CAMERON HIGHLANDS
History of Cameron Highlands
Cameron Highlands is a well developed hill resort which is located in the state of Pahang in Peninsular malaysia. It was named after a British surveyor, William Cameron who discovered it in 1885 during a mapping expedition. Since 1920, the hill has undergone various development that makes what it is today - an excellent place for tourists to spend their holidays.
Its temperature ranges from 10 °C to 25 °C hence a favourite place for one to escape the heat of the cities. One can easily take a slow drive up or down the highland depending on which route one takes and stop by the many strawberry farms, vegetable gardens, cactus gardens, bee farms and rose gardens. Buy some of the products that are sold as you visit the farms.
Tea Plantation
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| A neatly planted tea plantation |
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| Transporting tea leaves to the factory |
Its attraction include the neatly planted tea plantations where one can go and see how the tea leaves are plucked and processed. The beautiful view overlooking the plantation is excellent for a picture album. The major ones that one can visit are the BHARAT tea plantation, BOH tea plantation and Blue Valley tea plantation.
Cactus Garden
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| Some of the cactus |
The many array of cactus that are on sale at Cactus Point in Brinchang town. Entrance to the farm is free of charge and thereare many different type and budget cactus that one can choose to purchase.
Bee Farm
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| Bee farm |
Genting Highlands
It takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to drive up the hill from the city of Kuala Lumpur, a distance of 51km. Genting highland also called the City Of Entertainment and rightly so as you will be able to enjoy the various attractions and modern facilities on this hill resorts.
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| Genting Highlands "City of Entertainment |
- Has entertained visitors from many different countries of the world.
- The Genting Skyway is the longest cable car in South East Asia. You will be able to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the mountains and valleys from the cable car.
- There are many hotels with more than 10,000 guest rooms and suites for you to choose from. The First World Hotel is the biggest hotel in the world but the size of the rooms are relatively smaller compared to Awana Genting Highlands.
Theme Park Hotel is located near the outdoor and indoor theme parks. The high end hotel is Maxims Genting.
- The nation's only casino is located here.
- Genting International Convention Centre has hosted many world class conferences, seminars and meetings.
- Has more than 90 dining outlets. KFC, MacDonald, Chinese restaurants, western restaurants and other fast food chain restaurants are all located here.
Fraser's Hill Resort
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| Fraser town |
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| Fraser lake |
Fraser's Hill
Fraser's Hill resort is one of the least developed hill resort compared to Cameron Highlands or Genting Highlands. As such, this resort which is located at an altitude of 1,524 metres above sea level is an ideal place for one who just want to enjoy the undisturbed nature in a cool
environment. Activities that you can do here include bird-watching, camping, horse-riding, jungle trekking, fishing, golfing as well as discovering the many flora and fauna that abounds in this hill.
This hill was founded by Louis James Fraser, a Scottish trader who established tin ore trading station at the end of 1900.He used to use mule to transport the goods. However, he mysteriously disappeared in the jungle of Fraser's Hill without a trace in the early 1900s. In 1919, the hill was developed into a hill station for those who want to escape the heat and humid weather at the lowlands of Malaysia.
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| The main landmark of the hill at the town centre, The Clocktower |
The bungalows and resorts offered here are mostly Tudor styled in design, reminding us of the cottage houses that you see in Scotland or England. The temperature at this hill resort vary from 18° C to 21°C and is a perfect getaway from the heat of the city.
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