CAMERON HIGHLANDS
A collection of peaceful townships
About Cameron Highlands
Cameron Highlands is a gorgeous hill station nestled in the hills of Pahang in Malaysia, in the northwestern tip of the country near the South China Sea in Southeast Asia. Bordered by the Malaysian states of Perak and Kelantan, this hilly district is home to eight different settlements that boast of stunning views, expansive plantations, nurseries, colonial bungalows, and hidden waterfalls.
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It is home to orchards, tea plantations, gardens, hiking trails, museums and much more. From scenic beauty to amusing activities, this place has every important thing to woo the visitors.
Boh Tea Plantation
The largest tea manufacturers in Malaysia and the largest tea plantation in Southeast Asia, Boh tea plantation is located at Cameron Highlands. The tea farm is often visited for the scenic views and the visitor centre.
Mossy Forest
The Mossy Forest is a moist tropical evergreen forest flourishing on top of Gunung Brinchang in Cameron Highlands, Pahang. The swirling and twisted barks of trees are all draped in moss and ferns, hence the name, Mossy Forest.
Visitors can explore the forest preferably with experienced tour guides.The boardwalk is another safer option to wander in the forest. This 2,00,000 year old ancient lush spread is abode to exotic flora like the carnivorous pitcher plant, spices, medicinal plants, orchids and primitive ferns.
Raju Hill Strawberry Farm
The beautiful natural farm, with budding fresh and juicy strawberries, the Raju Hill Strawberry Farm is situated in the Kea Farm of Cameron Highlands.
The visitors can easily roam about to experience the delightful sights of plantations and enjoy their fresh preparations, checking out a few interesting local products at the gift shop inside the farm.
Robertson Rose Garden
Mrs. Robertson’s Rose Garden is a lovely floral terrace garden situated in Sungai Palas, Cameron Highlands. The garden is set on a hilltop and its ten-levelled terrace offers amazing views of the scenic surroundings.
The Robertson Rose Garden boasts of a variety of more than 100 different species of roses alon with other highland flora and flowers like carnations, camelia, sunflowers and salmon hibiscus trees. There are also vegetable patches and cactus pots.
Mah Meri Art Gallery
Mah Meri Art Gallery is an interesting art collection located at the Tanah Rata in Malaysia. The art gallery pays homage to the now dying art of carving masks out of wood. It is an interesting place for all those who are interested in indigenous art and history of Malaysian tribes.
Mah Meri Art Gallery is one of the most intriguing tourist destinations with an exhibition of wooden masks carved by the Mah Meri community of the Carey Islands. These masks are known for their carefully crafted designs and sophisticated art which makes them a great historical and cultural relic. Below the art gallery, there is also a gift shop from where one can buy Mah Meri wood carvings and masks.