1000-2000 meters above sea level, is Cameron Highlands is very different from the rest of West Malaysia.
Here is a list of all the things to do in Cameron Highlands!
Most of these are outdoor and why not?
With gorgeous scenery and crisp cool air, you should be out as much as possible!
Table of Contents:
- Take A Tour Of Hatiku Organic Farm
- Pick Strawberries At Strawberry Farms In Cameron Highlands
- Stop At Some Bee Farms In Cameron Highlands
- Get A Prickly New Friend From The Cactus Farms
- Spot a Raja Brooke At The Butterfly Farm Cameron Highlands
- Explore The Many Gardens At Agro Technology Park MARDI Cameron Highlands
- Find Your Instagram Moment At The Lavender Garden In Cameron Highlands
- Wander Among The Flowers At Rose Gardens In Cameron Highlands
- Relax At Cameron Highlands Tea Plantations
- Try British Cream Tea In a Colonial Setting
- Dine On The Best Indian Food
- The Sheep Sanctuary
- Brinchang Weekend Night Market
- Partake In The Nightlife In Cameron Highlands
- Have A Refreshing Round Of Golf
- Do Some Bird-Watching
- Ride Your First ATV
- Go Hiking At Cameron Highlands
- Head Up To The Mossy Forest
- Discover Cameron Highlands Waterfalls
- Admire Local Craftsmanship At The Mah Meri Art Gallery
- Recall Childhood Memories At The Time Tunnel Museum
- Bring Your Own Bags And Go Shopping In Cameron Highlands
- See Temples Of Different Cultures
- Enjoy Steamboat At Cameron Highlands
- Treat Yourself At The Spa Village Cameron Highlands
- Smell Your First Rafflesia
- Visit An Orang Asli Village Of Cameron Highlands
- Wake Up For The Sunrise
Towns Of Cameron Highlands
Depending on which route you take up to Cameron Highlands from Ipoh, you will pass through these towns:
- Ringlet
- Tanah Rata
- Brinchang
And some other small kampung (villages in Malay).
The famous BOH tea plantation is in between Ringlet and Tanah Rata. These two townships are a 20 minutes’ drive apart.
Views of the tea plantation from Gunung Brinchang – photo credits to adv2wheels (Instagram)
There’s nothing much going on in Ringlet, but Tanah Rata and Brinchang have more to explore!
29 Best Places To Visit In Cameron Highlands
1. Take A Tour Of Hatiku Organic Farm
At this organic vegetable farm, the friendly owner (Mr. Fung) will show you around for RM10 per person.
100 different plants grow at this farm. And he will explain how crop rotation helps with the fertility of the soil. Plus other aspects of an organic vegetable farm!
Organic vegetable farm
Feel free to buy organic vegetables straight from the farm!
Young shoots at an organic vegetable farm in Cameron Highlands
Address: 110, Mukim Ringlet, Ringlet, Pahang, Taman Ringlet, 39200 Cameron, Pahang
Entrance fee: RM 10
Contact: +6019-278 5797
Email: [email protected]
2. Pick Strawberries At Strawberry Farms In Cameron Highlands
The cooler environment in Cameron Highlands enables strawberries to flourish! You will not see them in the lowlands!
Thus, picking strawberries in Cameron Highlands is usually at the top of any list of things to do in Cameron Highlands!
Visit a strawberry farm in Cameron Highlands
The strawberry season is typically between May and August. Many farms let you pick your own (and charge by weight)!
Strawberries grow well in Cameron Highlands – photo credits to clarissasy03 (Instagram)
2.1. Big Red Strawberry Farm
A hillside strawberry farm on the way to the mossy forest. And is close to Cactus Valley too.
They have a cafe on-site where you can taste their strawberry ice cream, strawberry juice and have cream tea with their strawberry jam!
