Cameron Highlands
One of the best tourist attractions in Malaysia is Cameron Highlands.
Situated at 1520m above sea level, this is Malaysia's green bowl supplying vegetables to the major cities of the country and to Singapore. The cool climate makes it an excellent tea growing area and indeed the Cameron tea is highly prized in the world market. With temperatures ranging between 25 and 10 degrees Celsius, this place is popular all year roun
d with tourists.
Places of interest are the Robinson Falls, the Rose Garden nurseries and the strawberry and vegetable farms. A visit to the tea plantation is well worthwhile, to see how one of the world’s favourite beverages is processed fresh from the plantations. Stroll around and admire the old colonial buildings such as the Old Smokehouse. This hill station is surroun
ded by jungles and trails are marked for jungle trekking. There are various villages inhabited by Orang Asli. There is also a golf course. The small town of Tapah at the foot of Cameron Highlands is the gateway to the highlands. From Tapah the road winds uphill via a succession of twists and bends to a series of little townships, which include Ringlet, Tanah Raja and Brinchang. All these towns offer a variety of accommodation.
d with tourists.Places of interest are the Robinson Falls, the Rose Garden nurseries and the strawberry and vegetable farms. A visit to the tea plantation is well worthwhile, to see how one of the world’s favourite beverages is processed fresh from the plantations. Stroll around and admire the old colonial buildings such as the Old Smokehouse. This hill station is surroun
ded by jungles and trails are marked for jungle trekking. There are various villages inhabited by Orang Asli. There is also a golf course. The small town of Tapah at the foot of Cameron Highlands is the gateway to the highlands. From Tapah the road winds uphill via a succession of twists and bends to a series of little townships, which include Ringlet, Tanah Raja and Brinchang. All these towns offer a variety of accommodation. HOW TO GET THERE
Tapah , a town in Perak, is the main entry point to the highlands.
By Road :
Cameron Highlands is about 60 kilometers from Tapah, a town off the Kuala Lumpur - Ipoh Highway accessible by road and rail. From Tapah, the two winds up through fascinating jungle scenery. The drive up will take about one and the half hours to Tanah Rata.
By Coach :
Coach travel is one of the most convenient and economical ways to come to Cameron Highlands. A number of companies provide regular, efficient express and tourist coach services to and from Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Singapore with a choice of day or night departures on some routes.
By Taxi : Taxi services is available from Kuala Lumpur (Pudu Raya) direct to Tanah Rata. There are also taxis from Tapah town and Tapah station (for those arriving by train).
By Taxi : Taxi services is available from Kuala Lumpur (Pudu Raya) direct to Tanah Rata. There are also taxis from Tapah town and Tapah station (for those arriving by train).
By Train :
The rall stop is at Tapah. From here take the taxi or bus to Tanah Rata.
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