HJ’s guidebook
Sightseeing
The Boh Tea Company was founded in 1929 and is one of the most famous brands of tea in Malaysia.
As such, one of the highlights of a trip to the Cameron Highlands is the chance to visit the source at the Boh Tea Plantation where you can enjoy the lush green terraces and learn how the tea is harvested and grown.
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Boh Tea Plantation
The Boh Tea Company was founded in 1929 and is one of the most famous brands of tea in Malaysia.
As such, one of the highlights of a trip to the Cameron Highlands is the chance to visit the source at the Boh Tea Plantation where you can enjoy the lush green terraces and learn how the tea is harvested and grown.
The Cameron Highlands is famous for its flora and, as well as tea and strawberries, you will also find a huge number of species of roses here.
If you like flowers then one of the best ways to see the roses is on a trip to Mrs. Robertson’s Rose Garden which is located on a scenic hillside and will give you pretty views over the valleys below.
Some of the species that you can admire here include Pink Queen Victoria and Maid of Hearts and don’t be surprised by the large size of some of the flowers, as they thrive due to the higher elevation of the Cameron Highlands.
As with many attractions here there is also a pretty little cafe and gift shop attached.
Robertson Rose Garden
The Cameron Highlands is famous for its flora and, as well as tea and strawberries, you will also find a huge number of species of roses here.
If you like flowers then one of the best ways to see the roses is on a trip to Mrs. Robertson’s Rose Garden which is located on a scenic hillside and will give you pretty views over the valleys below.
Some of the species that you can admire here include Pink Queen Victoria and Maid of Hearts and don’t be surprised by the large size of some of the flowers, as they thrive due to the higher elevation of the Cameron Highlands.
As with many attractions here there is also a pretty little cafe and gift shop attached.
Raaju’s Hill Strawberry Farm is known for having some of the juiciest strawberries in the Cameron Highlands.
One of the reasons for this is that the farm is strategically located in a misty valley, but whatever the reason, this is one of the best places to pick strawberries in town.
This is a great activity, especially for anyone who is travelling with children and you can pick half a kilo of strawberries that you can then take home and savor.
If you prefer to just admire the strawberry fields but still want to sample some of the delicious fruit, then you can visit the onsite cafe where you can enjoy a full English cream tea with strawberry jam as well as their signature strawberry juice.
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Granja de fresas Raju Hill
129 59 Jalan TapahRaaju’s Hill Strawberry Farm is known for having some of the juiciest strawberries in the Cameron Highlands.
One of the reasons for this is that the farm is strategically located in a misty valley, but whatever the reason, this is one of the best places to pick strawberries in town.
This is a great activity, especially for anyone who is travelling with children and you can pick half a kilo of strawberries that you can then take home and savor.
If you prefer to just admire the strawberry fields but still want to sample some of the delicious fruit, then you can visit the onsite cafe where you can enjoy a full English cream tea with strawberry jam as well as their signature strawberry juice.
One of the main peaks in the Cameron Highlands is Mount Brinchang and the main way to get to the top is to take a drive along a winding mountain road which is as hair-raising as it is exciting.
Once you get to the summit of the mountain you will find an observation tower where you can enjoy the gorgeous scenery and breathe in the fresh mountain air.
Some of the sights to look out for include the lush valleys covered in tea plantations as well as forest lands filled with wild flowers.
The mountain stands at a height of 6,666 feet above sea level and also has the claim to fame of being the highest parts of Malaysia that is accessed by cable car.
There is also the possibility of trekking to the summit through the forest if you are feeling active.
Mount Batu Brinchang
One of the main peaks in the Cameron Highlands is Mount Brinchang and the main way to get to the top is to take a drive along a winding mountain road which is as hair-raising as it is exciting.
Once you get to the summit of the mountain you will find an observation tower where you can enjoy the gorgeous scenery and breathe in the fresh mountain air.
Some of the sights to look out for include the lush valleys covered in tea plantations as well as forest lands filled with wild flowers.
The mountain stands at a height of 6,666 feet above sea level and also has the claim to fame of being the highest parts of Malaysia that is accessed by cable car.
There is also the possibility of trekking to the summit through the forest if you are feeling active.
The scenic Lavender Centre is one of the prettiest places in Cameron Highlands. Home to a staggering assortment of different lavender varieties, the purples, lilacs, mauves, and blues cannot fail to impress. Take a wander along the well-maintained pathways, where the air is filled with distinct, strong aromas. Learn more about the use of lavender, including for medicinal and therapeutic reasons. It’s rather enlightening to learn about the culinary uses of the plant too. You can also buy an assortment of goods made from lavender to take home as an unusual gift or souvenir.
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Jardín de Lavanda (Cameron Lavender)
The scenic Lavender Centre is one of the prettiest places in Cameron Highlands. Home to a staggering assortment of different lavender varieties, the purples, lilacs, mauves, and blues cannot fail to impress. Take a wander along the well-maintained pathways, where the air is filled with distinct, strong aromas. Learn more about the use of lavender, including for medicinal and therapeutic reasons. It’s rather enlightening to learn about the culinary uses of the plant too. You can also buy an assortment of goods made from lavender to take home as an unusual gift or souvenir.
