Cameron Highlands
”This is Malaysia's green bowl supplying vegetables to the major cities of the country and also to Singapore
Cameron Highlands is the largest and most genteel of the hill resorts in Malaysia. The temperate climate of the Cameron Highlands has made it Malaysia's 'Green Bowl,' supplying cabbages, tomatoes, carrots, green peppers and lettuce to major cities in Malaysia. Tea and strawberries are also grown on the terraced slopes of the Cameron Highlands. 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. A good place to get away from the tropical heat.
Places to visit : Rose Valley, Strawberry Park, Cactus Valley, Bee Farm, Sam Poh Buddhist Temple, Tea Plantation and Tea Factory (subject to factory is not closed)
Night Market to purchase some of the dries strawberries, local produce and souvenirs. A wide choice of interesting local products which includes food to even handicraft items. One last thing about night markets, you can BARGAIN! So why not take a walk in the town’s most happening night market and enjoy the wonderful food while doing a homely local feel of shopping. Rose Valley, the biggest flower vase in Malaysia. 450 Varieties of roses in all shapes and sizes. See the 'BLACK' rose, 'GREEN' rose, 'Light Blue' rose,'THORNLESS' rose plant, 30 fragant varieties, the colourful blooms of our large collection of 'MINIATURE' roses and other unique flowers including Lily, Gerbera, Diamond, Lady Shoe, Honeysuckle, Camelia, Gipsy and more...
Visit one of the biggest Strawberry Farms here. You will be surprised when you get into the strawberry farm. You will realize that it is not just an ordinary strawberry farm. You will be given the chance to pick and pluck your own strawberry. It is definitely a sweet and memorable experience. You will be able to see many ranges of strawberries products which all made of fresh strawberries. Cactus Valley is the newly built tourist attraction with numerous types of cactus on show. Its hillside location makes for interesting viewing of the cactus and other plants which include Strawberries, Roses, Apple & Peach trees, Orchids, Cherry Tomatoes etc. Cactus Valley boast of having one of the most variety of cactus plants, some as old as 60 years. Be sure to check out the Hydroponics method of cultivating crops such as tomatoes, strawberry and other vegetables here. Honey Bees Farms, there are numerous apiaries, a small hut industry of producing honey. Moreover, the honey bee farm built with an assortment of flowers as a source of food supply for bees in order to extract the nectar then the bees transfer it to honey. In visiting an apiary, it can be quite an educational experience as visitors can gain knowledge about the life cycle of bees and the progress of how honey is extracted from the bee hive.
Sam Poh Buddhist Temple “10,000 Buddha’’ Temple built in 1972, is the 4th largest Buddhist temple in the country. Amongst others, it houses a large statue of Lord Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. This Temple is one of the most famous attractions in Cameron Highlands. Tea Plantations, one of the must-see features of Cameron Highlands. BOH Plantations Sdn Bhd is the leading tea grower in Malaysia with four tea gardens. constituting a total land area of 1200 hectares. Before reaching the tea shop, we will proceed to the tea factory for factory tour. Guidance for tea factory tour will enhance your knowledge on the finer aspects of tea grading, blending tea, and the processing of tea.
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