Strawberry spread at Big Red Strawberry – photo credits to _bha (Instagram)
Address: Brinchang, 39000 Brinchang, Pahang
Opening hours: 8:30am to 6pm (9am to 6pm on Sundays)
Contact: +605-491 3327
2.2. Kok Lim Strawberry Farm
This is a hydroponic strawberry farm.
Pick your own strawberries at Cameron Highlands – photo credits to pillegriman (Instagram)
You can also sample ice cream and jam here!
Address: UT/MR F-255, Cameron Highland, 39100 Brinchang, Pahang
Opening hours: Daily 9am to 5pm
Contact: +605-491 4481
Other strawberry farms you can visit:
- Strawberry Farm Kea
- Healthy Strawberry Farm
- Kok Lim Strawberry Farm
- Raju Hill Strawberry
3. Stop At Some Bee Farms In Cameron Highlands
Learn about the fascinating life cycle of bees and sample honey at these farms!
Highlands Apiary Bee Farm, Cameron Highlands – Photo credits to hadamohdnor (Instagram)
Pick up some honey-related souvenirs too!
- Highlands Apiary Farm, Ringlet
Highlands Apiary Bee Farm, Cameron Highlands – Photo credits to fungrimiss (Instagram)
- Ee Feng Gu Bee Farm, Brinchang
Ee Feng Gu Honey Bee Farm – photo credits to hazrul.haron (Instagram)
- Cameron Tringkap Bee Farm, Tringkap
Photo credits to http://cameronhighlands.dangdiren.com.my
4. Get A Prickly New Friend From The Cactus Farms
There are two main cactus farms in Cameron Highlands. However, you can see cactus for sale in most gardens and markets.
4.1. Cactus Valley
Cactus Valley has giant cacti on display – some of which are over 60 years old!
Cactus Valley – photo credits to iamhud4 (Instagram)
They have other plants for sale too:
Like bird of paradise, fuchsia, camellia and geranium, to name a few.
The small cacti and succulents make great souvenirs!
Cacti make popular souvenirs for Cameron Highlands – photo credits to nur_ain_z (Instagram)
Address: Cactus Valley Pekan lama, 39100, Brinchang, Pahang
Opening hours: Daily 8am to 7pm
Entrance fee: RM4 (Adults), RM2 (Kids)
Contact: +605-491 5640
4.2. Cactus Point
If you have any intention to buy a cactus, they sell them pretty cheap here!
Cactus Point – photo credits to nimbusneil (Instagram)
Address: Brinchang, 39000 Brinchang, Pahang
Opening hours: Daily 9am to 6pm
Contact: +6011-1782 9384
5. Spot a Raja Brooke At The Butterfly Farm Cameron Highlands
The Butterfly Farm houses many species of butterfly (like the Raja Brooke) in the butterfly enclosure.
Butterfly Garden in Cameron Highlands – photo credits to iamzupleth (Instagram)
There are guided tours and some animals like ducks and tortoises too!
Raja Brooke butterfly – photo credits to therow338 (Instagram)
A gift shop and restaurant are also on the premises.
Address: 43rd Miles, Kea Farm, 39100, Pahang
Opening hours:
Monday – Friday: 9am to 6pm
Saturday & Sunday: 8am to 7pm
Entrance fee: RM7 (Adults), RM4 (Kids)
Contact: +6012-529 5568
6. Explore The Many Gardens At Agro Technology Park MARDI Cameron Highlands
MARDI is the Malaysian Research and Development Institute – the oldest research center in Malaysia, actually!
Surprisingly, it’s not as well known as some of the other best places to visit in Cameron Highlands!
Taman Agroteknologi MARDI Cameron Highlands – photo credits to hueiwen21 (Instagram)
Activities you can do here:
- Learn about local farming and agricultural practices here
- Wander through the 42 acres divided into many gardens
- Buy souvenirs, plants and seeds here
Taman Agroteknologi MARDI Cameron Highlands – photo credits to salina_baharuddin (Instagram)
Address: JKR266, Jalan Persiaran Endah, 39000 Tanah Rata, Pahang
Opening hours:
Weekdays – 8am to 12:30pm, 2:30 to 5pm
Weekends – 8am to 5pm
Entrance fee: RM5 (Adults), RM3 (Kids)
Contact: +605-491 1255
7. Find Your Instagram Moment At The Lavender Garden In Cameron Highlands
Other than strawberries, flowers thrive in the cooler climate too!
