Cameron Highlands

This beautiful hill station is the perfect place to visit when you’re feeling the heat in Malaysia. Situated at an elevation of between 1300 and 1829 meters, the Cameron Highlands are significantly cooler than much of Malaysia, making it a good area to visit during the scorchingly hot summer season.

Stretching from the town of Ringlet along the state borders of Pahang, the Cameron Highlands feature lush green tea plantations, rolling hills and dense forests. This is a great area for hiking and trekking with stunning scenery around every corner. As you walk you will discover sparkling waterfalls, streams and towering mountains.

The climate in the Cameron Highlands is perfect for growing fruit and vegetables and there are a large number of farms in this area. Strawberries grow particularly well here and visitors can walk to the strawberry park to indulge in a huge bowl of fresh strawberries and cream.

There are a number of towns and villages located within the Cameron Highlands. Perhaps the best place to use as a base is the pretty town of Tanah Rata, where there are plenty of places to stay. Hire a bicycle and explore the area at your leisure, perhaps heading to the Rose Centre situated in nearby Trinkap.

Also near Tanah Rata is the pretty Robertson Waterfall from Tanah Rata, which is clearly signposted and an excellent spot for a picnic. To learn more about how tea is made, pay a visit to the Boh Tea Centre and perhaps sample a cup of freshly brewed leaves.

A great way to get fit is by trekking to Gunung Brinching, which is a high mountain peak offering spectacular valley views. The walk to the top takes a little under three hours and the trek leads through jungle and alongside tea plantations.