The highlands are a fascinating mixture of lush green
vegetation, undulating tea estates, colonial history and
traditional tribal inhabitants. The highest point on Peninsular
Malaysia, and with temperatures rarely topping 25 degrees, the
highlands make a cool change from the rest of the country, too. Its
relative remoteness and off-the-tourist-beaten-path feel make for
an inspiring high-altitude sojourn.
The Cameron Highlands is the largest of these regions, and here
visitors will discover a landscape rich in native and agricultural
flora. The area has been a rich agricultural resource since the
1930's, with tea and flower production the two most important
crops. Some of the flowers that flourish in this high-altitude
environment cannot be found in other parts of Malaysia. Following
the main road through the region will take you through a string of
small towns, where accommodation and supplies can easily be
found.
Fraser's Hill is another highland region that's a mixed-up but
enticing blend of colonial history and local flavour - it is named
for the 'colourful' Scotsman who established, amongst other more
legitimate businesses, the region's first opium and gambling dens.
Here you'll enjoy cool climate jungle where a golf course sits next
to a mosque, which is next to an English-style country house.
Hotel of the month
Set amidst tea plantations and rolling hills, this boutique hideaway promises all the splendour, romance and nostalgia of Cameron Highlands’ grand colonial heritage.
Tall French doors, timber-beamed ceilings and plantation shutters add colonial charm and a touch of nostalgia to our rooms.
Enjoy a refreshing round of golf, a pink-cheeked ramble along jungle trails, or a leisurely walk through tea plantations and strawberry farms. To recover, you can have a cup of tea in the drawing room, or a tea bath at the Spa Village, or you may simply choose to spend the day curled up with a good book by the fireplace.
Cameron Highlands Resort is situated on the largest hill retreat in Malaysia, surrounded by breathtaking scenery, lush greenery, rolling hills and Tudor-styled cottages. The luxurious boutique Resort features 56 beautifully-appointed rooms and suites, and fronts Cameron Highlands' 18-hole golf course. It also houses the third wellness centre of the award-winning Spa Village group, which offers exotic treatments focusing on the healing and restorative properties of tea.
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