Lavender Garden has a very advantageous location. They have two levels to explore with 3 different lavender species on the ground level.
Gerbera daisies at Cameron Lavender Garden
There is a mini strawberry section and gift shop. You can try lavender ice-cream here too!
Lavender ice cream sold at Lavender Garden – photo credits to food_mantra_ (Instagram)
Address: 59, Brinchang, 39100, Malaysia
Opening hours:
Monday – Thursday: 9:00am to 6:00pm
Friday – Sunday: 9:00am to 7:00pm
Entrance fee: For adults RM10 and for kids RM7
8. Wander Among The Flowers At Rose Gardens In Cameron Highlands
You will undoubtedly pass a number of flower nurseries on your way up to Cameron Highlands.
Roses in Rose Valley in Tringkap- photo credits to sookyanbb (Instagram)
Here are two you can stop at if you are fond of roses:
Both have excellent hill top views and many species of roses!
8.1. Rose Center
Red Rose At Rose Centre – photo credits to nash_ath (Instagram)
Address: Kea farm, 39100 Brinchang, Pahang
Opening hours: 8.30am to 6.30pm
Entrance fee: RM5 (Adults), RM2 (Kids)
8.2. Rose Valley
Rose Valley Tringkap – photo credits to sookyanbb(Instagram)
8.3. Orchid And Rose Garden
9. Relax At Cameron Highlands Tea Plantations
Like the farms and gardens, there are so many tea plantations to choose from!
With their rolling green hills and quaint tea houses, these are definitely some of the best places to visit in Cameron Highlands!
BOH tea plantation
9.1. Boh Tea Estate
Address: Boh Road Habu, 39200 Ringlet, Pahang
Opening hours: 9am to 4:30pm (Closed on Mondays)
Contact: +605-493 1324
Entrance fee: Free
Remark: Simple factory tour is available
9.2. Bharat Tea Plantations Sdn. Bhd.
Bharat Tea Valley – photo credits to jessicadervishi_ (Instagram)
Address: 15-16, Jalan Besar, 39000 Tanah Rata, Cameron Highlands, Pahang
Opening hours:
Monday-Thursday: 8:30am to 6pm
Friday-Sunday: 8am to 7pm
Contact: +605-491 1133
Entrance fee: RM3 to walk down to the plantation
Remark: Try Cameron Valley Tea here!
Cameron Valley Tea House – photo credits to alvin8883 (Instagram)
9.3. BOH Sungai Palas Tea Centre
Teahouse At Sungai Palas BOH Tea Estate
Address: Brinchang, Pahang
Opening hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm (Closed on Mondays)
Contact: +605-496 2096
Entrance fee: Free
Remark: Can be very crowded!
10. Try British Cream Tea In a Colonial Setting
10.1. Ye Olde Smokehouse
A hotel and a cafe combined into one! The English-style cottage look is completed by an enchanting garden.
Ye Olde Smokehouse – photo credits to chinkiatl (Instagram)
Note: Only paying patrons can access the garden!
Ye Old Smokehouse in Cameron Highlands
It is a gorgeous venue to have high tea!
Scones and strawberry jam tea platter at Smokehouse Hotel – photo credits to vailurapoda (Instagram)
Address: Jalan Jeriau, Bukit Fraser, 49000 Bukit Fraser, Pahang
Contact: +609-362 2226
10.2. Jim Thompson Tea Room
For an “atas” (slang for luxury in Malaysia) feel, you can try this posh cafe in an elegant colonial-style mansion.
Jim Thompson Tea Room cafe – photo credits to hannahlysha (Instagram)
The cafe is part of Cameron Highlands Resort.
