Activities and Nearby Attractions

Tea Plantation

No trip to Cameron Highlands would be complete without visiting the local tea plantations. In 1929, John Archibald Russell, who was the son of a British administrative officer started a tea plantation which is now the famous BOH Tea Plantation. Later, other tea plantations were established in Cameron Highlands, namely the Bharat and Blue Valley plantations.

BOH Tea Plantation estate is wonderfully manicured and visitors are welcome to view the factory production process and enjoy a 'cuppa' at the tea shop, part of a new visitors' centre which provides spectacular views of the plantation. The view of tea trees grown on terraces following the contours of the hill will take your breath away.

Flowers, Vegetables and Fruits

Fruit and vegetables such as tomato, cauliflower, cabbage and strawberries thrive in the cool climate and fertile soil of the highlands. You can buy them either from the market or the farm. There are a few strawberry farms that you may visit from Tanah Rata to Brinchang. Some of these farms allow you to pick your own strawberries fresh from the plant. It is always worth a visit to see how strawberries are cultivated and take an opportunity to taste freshly picked strawberries with thick delicious fresh cream.

Flowers are also in abundance here. Cameron Highlands is Malaysia's leading producer of fresh flowers. There are many species that will dazzle you with their wide range of colours and shapes. A number of flower nurseries can be found alongside the main road from Ringlet all the way to Kampung Raja. There are also a number of rose gardens in Cameron Highlands with more than 400 species of roses.

The famous Cactus Valley in Brinchang is one of the biggest and most popular tourist destinations. Located in the cool mountains of Brinchang, Cameron Highlands, Cactus Valley has many varieties of cactus plants, some as old as 60 years. They are grown on landscaped gardens, which make for interesting viewing. There are also other plants such as roses and orchids, apple and peach trees, and cherry tomatoes.

Waterfalls and Nature Trails

For adventure seekers or pure nature lovers, a walk in the mountains should be on the agenda. The peaks offer a magnificent view of the highlands together with its enchanting mossy forest. There are plenty of jungle walks of varying difficulty and distance to satisfy your interest. Two of them lead to the popular Parit Waterfall and Robinson Waterfall near Tanah Rata. The most popular mountains for hiking are Gunung Brinchang, Gunung Beremban, Gunung Jasar, Gunung Perdah and Bukit Mentigi.

Night Market

'Pasar Malam' or the Night Market is a place that you should not miss when you are in Brinchang and Tanah Rata. Every Friday and Saturday, peddlers will gather at 4.00 p.m. to set up their little stalls offering you an intriguing variety of souvenirs, vegetables and fruits, plants, cactus, indigenous people's handicrafts and weapons, food and many other things. They are open even during public holidays.

Orang Asli Village

Orang Asli is a Malay term that translates as 'original people'. They are the indigenous people of Malaysia who exist in a quiet yet beautiful world on their own, living on the fringe of mainstream society. It is the world of the forest people. The Orang Asli of Cameron Highlands are from the Senoi, Temier, Jakun and Negrito tribes and many of their villages can be seen in Cameron Highlands and along the road up the hill from the Tapah interchange on the North-South Expressway. You may visit some of these villages deep in the forest with a guide who will provide the necessary information on these people. You will experience how these simple folks live and even try your hand at using the blowpipe, their primary weapon for hunting.