Cameron Highlands
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Cameron Highlands is a highland region located about 20 km east of Ipoh and about 150km north of Kuala Lumpur in Pahang, Malaysia. At 5000 ft (1,500 m) above sea level it is the highest area on the mainland, and enjoys a cool climate, with temperatures no higher than 25°C and rarely falling below 6°C year round.
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[edit] Background
The Highlands were named after William Cameron, a British colonial government surveyor who discovered the plateau during a mapping expedition in 1885. The fame of Cameron Highlands then grew during the colonial era when British planters realised the potential of its fertile mountain slopes for growing tea, then a prized commodity. The Cameron Highlands are still home to many tea plantations, being Malaysia's largest tea-producing region. The area is also known as a major supplier of legumes and vegetables to both Malaysia and Singapore with its many farms, and is one of Malaysia's prime tourist destinations. There are many interesting places to visit here.
[edit] Key Attractions
Apart from the cool weather, key attractions in Cameron Highlands include a butterfly farm, strawberry farms, rose gardens, Chinese temple and vegetable farms. One of the popular tourist activities involves jungle walking and trekking amongst the refreshing cool forest air. Look out for the Golden chicken plant frequently sold at the roadsides.
Travelling to the Cameron Highlands takes up to one and a half hours via a winding road from Tapah by car. There is a newer and easier route up from Simpang Pulai (closer to Ipoh) which has a wider road and gentler curves.
There are nine towns in the Cameron Highlands. Among others, Brinchang, Kea Farm, Tringkap, Ringlet and Tanah Rata are better known to tourists.
Other towns such as Bertam Valley, Kuala Terla, Kampung Raja and Blue Valley are also well known by the tourist after the New Simpang Pulai route started to operate.
[edit] How to go there
From North-South Expressway, exit the expressway at Tapah and then proceed via route 59 straight along the way to the highlands.You are estimated to reach the first town of south End Ringlet in 1 hour 30 minutes.
Alternatively, you can exit the expressway at Simpang Pulai, Ipoh and proceed via a new route 145 to Cameron Highlands along the way to the top.You can expect to reach the first town at the northern end, Kampung Raja, in 1 hour.
You can also go there on an express bus from Penang or Kuala Lumpur.
[edit] Gallery
 Tea plantations in Cameron Highlands |
 Tanah Rata in the Cameron Highlands |
 Sam Poh Temple, Brinchang |
[edit] External links
- Official Cameron Highlands Portal
- The Official Cameron Highlands Website
- The Cameron Highlands page on the official site of Tourism Malaysia
- Visit Cameron Highlands
- Malaysia Travel Guide on Cameron Highlands
- Cameron Highlands Malaysia
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Pahang Darul Makmur |  |
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| Districts: Bera | Bentong | Cameron Highlands | Jerantut | Kuantan | Kuala Lipis | Maran | Pekan | Raub | Rompin | Temerloh | ||
| Major settlements: Bandar Indera Mahkota | Bandar Pusat Jengka | Bandar Muadzam Shah | Bandar Tun Abdul Razak | Batu Talam | Belimbing | Benta | Bentong | Beserah | Brinchang | Bukit Tinggi | Chenor | Chini Lake | Cherating | Fraser's Hill | Gambang | Gebeng | Genting Highlands | Genting Sempah | Gohtong Jaya | Janda Baik | Jerantut | Karak | Ketari | Kuala Lipis | Kuala Rompin | Kuantan (capital) | Lanchang | Lubuk Paku | Lurah Bilut | Maran | Mentakab | Merapoh | Paluh Hinai | Pekan | Raub | Rompin | Sungai Lembing | Tanah Rata | Teluk Cempedak | Temerloh | Teriang | ||
| Islands: Pulau Tioman | ||
