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The Cameron Highlands is one of Malaysia’s most extensive hill stations covering an area of 712 square kilometers. At an altitude of 1,200 metres. Not surprisingly, the temperature seldom rises above 25°C during the day. At night, however, it can reach a chilly 12°C.
In 1931, the British and the locals moved in to settle on the slopes of the mountain. They were soon followed by tea planters and vegetable farmers who found the fertile soil, good drainage and cool climate to be especially suitable for the growing of their crops. Today, the area is as well known for its tea estates, boasts a golf course, several old English cottages, three inns,two boarding schools,a dairy,nurseries, vegetable farms, a Government Rest House and an Experimental Agricultural Station.
A Taste Of Cameron
Blessed with a multicultural past, the cuisine of Cameron Highlands is as eclectic as its residents. In fact, there is no shortage of places to eat. At night (especially during weekends & holidays) restaurants require
reservations as there’s very little to do after the sun goes down. You can satisfy your craving for English, Chinese, Indian, Malaysian, Thai and Japanese. You’ll find most restaurants are located in Tanah Rata and Brinchang districts, however, most locals dine in the districts of Tringkap and Kampung Raja. Discover sumptuous Chinese steamboat meals (a ‘do-it-yourself ’ meal, cooked in steaming hot broth), spicy Indian banana leaf meals (a spicy, hearty fare of rice and curries), and typical Malay delicacies.
Some notable ‘must-try’ are the Big Strawberry Farm Cafe for everything strawberry- strawberry fried ice cream, strawberry waffles, strawberry sundaes, strawberry shakes, fresh strawberries. For freshly brewed local tea and scones, make a beeline for Lakehouse or Ye Old Smoke House. And Cameron Organic Produce is one of the most popular restaurants in Cameron Highlands serving the best organic steamboat.
The hill station not only has an extensive network of roads, it is also the highest point on the Malaysian Peninsular which is accessible by car.
HOW TO GET THERE
Bus coaches from Kuala Lumpur go to and fro Cameron Highlands on a regular basis. These are the 2 main operators: Kurnia Bistari Coaches and Unititi Express Service
Do’s:
• Try the locally famous cuisine.
• Ask the locals for restaurant recommendations.
• Dress appropriately for the weather.
• Do remove your shoes when entering a local home.
• Explore the outdoor attractions.
Don’ts:
• Never wander off the beaten track. It’s easy to lose your way in the surrounding jungles.
• Remember you’re in a multicultural, multi-religious region.
• Never point with your right forefinger The thumb is preferred.
Cameron Highlands
High On Food
So it goes without saying, that if you’re planning a trip to Malaysia’s Cameron Highlands, there’s one thing you must never forget to bring along: an insatiable appetite.
• Refrain from eating with your left hand.
• Driving when you’re tired is a bad idea.
stay
3196 Greenhill Resort 5257 Heritage Hotel
Cameron Highlands
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