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Cameron Highlands
First discovered by a British surveyor William Cameron, in 1885, the fertile slopes of Cameron Highlands rising over 1,800 metres above sea level were favoured for growing tea, a prized commodity among the colonies at that time. It is now the largest refreshing cool hill resort in Malaysia. It features the cool Robinson Falls, radiant Rose Gardens, fresh vegetable farms, glorious strawberry and honeybee farms as well as the famous Boh Tea plantations. Long walks and trekking, spotting unique species of flora and fauna along the way are favoured activities. The more energetic can enjoy hikes up Gunung Brinchang, Gunung Beremban and Gunung Jasar. There is even an 18-hole golf course here. With accommodation choices ranging from elegant English-styled resorts, cosy inns, pretty chalets and comfortable rest houses Cameron Highlands is the perfect cool getaway from the complexities of urban living.
Fraser's Hill
Rising over 1,500 metres above sea level, Fraser’s hill was named after Scottish trader Louis James Fraser who mysteriously disappeared in the hills. Once the domain of British expatriate officers it is now open to anyone in search of a serene and tranquil getaway. Fraser’s Hill offers a wide range of recreational facilities ranging from golf, horse-riding and boating. There are also Allan's Waters, a tranquil, man-made lake; The Paddock, an equestrian center which also has an archery range, and the pristine Jeriau waterfall and a 9-hole golf course. The hill resort is however most popular among bird- enthusiasts who flock here particularly for the annual International Bird Race, held in June each year.. With over 260 species of birds and a wide variety of other flora and fauna it is a wonderland for nature enthusiasts.
The resort is accessible by road from Bentong town. Traffic up the hill is one way and therefore there is an hourly schedule for directional traffic.
Berjaya Hill Resort (previously Bukit Tinngi Resort)
Located relatively close to the capital city of Kuala Lumpur, this unique retreat captures the essence of diverse cultures of the world in a single destination. The star attraction is the French-themed Colmar Tropicale and others include the Japanese Village, the Golf and Country Club and the Horse Trail.