Jim Thompson Tea Room – photo credits to vivipua (Instagram)
Afternoon tea is served from 3-6pm. Food and ambiance will impress!
High tea set by Jim Thompson Tea Room – photo credits to __ziqianlin (Instagram)
Address: Cameron Highlands Resort By The Golf Course, Brinchang 39000, Malaysia
Opening hours: 12pm to 6pm
Contact: +605-491 1100
10.3. The Lord’s Cafe
If you’re looking for something kinder to your wallet, consider this place:
The Lord’s Cafe – photo credits to xinhuilovette (Instagram)
Where homemade food and scones rule!
Scones come recommended at The Lord’s Cafe – photo credits to rosalindhor (Instagram)
Address: Jalan Besar, Tanah Rata, 39000 Tanah Rata, Pahang
Opening hours: 10am to 6pm (Closed on Sundays)
Contact: +6019-572 2883
10.4. Cameron Valley Tea House 1
Sip on Cameron Valley tea while you take in views of the plantation! British food features on the menu.
Cameron Valley Tea House – photo credits to new.myvi (Instagram)
Address: 34, Mile Cameron Highlands, Tanah Rata, 39000 Cameron Highlands, Pahang
Opening hours:
Monday – Thursday: 9am to 6pm
Friday – Sunday: 8am to 7pm
Contact: +605-491 1133
And yes, there is a Tea House 2:
10.5. Cameron Valley Tea House 2
Tea is just as good as the first tea house. Mind that they only sell pastries and no mains here. Try the chicken curry puff!
Some prefer the views of the plantation from this cafe rather than at the first tea house!
Address: 34.5 Mile Cameron Highlands, 39000 Tanah Rata, Pahang
Opening hours:
Monday – Thursday: 8.30am to 6pm
Friday – Sunday: 8am to 7pm
Contact: +605-491 1133
11. Dine On The Best Indian Food
You can get delicious Indian food everywhere in Malaysia, including Cameron Highlands!
Restoran Kumar – photo credits to nikokol (Instagram)
11.1. Cameron AA Curry House
Try the plain and garlic naan. They have more than just Indian food here! Even pizza and macaroni!
Address: 40, 59, Tanah Rata, 39000 Tanah Rata, Pahang
Opening hours: 7am to 11pm
Contact: +605-491 4588
11.2. Restaurant Bunga Suria
For the roti and vegetarian dishes! Masala tea (less sweet) is worth having here!
Look out for their banana-leaf meal special.
Have their idli (savoury, soft fermented-rice-and-lentil cakes) for breakfast!
Address: 66A, Jalan Camellia 3, Cameron Highland, 39000 Tanah Rata, Pahang
Opening hours: 7am to 11pm
Contact: +605-491 3666
11.3. Restoran Sri Brinchang
Wide variety of good Indian food at decent prices! The tea is good!
Restoran Sri Brinchang Tanah Rata – Photo credits to ariefbadiuzzaman (Instagram)
Great if you like nasi kandar!
Address: 25, Main Road Tanah Rata, 39000, Cameron Highlands, Pahang
Opening hours: 12pm to 12am
Contact: +605-491 4982
11.4. Singh Chapati URBAN Restaurant
You’ll need to go early to avoid the dinner crowds for this one!
Singh Chapati URBAN Restaurant in Tanah Rata – photo credits to biiancaayeoh92 (Instagram)
Recommended dishes include:
- mutton masala
- chapati
- vegetable biryani
- butter paneer and smoky aubergine
Address: Tanah Rata, 39000 Tanah Rata, Pahang
Opening hours: 3 to 4:30pm and again at 6:30 to 9:30pm
Contact: +6017-578 6454
Read more: 15 Best Food In Cameron Highlands
12. The Sheep Sanctuary
A new and interesting place to visit in Cameron Highlands:
At The Sheep Sanctuary at Kea Farm, you have an opportunity to get up close to the 20 or so woolly residents flown all the way from Australia!
