

also a popular stop for tourist because

there are various jungle tracks and

waterfall trails begin here.

BRINCHANG – Brinchang is about 10

minutes drive or 3km from Tanah Rata.

This is where you will find most of

smaller hotels and food outlets .One of

the attraction in this town is the night

market, “pasar malam”, is located

here.

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Cameron Highlands Travel Guide


BOH TEA PLANTATION, Ringlet –

Beautiful tea estate located 6km

along a winding road past vegetable

farms. Visitors can view the factory

and relax with a cup of Boh Tea at

the tea shop.

SUNGAI PALAS TEA CENTRE –

Recently opened by BOH Plantations

at Sungai Palas tea garden.

Places of Interests

ROSE GARDENS – There are 3

beautiful rose garden in Cameron.

You can visit them at i) Rose Centre

in Kea Farm ii) Robertson Rose

Garden in Sungai Palas and iii) Rose

Valley in Tringkap.

STRAWBERRY FARMS – There are

many few strawberry farms in this

highland. The few farms along the

main road between Kea Farm and

Tanah Rata are: i) Healthy

Strawberry Farm ii) Kasimanis

Strawberry Farm iii) Kok Lim

Strawberry Farm iv) Raju’s Hill

Strawberry Farm

BUTTERFLY FARMS – There are two

butterfly centres along main road of

Kea Farm. Both centres have variety

of butterflies and insects

HONEY BEE FARMS – There are two

honey bee farms in Cameron

Highlands. Both have beautiful

landscaped gardens.


Places of Interests

CACTUS FARMS – You can find

hundreds of cacti and plants at the

Cactus Valley in Brinchang and the

Cactus Point along the main road

from Brinchang to Kea Farm

TIME TUNNEL – Experience the rustic

charm of a unique gallery that

captures the spirit of the bygone

eras of Malaysian life. View a

treasure trove of heartwarming

artifacts that depict life as it was

lived then. Behold rare, nostalgic

photographs revealing history of

Cameron. Truly, a journey back in

time not to be missed!

DAY MARKET – There are many day

markets in along the main road

between Ringlet and Kampung Raja.

Tourist can find variety of

vegetables and be fascinated by

colorful-painted flowers.

NIGHT MARKET – Night Market or

locally called as “Pasar Malam” is an

interesting sights in Cameron

Highlands. One of the popular Pasar

Malam venue is located right in

front of the Brinchang Police

Station. In this place, you can find

all the local delicacies. Mostly open

on Fridays, Weekends and holidays.

ROBINSON FALLS – The Robinson

Falls are located in Tanah Rata. You

can walk a number of jungle trails

and one of them, no 9, leading in a

short walk to this attractive

waterfall.


Getting to Cameron Highlands via Simpang Pulai Route

Cameron Highlands Map


Brinchang Town Map Brinchang Town Map Brinchang Town Map Brinchang Town Map


Tanah Rata Town Tanah Rata Town Tanah Rata Town Tanah Rata Town


Strawberry Farms Location Map


Kea Farm Location Map


Tea Plantations Location Map

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