Highlands to Visit in Malaysia
There are many reasons to visit the highlands of Malaysia, the reopening of the country included. Ranging from beauty to a different climate, these are 5 places you should visit. You can take a quick look at this checklist to prepare for your road trip!
Cameron Highlands
Cameron Highlands is arguably the most famous highland in West Malaysia. It is home to the Boh Tea Plantation, several strawberry farms, a bee farm, and a number resorts. In any case, it is a good place for a weekend getaway. It is about three hours from KL, so you might want to check our guide to prepare for road trips before going on this one.
Genting Highlands
Another famous and popular weekend getaway is Genting Highlands. Situated much closer to KL than Cameron Highlands at only an hour’s drive, the highlands feature a shopping mall and the newly opened Genting Skyworlds.
Fraser’s Hill
While less famous than the first two, Fraser’s Hill is no less impressive and is steeped in history. Because the weather there reminded the British governors of home, many British style homes were built for them to stay whenever they were homesick. As such, bungalows that would not be out of place in the UK dot the landscape. This is the reason some dub Fraser’s Hill ‘Little England’. Aside from that, there are a total of 7 jungle trails for hikers and nature lovers. Two hours of driving will get you to Fraser’s Hill from KL.
Bukit Tinggi
Bukit Tinggi is another location not too far away from the capital. It features a small resort and what is called a French Village known as Colmar Tropicale or Colmar of the Tropics. The clusters of houses in the village are actually hotel rooms while authentic French restaurants line the streets. At the end of the street you can find a tower, from which you can view the village as a whole.
Kundasang
Called the New Zealand of Malaysia, Kundasang is a must see but it is not just all looks. As this is the most outdoorsy of all the options, you can go paragliding, visit hot springs, and of course, visit the famous Desa Dairy Farm. If outdoor activities are not your forte, you can sip tea at the Tea Garden, defy gravity the Upside Down House, or visit the Kundasang War Memorial.
So these are some of the highlands to visit in Malaysia! However, don’t forget to document your road trip! If you are looking to buy or sell your car, visit myTukar.com!