The Sheep Sanctuary At The Kea Farm Market – photo credits to estellle (Instagram)
They have rabbits too!
Address: Kea farm, Brinchang, 39100 Brinchang, Pahang
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday, 9am–5:30pm
Contact: +6018 661 8488
Entrance Fee: RM8/person, RM3 to buy food for the sheep
13. Brinchang Weekend Night Market
During the weekends and school holidays, pasar malam (night market) stalls will open as evening draws:
Selling anything from winter wear, vegetables, fruit, tea, honey, plants and toys. To other knick-knacks.
Deep fried sweet potato balls at Brinchang Night Market – photo credits to rezwanbd (Instagram)
There are halal food stalls selling roasted venison, nuts and all sorts of fried stuff.
You may find this guilty pleasure for sale too – strawberries covered in melted chocolate!
Address: Jalan Sungai Ruil, Brinchang, 39000 Brinchang, Pahang
Opening hours: Fridays and Saturdays from 4pm to 11pm
14. Partake In The Nightlife In Cameron Highlands
Cameron Highlands attractions are usually best appreciated during the day. But there are a few exceptions!
Travellers Bar in Cameron Highlands – photo credits to navin_219 (Instagram)
14.1. Traveller’s Bistro & Pub
Have a beer or cocktail while making new friends over a soccer game at this pub:
Travellers Pub in Cameron Highlands – photo credits to shukwan.t (Instagram)
Address: 66A, Persiaran Camellia, Tanah Rata, 39000 Tanah Rata, Pahang
Opening hours: 10am to 12am
Contact: +605-491 4666
14.2. Cameron Bar
For a quiet glass of Scotch by the fire, head over to The Lakehouse Cameron Highlands.
Address: 30th Mile, 39200, Jalan Ringlet – Sungai Koyan, Sungai Khazanah, 39000 Ringlet, Pahang
Opening hours: 11am to 11pm
14.3. Jungle Bar
Play pool and have a cheap beer in front of a bonfire! A bar with a real rustic feel to it!
Jungle Bar – photo credits to chimyun_ (Instagram)
Address: Daniel’s Lodge, Tanah Rata, 39000 Tanah Rata, Pahang
Opening hours: 7:30pm to 12am
14.4. Cricket Lounge
This is another popular option if you want to enjoy sports and alcohol!
They have high-speed internet as a bonus!
Opening hours: Weekends from 4pm until midnight
15. Have A Refreshing Round Of Golf
There’s only one place to play golf in Cameron Highlands!
Cameron Highlands Sultan Ahmad Shah Golf Club or Cameron Highlands Golf Club
The 18-hole course provides enough challenge with undulating greens, some streams and sand bunkers!
With the cool weather, you can play a most delightful game of golf!
Address: Cameron Highlands Golf Club, Tanah Rata, Cameron Highlands, Pahang, 39000 Tanah Rata
Walk-in rates:
Before 5pm: RM52.50 to RM84
After 5pm: RM26.25 to RM42
Contact: +605-491 1256
16. Do Some Bird-Watching
Birds definitely count as Cameron Highlands attractions over here!
Avid bird watchers should not miss the opportunity to spot some montane birds up in Cameron Highlands!
Trail 10 is a good start. Else, you can also join a tour!
17. Ride Your First ATV
Check out Cameron Adventurous ATV & Safari for an ATV experience through a tea plantation!
Choose either an ATV or 4WD jeep to ascend the hill.
ATV Activity At Kuala Terla Tea Plantation
The scenery is great with ample time to enjoy the view and snap photos once you are on top!
Pathway At Kuala Terla Tea Estate
They have a photographer too but that’s extra charge.
Address: Kuala Terla, 39000 Tanah Rata, Pahang
Opening hours: 10am to 6pm
Contact: +6013-534 2002
Price range: RM60 for 2 people to share an ATV
Quick Review of ATV Activity:
Vehicles are not in amazing shape but good enough for the short 30-minutes ride.
