What’s there to do in Cameron Highlands when all the usual day attractions are closed? Visit A Cameron Highland night market, specifically the Brinchang Night Market!
Another name it goes by is Pasar Malam Cameron Highlands. Years back, the Brinchang Night Market used to be close to the Star Regency Hotel And Apartment. Now it is in a different area to make way for new development in Brinchang!
The move has not affected its popularity. And every weekend, the market is still as busy as ever! Which tends to create considerable traffic in Brinchang!
Table of contents:
- Brinchang Weekend Night Market
- Opening Hours
- What To Buy At Brinchang Night Market
- Hotel Near Brinchang Night Market
Brinchang Weekend Night Market/ Golden Hill Night Market
After its move, Brinchang Night Market sometimes goes by the name, Golden Hill Night Market too. Or simply pasar malam to the locals!
That’s clearly because of the close proximity to the Golden Hill Apartments!
Brinchang Night Market New Location: Jalan Sungai Ruil, Brinchang, 39000 Brinchang, Pahang
Note: If your hotel is in Tanah Rata, expect it to be a 10-minutes drive with no heavy traffic.
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Golden Hill Night Market Opening Hours
Opening Hours: Every Friday and Saturday from 5pm to 11 pm.
The market may also open if a public holiday falls on a Sunday!
Note:
- The market is open every day during Malaysian school holidays too!
- If you don’t want to avoid a crowd, go before 6pm as most people like to go to the market after having their steamboat dinner!
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What To Buy At Brinchang Night Market
You’ll find more or less the same fresh produce that is sold at Kea Farm. Besides this, there are hawker stalls selling all sorts of grilled meats, vegetables, and Malaysian treats!
As you walk from one end to the other, you’ll notice that most of the stalls tend to sell about the same products. So survey all before you buy anything!
Vendors also expect you to bargain!
Here are some of the things you can expect to find at this market:
- Strawberries (surprise, surprise!)
- Deep fried food
- Satay
- Tea blends
- Burgers
- Keychains and other souvenirs like fridge magnets (and strawberry-shaped items).
- Ornamental plants and succulents
- Clothing
- Toys
- Honey (and honeycombs)
- Fresh vegetables like baby kai lan, tomatoes, sweet potato, corn, or eggplants (i.e. brinjal)
- Sea coconut
- Candy
- Snacks like fried mushrooms, strawberries dipped in chocolate, pancakes (Apam Balik is a local sweet cake with bits of corn and walnut that you can try), barbecued corn, etc
- Strawberry jam and other homemade fruit jams
- Strawberry drinks
Tip: If you’re looking for the Cameron Valley tea brand, be careful of counterfeit brands sold here. You can also buy these from the original shop in Tanah Rata.
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Where To Park At Brinchang Night Market:
There is a large car park that’s 5 minutes’ walk away from the market.
During the weekends and public holidays, it’s not uncommon to see police officers directing the traffic. Try to go before 6 pm – as that is when the crowds are thickest!
Brinchang Night Market Parking fee: RM 2-3
Hotel Near Brinchang Night Market
It’d be wise to stay somewhere close to the market. Especially if you have you are set on going on a long weekend with a public holiday!
And aside from avoiding the inevitable traffic, you save the trouble of having to find an available parking slot!
Here are some options for homestays close to the Brinchang Night Market:
1. Zetter Suites
As the name implies, these are apartment-style suites!
Each unit is packed with tons of amenities to ensure that you have a comfortable stay! They are great if you’re travelling with your whole family!
What you’ll like:
- Free parking and Wi-Fi
- Seating area in the suite
- TV (Flat screen with satellite channels)
- Equipped kitchen includes a fridge, stove top, kettle and microwave!
- Private bathroom (plus toiletries)
- Breakfast every morning!
- Friendly staff
- Gorgeous suite with French-style furnishings and clean rooms
- Daily room service
Good to know:
- Eateries and convenience store close by
- Brinchang night market is right in front of the hotel
- No air-conditioning
- Price starting from: RM150+ for 2 pax/ night
- Address: C-G-31, Barrington Square Apartment, Jalan Golden Hill 1, Cameron Golden Hill, Tanah Rata, 39000 Cameron Highlands, Malaysia
- Contact: +605-485 1119
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2. Golden Hill Apt At Night Market
Right next to the night market, you can stay at a spacious apartment here that is fully furnished.
