A small area within the state of Pahang, located on the ridge, Cameron Highlands is by far the largest Malaysian resort, located at an altitude of 1500-1800 meters. This mountain area will appeal to fans of outdoor activities. Here you can not only stroll through the picturesque places, but also make hikes in the mountains.
In 1962 Cameron Highlands was declared a reserve, which preserved rare representatives of flora and fauna. Orchids and rhododendrons bloom in dense thickets of the rainforest, bogs and gibbons meet. After mountain walks, the city can have a great time: dinner in a restaurant or listen to music in a bar.
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How to get
Cameron Highlands is a very popular destination, buses run from all corners of the country. From the town of Tapach to Cameron Highlands, you can get there by bus in two hours, which regularly go from 8 am to 6 pm. In addition, you can get here by taxi. From the capital of the country Kuala Lumpur bus goes about 5 hours. For a taxi you have to pay 200 rubles. From Penang, the bus goes 6 hours, the ticket price is 30 ringgit. Prices are for December 2014.
Climate
The climate in Cameron Highlands is pretty cool, the mountainous terrain keeps the air temperature no higher than 20-22 degrees. Monsoon season lasts from November to February, dry season from February to April. At the same time, the coldest time of the year is from December to February, when the temperature reaches only 10 degrees.
Entertainment, Excursions and Attractions Cameron Highlands
Cameron Highlands has long attracted planters and breeders with its moderate climate and high humidity .The landscape of this place has undergone changes every year and is now striking with its beauty and uniqueness .Most tourists come here for one of the highest mountains in Malaysia - Gunung Brinchang .This is the perfect place for thrill-seekers..Small paths, paved to the top of the mountain, are equipped with all the necessary amenities .At the top is an observation deck, which offers a wonderful view of the city and the rainforest..
In Cameron Highlands is concentrated a huge number of diverse farms and farms .And, of course, the most popular among tourists is the tea Boh Plantations .The first plantations appeared here in 1929, when John Archibald Russell decided to take up tea in Malaysia together with a well-known tea producer from Sri Lanka .Green hills created artificially, human labor - an exciting spectacle .Completely free of charge you can make an excursion to the production and see the processing of tea, visit the museum and shop where the best varieties are sold .The factory has a small restaurant with a panoramic view of the plantation .
There is also the Raju Hill strawberry farm and the Ee Feng Gu Honey Bee Farm bee farm, where you can not only look at how the produce is grown, but also buy fresh and tasty vegetables, fruits, honey and jam at low prices.
Another interesting place in Cameron Highlands is the Valley of the Roses. It is a unique multistage garden in the mountains, which will leave a lot of pleasant impressions. Not only roses of different species and flowers are grown here, but also other rare plants such as cacti, hibiscus, fuchsia, carnations, gladiolus. The garden is decorated with fish ponds and grottos. Photos Cameron Highlands (5)