The guide will show you how to start and drive the ATV (there is no practice run). Safety seems to be taken too casually here. But you do get helmets!
And the speed doesn’t get higher than 50 km/h.
18. Go Hiking At Cameron Highlands
Hiking is a fantastic way to get a real feel of the environment in Cameron Highlands!
Hiking in Cameron Highlands – Photo credits to traveladdict.nl (Instagram)
Since there there are a lot of hiking trails, here the most well-known trails:
Have solid hiking shoes and ample drinking water. A poncho or umbrella and a light sweater/jacket will come in handy!
The app, Maps.me (offline maps) can also be a lifesaver if you lose the trail!
18.1. Trail No. 1 – Mount Brinchang (Gunung Brinchang)
A very popular lookout point with its own observation tower!
Trail No. 1 (Gunung Brinchang) in Cameron highlands – photo credits to withinflyingdistance (Instagram)
Visit the mossy forest on your way back down!
Sometimes, it’s foggy and you won’t be able to see the tea plantation from the lookout!
Starting point: North end of Brinchang Town
Duration: Roughly 3 hours to get to the peak
18.2. Trail No. 10
This trail is steep and starts near a construction site! Use the pink strings tied around the trees as a guide!
View from Gunung Jasar – photo credits to zaqui_aqui (Instagram)
You will know when you’re almost at the top of Mount Jasar when you see the high voltage transmission tower!
Mount Jasar – photo credits to azwanshah74 (Instagram)
Wild flower spotted around Gunung Jasar – photo credits to nicolethum (Instagram)
Starting point: Oly Apartments, Tanah Rata
Duration: 3-4 hours
19. Head Up To The Mossy Forest
At the top of Gunung Brinchang is one of the most acclaimed Cameron Highlands attractions of all time:
The mysterious mossy forest has an entrance fee now!
See the dedicated post on this must-see attraction of Cameron Highlands if you want to know more!
Address: http://bit.ly/MossyForest
Mossy forest of Brinchang, Cameron Highlands
20. Discover Cameron Highlands Waterfalls
A prominent part of Cameron Highlands’ beautiful lush mountains are the waterfalls!
Lata Iskandar Waterfall – photo credits to kamal.nor (Instagram)
There is one on the way to Cameron Highlands through the old winding road:
20.1. Lata Iskandar waterfall
Visible from the main road, it’s a scenic picnic spot and chance for everyone to stretch their legs after a long drive!
People enjoying Lata Iskandar Waterfall – photo credits to pottermutan (Instagram)
20.2. Parit Fall
Easy 10 minutes’ trek if you happen to be staying at The Century Pine Resort:
This small waterfall (more of a cascade) can be reached via Trail No. 4 and there aren’t as many people here!
Parit Falls – photo credits to afar_dde (Instagram)
Don’t do this hike if it’s been raining heavily recently!
Address: http://bit.ly/paritfall
20.3. Robinson Falls
Use Trail No. 9 (Starting point: MARDI) to get to this waterfall just outside of Tanah Rata.
Robinson Falls – photo credits to partridge_jess (Instagram)
Or:
You can drive in the direction of the Cameron Highlands Hospital.
About 500m before reaching the hospital, take the road on the right with a huge billboard and a small sign for Robinson Waterfall.
Robinson Falls in Trail 9 – photo credits to segjahea (Instagram)
Turn into this road for about 100m:
There should second billboard and a concrete bridge made with colorful tires!
Follow the bridge in and you will presently see the waterfall in less than 1 km.
Address: http://bit.ly/RobinsonFalls
21. Admire Local Craftsmanship At The Mah Meri Art Gallery
If you’ve never seen Pulau Carey’s (Carey Island) indigenous Mah Meri people or their crafts before:
You can stop by this gallery with a brilliant collection of masks and statues created by the impeccable woodcarving skills of the Mah Meri people and mangrove hardwood!
It’s certainly one of the most interesting places in Cameron Highlands!
Guided tours are available.
