Appreciate the cool escape offered from our highland townships. Far from the hot, tropical climate, these destinations allow you to experience moderate-climate weather and breathe refreshing, cold mountain air.
Peaking at 2,000 meters above sea-level, Cameron Highlands in Pahang resonates with the beauty and coolness of spring season, similar to that of a moderate-climate country.
Roses grow abundantly here, a paradox in this hot and humid country. And just like the flowers, the people of Cameron’s three main townships; Ringlet, Tanah Rata and Brinchang, beam with a radiant fairness, the effects of basking in pure mountain air each day.
At 1,500 meters above sea-level, Fraser’s Hill was founded by James Louis Fraser in the early nineties who mysteriously disappeared during a trip up the hill one day. It was used almost exclusively by British colonists as a retreat from the sweltering heat below. Today, Fraser’s Hill is no longer an expatriate community but a bustling town filled with colourful sights and people.
Berjaya Hills (formerly known as Bukit Tinggi), at 800 meters above sea-level, brims with international culture. Enjoy freshly-baked baguettes from La Flamme Sidewalk Deli in the French Colmar Village or enjoy a bath at the Japanese Tatami Spa. You can also experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony or feed koi in the Japanese village.
Genting Highlands is the second highest of the highlands, peaking at 1,800 meters above sea-level. Every night, businessmen and tourists throng Genting to try their luck at blackjack, roulette and one-armed-bandits in the country’s only casino. On weekends, families head up to the amusement park for fun rides and to enjoy a quick dose of fresh mountain air.
From time to time, the Genting Highlands Resort organises concerts and musicals that attracts a large crowd to the mountain. Those who like golfing, on the other hand, usually take a weekend off in the Awana Resort located on a plateau towards Genting. |
