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Cameron Highlands is a plateau located in inside Malaysia with a unique landscape of rolling untried hills covered in tea plantations. This zone was discovered by British trek leader William Cameron in 1885, and from that point, many British settlers established themselves here due to the potation climate. The low temperatures not only provided well-appointed living conditions but were moreover platonic for tea production. As a result, Cameron Highlands has wilt Malaysia’s largest tea plantation. With an stereotype temperature of virtually 23 degrees Celsius (73 degrees Fahrenheit), this destination offers a delightful transpiration during your journey. Curious well-nigh what there is to do? Here are my tips for things to do in Cameron Highlands!
Tip: It can get quite dank in the evenings, so bring a warm sweater and long pants.
Tanah Rata is the Wiring for Exploring Cameron Highlands
Tanah Rata is the wiring for your visit to Cameron Highlands. It is the largest village in the region and offers the most hotels, restaurants, and shops. While the town itself may not be particularly trappy or cozy, it is the place where many hiking trails start and tours begin. You come here mainly for the trappy spots in the surroundings. You can explore this zone with a tour or rent a scooter to explore on your own. Renting a scooter gives you the self-rule to go wherever you want, and this rental company is a reliable place to rent a scooter.
How to Travel to Cameron Highlands
Most people travel from Taman Negara and Penang (Georgetown) to Cameron Highlands. Read unelevated on how to get there from these destinations.
From Taman Negara to Cameron Highlands
By bus: The bus from Taman Negara to Cameron Highlands takes well-nigh 6 hours. You can reserve tickets here.
By bus boat: You can moreover partially travel this route by boat. It takes an uneaten hour and is a bit increasingly expensive than the bus, but you’ll get to wits a fantastic wend ride! In total, you’ll spend 6.5 hours traveling if you segregate the bus and wend option. Tickets can be reserved here.
From Penang to Cameron Highlands
By bus: Take the bus from Georgetown to Cameron Highlands. This bus journey takes 4.5 to 5 hours and can be booked through your walk-up in Penang.
What to Do in Cameron Highlands?
A visit to Cameron Highlands will surprise you with its dreamy landscapes and pleasant temperatures. It’s a trappy zone for hiking among the many tea plantations. Try to plan your visit on weekdays, as weekends can get quite crowded.
Hiking Through the Jungle and Plantations in Cameron Highlands
If you love hiking, you’ve come to the right place in Cameron Highlands. The rolling landscapes never get boring. There are many variegated trails marked with numbers. A popular hike is the combination of trails 10 and 6. This hike starts in the rugged jungle and ends in the middle of the tea fields. This is the starting point, where you first navigate a construction site and then climb a narrow staircase up the hill. You’ll hike for an hour, steeply uphill, and can take a unravel at this viewpoint. When it’s not foggy, you’ll have a panoramic view over the unshortened town from here. On your way when down, follow trail 6, where the real venture begins. You’ll descend through narrow, overgrown paths, walk past farms, and see locals working in the fields. Once you’ve reached the bottom, you’ll once smell the tea fields and walk straight through the Cameron Tea Valley, the endpoint of the hike. Cameron Tea Valley is the only place where you can see the tea pickers up tropical and walk through the tea fields yourself.
Note: The descent can be quite steep, and with rain, some sections may be slippery. Therefore, wear sturdy shoes when hiking.
Visit the BOH Sungai Palas Tea Viewpoint
The largest tea plantation in Cameron Highlands is BOH Sungai, and there are several plantations owned by this visitor that you can visit. This tea plantation has been virtually for over 90 years! One of the most trappy spots is the BOH Sungai Palas Tea Viewpoint, and it’s weightier to visit this viewpoint with your own transportation, such as a scooter. The route there is breathtakingly beautiful, and you’ll want to stop regularly to enjoy the views or take a photo. This viewpoint is on the route and is phenomenal at sunrise. Once you victorious at BOH Sungai Palas Tea Viewpoint, you can, of course, enjoy a fresh cup of tea while looking out over the unshortened valley. Ask the staff which tea you must try, and let yourself be surprised!