Address: 29 & 30 Main Road | 1st Floor, Tanah Rata 39000, Malaysia
Entrance fee: RM37 (Adults), RM21 (Kids)
Opening hours: 10.30am to 7:30pm
22. Recall Childhood Memories At The Time Tunnel Museum
In the basement space of Kok Lim Strawberry Farm:
Is this curious museum of 8 galleries with a 1000+ items that were common in Malaysia years ago.
Time Tunnel Museum In Cameron Highlands – photo credits to shrekinah (Instagram)
They are actually the private collection of a Cameron Highlands local, Mr See Kok Shan.
Have some fun taking photos here!
Address: Jalan Sungai Burung, 39100 Brinchang, Pahang
Opening hours: 9am to 6pm
Entrance fee: RM6 (Adults), RM4 (Kids)
23. Bring Your Own Bags And Go Shopping In Cameron Highlands
Other than the night markets:
23.1. Kea Farm
Pasar pagi (Morning market) are also a thing! The one in Kea farm starts at 8am every day.
Kea farm morning market in Cameron Highlands – photo credits to _ayie_smile_keke (Instagram)
Stalls sell vegetables and fruit, spices, household stuff, street food, souvenirs like handicrafts, tea and honey, clothes and accessories!
Vegetables sold at Kea Farm – photo credits to ellyshuhaili (Instagram)
Sweet potatoes from Kea Farm – photo credits to foongpc (Instagram)
Street food (corn cob) at Kea Farm pasar pagi – photo credits to karthiga_m (Instagram)
23.2. Cameron Square
If there is anything resembling a mall in Cameron Highlands, it would be this place! Inside, there are many retail stores and eateries.
Address: Brinchang, 39000 Brinchang, Pahang
Opening hours: 10am to 10pm
24. See Temples Of Different Cultures
Take a closer look at the religious harmony in Cameron Highlands!
You can find a Hindu temple, Buddhist temple and mosque practically side by side in Brinchang!
24.1. Sri Thendayuthapani Swami Temple
Hindu devotees frequent this Nadu-style double story temple as it’s the only one in this area. And the largest Hindu temple in Cameron Highlands!
Many Hindu deities and epics detail the temple walls. Come and admire the architecture and seek some peace here!
Address: 126, Jalan Lahat, 39100 Brinchang, Pahang
Opening hours: 6am to 10:30pm
Contact: +605 253 9540
24.2. Sam Poh Temple
This yellow and red Buddhist temple is home to a large Buddhist statue – one of the largest in Malaysia!
Sam Poh Buddhist Temple in Cameron Highlands – photo credits to new.myvi (Instagram)
Built in 1972 to honor the memory of the famous Chinese eunuch admiral, Zheng Ho:
Many Buddhists come to pray here all throughout the year.
25. Enjoy Steamboat At Cameron Highlands
Surprise, surprise! Steamboat pairs well with the cooler weather!
Restaurants in Brinchang
Locals even bring their own steamboat kit up. Getting their ingredients from the local markets in Cameron Highlands.
Cameron Highlands has many restaurants specializing in steamboat too:
25.1. Highland Steamboat Cheese & Grill
Halal steamboat free-flow style in an open-air setting:
Pick what you want for RM35 per head! Packed on weekends.
Highland Steamboat Cheese & Grill – photo credits to nizam.misran (Instagram)
Address: B7-1, Jalan Tengkolok, Tanah Rata, 39000 Tanah Rata, Pahang
Opening hours: 5pm to 12am
Contact: +6011-1100 5529
25.2. Restaurant Tuan Yuan | Cameron Highlands Steamboat & Chinese Food
This is the place if you want to try charcoal hotpot that has a pork bone soup base! The family-run restaurant in Brinchang is open for most of the day!
Restaurant Tuan Yuan – photo credits to vivon_liew (Instagram)
In the earlier part of the day, they serve the quintessential Chinese noodle dishes (e.g. loh mee, hor fun, Hokkien mee, etc) too.
