As a scenic hill in the state of Pahang, Cameron Highlands is considered as one of the most popular holiday spots in the country of Malaysia. Cameron Highlands is only 45 minutes away from the capital city of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. It is also known as one of Malaysia’s hill stations founded by the British colonialist, which will put Cameron Highlands in the category of other spots like Genting Highlands.

People, including Singaporeans, who have the desire to spend a vacation in Cameron Highlands (during the weekend or public holiday in Singapore usually want to feel and experience the crisp mountain air, but for another reason people want to visit Cameron Highlands for the sake of its attractions such as historical sites and both indoor and outdoor culinary feast experience.

There is good news for those of you who consider yourself an adventurer. Cameron Highlands area can’t be said as a commercialised spot, because the place itself is pampering your craving to explore yourself and do some tracking in the surrounding areas or even hike yourself up to the nearby waterfalls and mountains. This is why The Cameron Highlands can be attractive for people who love the nature ambience!

There are many ways for you to get to Cameron Highlands. You can take the subway, take off with a plane, take a bus route, or simply buy a map and use your own car or maybe rent one.

The fastest way to get to The Cameron Highlands is by the subway to Singapore Changi, and take off directly to The Cameron Highlands. It will only take 5 hours and 30 minutes to get there.

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As mentioned before, Cameron Highlands will consist of such a big influence from British cultures. Containing 71.000 hectares of land, we are certain that there are so many things you can do in Cameron Highlands.

The aim of the Cameron Highlands was to provide residents in the lowlands with some rest and to unwind during the summer times and allow them to enjoy the cooler climate here. Also, you will find many natural sites all over the region.

To help you get started and to get know about what you are going to do in Cameron Highlands, here are some things to see and do in the place that you don’t want to miss!

Founded in 1929, The Boh Tea company is one of the most popular tea companies and brands in Malaysia. This visit could be one of your highlights to the Cameron Highlands. It will be such an exciting experience for you to witness the source of Boh Tea where you can explore a green terrace and get yourself some education about how the tea is harvested and produced.

Inside the area, you will find a beautiful tea shop where you can get yourself some samples of their signature brews, and pack yourself some souvenirs for your folks at home. Your journey across the plantations will vividly give you a great memory of a moment. This is one of the best places for you to come by.

Adding the strawberry farm to your must-visit place while spending the holiday in Cameron Highlands is very necessary. Cameron Highlands has many famous strawberry farms, such as Kok Lim Strawberry Farm, Healthy Strawberry Farm, Blueberry Earthouse Strawberry Farm, and many more.

Yes, Cameron Highlands has perfect weather to grow strawberries, so you really can’t skip checking one out. This can be a nice activity to do with children as well. They are going to have fun while plucking strawberries and taste its freshness in their mouthz You can also make a race with them and check who can collect more strawberries in the basket!

Also, don’t forget to take pictures of each other while plucking the strawberries.

The popularity of Cameron Highlands is built by its flora, as well as tea and strawberries. One of the unique things there is you can find a huge amount of Rose species. Now, if you are enticed by this information, we strongly recommend you to make a trip to Mrs. Robertson’s Rose Garden.

The Mrs. Robertson’s Rose Garden is located on a scenic hillside that will provide you a magnificent view over the valleys below. You can find plenty of flowers, especially roses like Pink Queen Victoria and Maid of Hearts. And don’t be alarmed if you see a lot of flowers with unusually large size, as they grow bigger than usual sized flowers due to the higher elevation of Cameron Highlands.

And worry not, there are some other activities like having a cup of coffee in the cafe while enjoying the beautiful scenery, and getting yourself some souvenirs to take home from the gift shop.

Mount Brinchang is considered as one of the main spots to visit in Cameron Highlands. To get to the top of the mountain, you can take a drive along the winding mountain road which is very thrilling and exciting to get through. Mount Brinchang stands at the height of 6,666 feet above sea level. And the mountain itself has the claim to be one of the highest parts of Malaysia that is accessible by cable car.

Once you get to its peak, you will find an observatory tower where you can experience and enjoy a vividly beautiful scenery from the tower, and breathe the soothing and refreshing mountain air. And for those who seeks more active stuff, you can do your own trekking to the summit through the forest area.

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Cameron Highlands is not only rich with interesting activities. It is also rich with so many nice hotels to stay in. So, forget about having a staycation in Singapore for a while and choose one of these recommended hotels in Cameron Highlands:

When you want to taste the most of Cameron Highlands ambience, staying at The Lakehouse Cameron Highlands is the solution. The view is extra amazing! Also, the place is suitable for everyone, including for families and even couples on a honeymoon.

Their accommodations are divided into 5 types: Deluxe Room, Junior Suite, Family Suite, Cameron Suite, and Foster Suite. You won’t only fall in love with their accommodations, but with their dining choices as well. You can visit The Lakehouse Restaurant, Cameron Bar, Lakeview Terrace, Highlander Lounge, and Reading Lounge.

Crave for something relaxing? Try their Satkara Spa and get yourself relaxed by the treatment choices! The highlands ambience and a good massage from the therapist will make the best of your weekend!

The Lakehouse Cameron Highlands also provides some exciting activities. You can join one of these: complimentary jungle trekking, strawberry jam making class, mojito making class, picnic in the garden, or tour activities such as Highlands’ Sunrise Discovery Tour.

Location: 30th Mile Ringlet, Cameron Highlands, Ringlet, Cameron Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia, 39200

Price Room Per Night at The Lakehouse starts from S$ 261

The Cameron Highlands Resort has a very great architecture. It has a strong ambience of British colonial style. The building itself was actually an old cottage with a rich grand colonial heritage. Hence, taking some pictures with the building as the background is mandatory.

Cameron Highlands Resort has 56 rooms and suites in total. You will absolutely enjoy the view of the golf course and the lush greenery right from your room window. The rooms and suites are spacious and they also come in the typical colonial style.

With the strong tranquility feeling that the place offers, you can complete your day more with the treatments from their spa, called the Spa Village. Other than that, you can enjoy yourself in one of their in-house restaurants and bars.

You can spend breakfast and dinner in the Dining Room. Let us tell you something about the Dining Room: the view of the mountaintops around it is very spectacular!

Location: By The Golf Course, Tanah Rata, Tanah Rata, Cameron Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia, 39000

Price Room Per Night Starts from S$ 381.39

This modern style hotel that is Copthorne Cameron Highlands is also your best choice to stay in. They have the best facilities as well, like the pool, fitness centre, and bike hiring.

As one of the best hotels in Cameron Highlands, this one will also offer you some nature and farmland activities, such as a tour to the Garden of Copthorne, shuttle service to 7 Wonders Copthorne, pick and harvest your own vegetables at the Garden of Copthorne, and more.

The rooms are neat and they have plenty of them (317 guest rooms and apartments!). The range of the dining options will make your tummy happy too. Don’t skip visiting the 18° Celsius Cafe to taste the best PURO Coffee and pastries.

Location: Kea Farm Cameron Highlands, Brinchang, Brinchang, Cameron Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia, 39100

Price Per Room Per Night at Copthorne Cameron Highlands starts from S$ 76.61

Lastly, are you interested enough in visiting the Cameron Highlands for your next off days? We think it is time for you to plan the trip immediately… and plan the outfit as well so you won’t get cold (and you will have some nice holiday pictures!).