What you’ll like:
- Apartment comes with a living room, kitchen and dining room
- Towels are provided
- There is a lift up to the apartment
- Free parking close by
- Enough space to accommodate a small family
- Comfortable and clean
- Security available
- Friendly receptionist
Good to know:
- Approximately 1.5km away from an orang asli village
- Convenience store on-site
- Price starting from: RM140+ for 2pax/ night
- Address: Sungai Ruil, Brinchang, 39000 Brinchang, Cameron Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia
- Contact: +6018-768 3353
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3. Cameron Somer Square @ Golden Hill
Another apartment-style accommodation that’s walking distance to the Brinchang Night Market and has everything you need for a cozy stay in Brinchang!
What you’ll like:
- Kitchenette with a fridge
- Living room has a flat-screen TV
- Private bathroom
- Free Wi-Fi
- Extra blankets and pillows provided
- Spacious enough for a large family
Good to know:
- There are dining options close by
- If you do want to swim, there is a swimming pool too!
- A lift is available at these apartments
- Price starting from: ~RM240
- Address: Sungai Ruil, Brinchang, 39000 Brinchang, Cameron Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia
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4. Little Rabbit Apartments
This homestay has a strategic location at Golden Hill Barrington Square.
It takes 5 minutes’ to reach here from Tanah Rata or Brinchang Town with the Brinchang Night Market just in front of the apartment!
What you’ll like:
- Close to many popular tourist attractions (e.g. Boh Tea Plantation, Sam Poh Temple, Cactus Valley, Bee Farm, Rose Garden, Strawberry Farm, etc)
- High-speed WiFi
- TV with satellite channels including Astro NJoi
- Underground car park
- Private bathrooms with hot showers and toiletries (except towels)
- Kitchenette comes with a fridge, microwave, steamboat set, rice cooker and kettle
Good to know:
- Not recommended for guests without their own transport.
- Apartments are accessible by lift
- They have many different sized suites to accommodate couples or families including a semi-D unit that can house 30 people comfortably!
- Price starting from: ~RM190 for 2 pax/ night
- Address: Jalan Sungai Ruil, Cameron Island Jalan Golden Hills 1, Barrington Square, 39000 Cameron Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia
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5. DreamScape Apartment @ Golden Hill
78 meters from Brinchang Night Market, DreamScape Apartment @ Golden Hill has well-equipped units that overlook the surrounding hills.
What you’ll like:
- Free Wi-Fi
- Within 4km from attractions (e.g. Time Tunnel Museum, Sam Poh Temple, Parit Falls, etc)
- Fully-equipped kitchen that even has an oven!
- Toiletries provided
- Clean and breezy apartment
- House slippers are a nice touch on the cold tile floors
- Iron and ironing board available
- Ample parking
Good to know:
- They offer bicycle rentals at the counter (for additional charges)
- TV with HDMI and USB slot
- Price starting from: RM144+ for 2 pax/ night
- Address: Barrington Square Jalan Golden Hill 1 Cameron Golden Hill, 39000 Cameron Highlands, Pahang Malaysia
6. Casadela Rosa
Casa De La Rosa stands out from the rest of the apartments in this list!
The spacious rooms have beautiful wooden country-style furniture that give a homey feel!
What you’ll like:
- Good views of the golf course and garden
- Cable TV
- Minibar
- Personal safe
- Some rooms have a private balcony
- Toiletries and hairdryer available
- Lovely jogging trail perfect for a quick morning run
- 24-hour front desk
- Delicious breakfast
- Warm service
Good to know:
- 5-minute drive from the Strawberry Farm
- Own cafe with local and international cuisine
- 10-minute drive from Brinchang Bus Station
- Hotel offers babysitting and laundry services
- Not suitable for elders – too many staircases!
- No nearby eateries
- 2-minute drive from Brinchang Night Market
- Price starting from: ~RM175 for 2 pax/ night
- Address: Lot 48, Jalan Circular, 39000 Cameron Highlands, Malaysia
Read more: Not happy with the options here? We’ve a more extensive list of hotels to stay in Cameron Highlands!
Or you can check out more homestay options here.
Conclusion
Is the Brinchang Night Market a must-see attraction in Cameron Highlands?
Only if you’re prepared for the crowds who come to experience the local culture too! Or last-minute shoppers!
If you do miss it, it’s not a huge loss that you should beat yourself up over it! There are plenty of other must-see gems in Cameron Highlands – like the mossy forest!
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