Address: 6, Jalan Besar, Brinchang, 39100 Cameron Highlands, Pahang
Opening hours: 6am to 10:30pm
Contact: +6017-520 7810
25.3. Cameron Organic Produce Steamboat Restaurant
Organic Steamboat at Brinchang
The owner is an organic vegetable farmer. The soup base that they use is “qing” (Chinese for clear, wholesome and simple) with homemade rice noodles.
No MSG unless you count the processed food (crabsticks, tofu cubes and some of the fishballs).
Address: 10, Bandar Baru, 39100 Brinchang, Pahang
Opening hours: 12pm to 10pm
Contact: +605-491 4807
26. Treat Yourself At The Spa Village Cameron Highlands
For some 5-star treatment:
Stop by Cameron Highlands Resort for some pampering! The tea bath is their specialty!
Be prepared to splurge though as the exquisite treatments come with a hefty price tag!
Black tea bath at Spa Village, Cameron Highlands Resort – photo credits to creamycrimson (Instagram)
The couple rate can reach RM800 while the individual rates are around RM400.
If you want a massage, it will be around RM300.
Address: Cameron Highlands Resort, By the Golf Course, 39000 Tanah Rata, Pahang
Opening hours: 9am to 9pm
Contact: +605-491 1100
27. Smell Your First Rafflesia
Rafflesia can be found in Cameron Highlands in Blue Valley, a 40-minute drive away from Tanah Rata.
Arrange with a tour company (like Eco Cameron) and they can let you know if there have been any recent sightings!
Rafflesia – photo credits to davidkmcheng (Instagram)
28. Visit An Orang Asli Village Of Cameron Highlands
Pay a visit to the indigenous people (orang asli in Malay) that live in Malaysia! There are some villages on the way up to Cameron Highlands. While others are in the jungle.
They have shops by the roadside selling their wares – herbs, rattan crafts, petai etc.
Rattan roadside stall at Cameron Highlands – Photo acquired from aselletee (Instagram) but photo credits to w0ffel (Instagram)
A tour is necessary to visit them in the villages. Guides will take you in to learn about their culture.
29. Wake Up For The Sunrise
Some things to do in Cameron Highlands look wholly different in the early morning! Plus, you can escape the crowds!
If you don’t feel confident going on your own, you can always go with a sunrise tour!
Sunrise over a tea plantation – photo credits to lamer547 (Instagram)
Sunrise at Tanah Rata, Cameron Highlands – photo credits to h0mersimpsons (Instagram)
Further reading:
- Cameron Highlands Itinerary: Cameron Highlands One Day Trip, 2D1N & 3D2N Itinerary
- 17 Best Hotels In Cameron Highlands
How To Get To Cameron Highlands
Here are your options:
- Drive – Use the old road from Kuala Lumpur or stop by Ipoh first to take advantage of the newer (and straighter) road!
- Public Transport – Buses from Kuala Lumpur cost about RM30-35 and take ~3.5 hours to reach Cameron Highlands. Daily services until 5pm (usually).
- Tours – One-day tours from Kuala Lumpur cost about RM600-900 and will take you directly up to Cameron Highlands.
Or:
You can book a private tour with RayTheTour from Ipoh by sending us a message through WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger.
Why you should book a private tour from Ipoh to Cameron Highlands with RayTheTour:
- Trustworthy drivers who know the route well
- Easy communication (in English or Mandarin)
- Comfortable cars
- Customize your pick-up time and location.
- Direct journey straight to your hotel in Cameron Highlands
- Skip the inconveniences of taking the bus
Further reading:
- How To Go To Cameron Highlands From Singapore
- How To Get To Cameron Highlands From Penang
- How To Get To Cameron Highlands From Kuala Lumpur
Windy roads are part of getting up to Cameron Highlands
Conclusion
With this long list of the best places to visit in Cameron Highlands, it’s a good idea to plan ahead and know what you want to do before you go!
Consult this list first!
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