Tip: It’s good to know that you can’t walk through the tea fields here, and the factory tour has been replaced by a video room.
Experience an English Atmosphere at The Smokehouse
If you want to have tea in English style, The Smokehouse is a fantastic place. There are variegated living rooms where you can enjoy a cup of tea or play a game, and in good weather, you can moreover find nice spots in the garden. For a stylish stay in Cameron Highlands, you can moreover stay at The Smokehouse Hotel.
Visit the Tea Factory at BOH Tea Plantation
A small-scale tea plantation where you can get a factory tour is the BOH Tea Plantation. When you victorious at the restaurant, you can first have a cup of tea with some snacks, and then you’ll get a tour of the factory, which lasts well-nigh ten minutes. Although it’s interesting to get a glimpse into the factory, during my visit, there was unfortunately no subtitle of the tea production process.
Enjoy a Strawberry Milkshake at a Strawberry Farm
If you love strawberries, you shouldn’t miss a visit to a strawberry sublet in Cameron Highlands. Not only does tea grow well in this area, but the potation climate is moreover platonic for strawberries. During a visit to the farm, you’ll get a short tour and can pick strawberries yourself, which can later be turned into a strawberry milkshake. I visited the Healthy Strawberry Farm, a welcoming and peaceful farm. The largest strawberry sublet you can find in Cameron Highlands is The Big Red Strawberry Farm, but it can be busier there.
Visit Mossy Forest in Cameron Highlands
Near the largest tea plantation in Cameron Highlands, you’ll find a mossy forest tabbed Mossy Forest. Here, you can take a nice walk on well-maintained wooden boardwalks. The walk takes well-nigh twenty minutes, and it’s a short loop through the mystical forest. The zone is unique due to its upper elevation at 2,000 meters (6562 feet) and rich biodiversity. The low-hanging clouds create unvarying mist and humidity, creating platonic conditions for the growth of thick layers of moss, huge ferns, and flowers like orchids. On your way to Mossy Forest, ou can make a stop at this viewpoint where you can overlook the tea fields.
Tip: If you want to visit a increasingly rugged zone with similar landscapes but without established hiking trails, take a walk at Coral Hill. This is moreover a mossy forest, but this place is still relatively unknown to many.
Best Restaurants in Cameron Highlands
Kougen – This Japanese restaurant serves succulent rice bowls and dim sum.
Cado Café – A trendy café is a nice stop in the village of Brinchang. They serve succulent coffee with oat milk and have the tastiest strawberry pastries.
Cha Ren Tea House – For a real local wits and a nice encounter, visit this pure tea house. The owners will enthusiastically teach you well-nigh Malaysian and Chinese tea rituals. Expect to spend well-nigh 45 minutes here.
Singh Chapati Urban Restaurant – You can enjoy Indian cuisine in many places in Cameron Highlands, but this is the highest-rated restaurant in the whole region. They serve the tastiest roti and curries at an affordable price.
Jungle Bar – For a drink and some fun, this is the place to be. There’s a bar, a pool table, and it’s easy to meet other travelers.
Our Favorite Places to Stay in Cameron Highlands
Tanah Rata is the wiring for exploring Cameron Highlands, and while there are plenty of hotels, there are few good ones. So, it’s worth booking your stay in whop to ensure a pleasant place to stay. Highlanders Garden Guesthouse is one of the weightier hotels. Here, you can stay in a quiet part of Tanah Rata and tropical to the bus station. The hotel has a trappy garden, and you won’t be short of anything during your stay. If you’re on a tighter budget, Gerard’s Backpackers Roomstay is the perfect place. Here, you can sleep at an affordable price in a room equipped with all the suavities and with a view of the tropical garden. If you’re looking for a unique overnight experience, don’t mind going a bit when to basics, and enjoy camping, then The Backyard Glamping is a fun suggestion. You’ll sleep on a cozy sublet in a trappy tent, and in the evening, you can sit by the fire with other travelers.