Introduce

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Cameron Highlands in Pahang is one of Malaysia’s most popular tourist destinations, a collection of peaceful townships perched 1500 meters high on a nest of serene mountains. Cooling resorts, tea plantations and strawberry farms sprawl lazily across lush valleys and meandering hillslopes, the perfect setting for a relaxing holiday. To get relief from the hectic schedule of the modern day life one can go there and can enjoy being in the lap of nature. It is not very costly also as one can get variety of options to stay in the highland. All the locations of visit are near from one another. As a result of this transportation cost is not very much also. For a nature lover this is one of the most brilliant places on the earth to have a visit. The green beauty with the touch of the colorful wild animals, birds, and insects the place is scenic to watch. Cameron Highland is a must visit option in Malaysia for sure.

 

History

Cameron Highlands was discovered in 1885 by English surveyor William Cameron, under a commission by the colonial government. Forging a path through dense vegetation, he reached a magnificent and sublime plateau ‘shut up in the mountains’ along the vast Titiwangsa Range. Yet, the place lay unperturbed for 40 years, until British Administrator Sir George Maxwell developed it as a hill station.

Soon, hotels, schools, homes and even a golf course sprouted overnight, as British and locals settled in. Farmers and tea planters also streamed steadily into the valley, having found its soil to be fertile, and weather encouraging for crops. Today, Cameron Highlands is the leading highland resort destination in the country, supporting a population close to 50,000 people spread over eight interconnecting areas.

Far from rural, the main townships of Tanah Rata and Brinchang are highly developed with a wide range of facilities and services. Hotels, resorts, apartments and shopping blocks tower over the landscape, providing accommodation and leisure activities for its many visitors. Ringlet, Tringkap, Bertam Valley, Kuala Terla and Kampung Raja make up the rest of Cameron Highlands.

These smaller towns and villages concentrate heavily on agricultural activities, consequently retaining most, if not some, of their pastoral feel and countryside atmosphere. Traces of Cameron’s colonial history still remain, but consist mostly of European stone mansions that have been converted into boutique hotels.

 

Attractions in Cameron Highlands

The region is characterized by extensive tea plantations. People mostly come to Cameron Highlands to escape the heat and to do some beautiful walks. Besides the tea plantations there are also the following attractions: Mossy Forest, Rafflesia tour, strawberry farm, rose gardens, a Chinese temple, a cactus valley and vegetable gardens. Please avoid places where insects or animals are kept; as they are often in pretty bad shape (for example the butterflies at the Butterfly Farm are kept in poor conditions). At weekends you can visit the night market in the evenings. Here locals buy their ingredients, fresh meat, fish and also vegetables and fruit. Tourists can enjoy one of the popular local snacks.

 

Environment

Its natural environment gives a special experience to those who visit this area. The atmosphere is comfortable and you have the opportunity to breathe in fresh air and the misty atmosphere. This rich, natural rainforest is also a tourist attraction around the world. Cameron Highlands is located in the heart of the Titiwangsa Range, offering a refreshing setting with an average temperature of between 17 and 23 degrees Celsius. Cameron Highlands has grown into a busy tourist destination and a simple farm center.

 

Cameron Highlands Tour

Most tourist attractions at Cameron Highlands lie within the major townships of Brinchang and Tanah Rata. Time Tunnel is a heritage museum showcasing the colonial history of Cameron Highlands through antiquated articles and memorabilia. Butterfly Garden and Butterfly Farm at Kea Farm are perennial favourites for their live insect display and zoological exhibits.The Night Market is a shopping adventure for crops, souvenirs and food, similar in style to the daily vegetable market at Kea Farm. Sam Poh Temple is an architectural marvel with ornate statues and altars to gaze at. Finally, MARDI Agro Park is an agricultural research station open to public at Tanah Rata.

You can plan your vacation to this highland, by visiting many interesting places here. Among them are butterfly farm, tea plantations, big red strawberries, cameron lavander, cactus valley, rose valley and more. This can be seen, BOH River Tea Plantation River Palas is one of the largest tea plantations in Southeast Asia, it is also one of the largest producers of BOH Tea in Asia. The farm is well-known as one of the places to be visited and because it is always filled with visitors.

Otherwise, your visit to Cameron Highland is not complete if it is not to strawberry fields. There are many “strawberry” gardens in Cameron Highland. Among one of the popular strawberry fields is the YZ Agro Farm & Cafe. For flower lovers, this Lavender Tree Plantation is located in Tringkap, Cameron Highland. The garden has various species of flowers besides lavender flowers. In the garden there is also a strawberry tree too. If you are visiting the flowering lavender season, you will be fascinated by the lines of purple flowers decorating the garden. Next, the Butterfly Garden is among the oldest attractions in Cameron Highland. This park is best suited with children or dear friends. Undoubtedly the butterfly park is one of the romantic destinations. For children, they can study the science of nature and the beautiful animals more closely.

 

Entertainment In Cameron Highlands

In addition, exciting entertainment is also in the cameron highlands. Including golf courses. Brinchang boasts the only golf course in the highlands. Next, ATV Safari and it is a perfect setting for a challenging ride where the visitors ride the ATV within the untouched reserved tea plantation. Not to forget, there are many interesting jungle walks in Cameron Highlands. Some are just a short gentle stroll and others a half-day stiff track for the very fit. All are enjoyable and worth venturing on.