Cameron Highlands
Tucked away serenely amidst the clouds 1,829 metres above sea level is Cameron Highlands, Pahang state's premier hilltop holiday spot. The cool, fresh air in the highlands offers makes for an attractive retreat for city dwellers who want to get away temporarily from the noise and pollution in the city.
The cool climate is also an ideal condition for the cultivation of tea. Tea cultivated on Cameron Highlands is among the best tea found in the country. Verdant green hillsides planted with young tea plant covers your vision as you drive slowly up the meandering road to the three townships of Ringlet, Tanah Rata and Brinchang.
First discovered in 1885 by a British surveyor William Cameron, the fame of Cameron Highlands grew during the colonial era when British Planters realised the potential of its fertile mountain slopes for growing tea, then a prized commodity among the colonies.
Families of these Britishers stationed in Malaya at the time also took to the hills in seeking respite from the hot, humid tin mines and rubber plantations. Some of the bungalows left behind are still preserved for viewing by tourist, with a few facilities added for the conveniences of visitors.