One of my absolute favourite attractions in Cameron Highlands, the fantastic Time Tunnel is also sometimes referred to as The Local Museum. Much more than just a museum, though, Time Tunnel lets you experience life in times gone. Immerse yourself in different scenes and play with various props for fun and fabulous photographs. Sit down for a cup of tea, step into a hairdressing shop, climb behind a bar counter, pose with a drinks’ cart, play with vintage games, and more. The collection of memorabilia is impressive, and it’s a top place to learn more about local life following the Japanese occupation.
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Museo del Túnel del Tiempo
One of my absolute favourite attractions in Cameron Highlands, the fantastic Time Tunnel is also sometimes referred to as The Local Museum. Much more than just a museum, though, Time Tunnel lets you experience life in times gone. Immerse yourself in different scenes and play with various props for fun and fabulous photographs. Sit down for a cup of tea, step into a hairdressing shop, climb behind a bar counter, pose with a drinks’ cart, play with vintage games, and more. The collection of memorabilia is impressive, and it’s a top place to learn more about local life following the Japanese occupation.
Another one of the most famous farms in the Cameron Highlands is the Butterfly Farm which is also one of the oldest institutions in the area.
If you love butterflies then you will have certainly come to the right place as there is an array of colorful species here as well as some other attractions.
These include a tortoise section as well as an insect house, and all the butterflies are free flying so you will get to see them in their natural environment.
One of the best things about the butterfly farm is that you can take a guided tour of the facility and guides will explain all the different kinds of butterflies on show here and give you information on their habitats and life cycles.
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Jardín de orquídeas y rosas de Cameron Highland
Another one of the most famous farms in the Cameron Highlands is the Butterfly Farm which is also one of the oldest institutions in the area.
If you love butterflies then you will have certainly come to the right place as there is an array of colorful species here as well as some other attractions.
These include a tortoise section as well as an insect house, and all the butterflies are free flying so you will get to see them in their natural environment.
One of the best things about the butterfly farm is that you can take a guided tour of the facility and guides will explain all the different kinds of butterflies on show here and give you information on their habitats and life cycles.
Located at the top of Gunung Brinchang, one of the area’s highest peaks, the Mossy Forest is a great place to experience the natural world. Named because of the thick layer of moss that covers the forest’s floor, the Mossy Forest has a boardwalk which makes exploring the area easy. There are sweeping views of the surroundings, and the dense foliage and tall trees provide plenty of shade. Fog sometimes hangs thickly in the air and the forest is home to a diverse array of flora and fauna.
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Mossy Forest
Located at the top of Gunung Brinchang, one of the area’s highest peaks, the Mossy Forest is a great place to experience the natural world. Named because of the thick layer of moss that covers the forest’s floor, the Mossy Forest has a boardwalk which makes exploring the area easy. There are sweeping views of the surroundings, and the dense foliage and tall trees provide plenty of shade. Fog sometimes hangs thickly in the air and the forest is home to a diverse array of flora and fauna.
Food scene
Pasar Pagi literally means Morning Market and this is the place to come if you are looking for a toothsome breakfast in the Cameron Highlands.
You will find the Morning Market in KEA Farm Town and as well as some delicious street food and other local breakfast bites you can also expect to find other items for sale like souvenirs and handicrafts.
Pasar Pagi Kea Farm
59Pasar Pagi literally means Morning Market and this is the place to come if you are looking for a toothsome breakfast in the Cameron Highlands.
You will find the Morning Market in KEA Farm Town and as well as some delicious street food and other local breakfast bites you can also expect to find other items for sale like souvenirs and handicrafts.
As well as having a Morning Market, the Cameron Highlands also helpfully has a Night Market which sets up as the sun goes down.
If you want to visit the Night Market you will find it in Brinchang and it sells a selection of goods like souvenirs, clothes, and local products and crafts.
You will also find street food like toothsome barbecued meats so if you want to sample a range of the local delicacies cheaply then this is not to be missed.
The Cameron Highlands also doesn’t have too many shopping venues compared to other places, as it is essentially a hill station, so if you do want to grab some gifts then this is one of the best options.
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Brinchang Weekend Night Market
25 Jalan Sungai RuilAs well as having a Morning Market, the Cameron Highlands also helpfully has a Night Market which sets up as the sun goes down.
If you want to visit the Night Market you will find it in Brinchang and it sells a selection of goods like souvenirs, clothes, and local products and crafts.
You will also find street food like toothsome barbecued meats so if you want to sample a range of the local delicacies cheaply then this is not to be missed.
The Cameron Highlands also doesn’t have too many shopping venues compared to other places, as it is essentially a hill station, so if you do want to grab some gifts then this is one of the best options.