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CAMERON HIGHLANDS
This is Malaysia's green bowl supplying vegetables to the major cities
of the country and to Singapore. The cool climate makes it an excellent
tea growing area, and indeed the Cameron tea is highly priced in the
world market. Places of interest are the Robinson waterfall, the Rose
Garden nurseries and the vegetable farms.
There is also an 18-hole
golf course. The small town of Tapah at the foot of the hill is the
gateway to the resort which can be reached by bus, taxi or train from
Kuala Lumpur. From Tapah, regular bus and taxi services are available.
Accommodation facilities included old English country inn-styled hotels,
chalets and Government resthouses. Special mention must be made of the
Ye Olde Smokehouse where everything, outside as inside the building is
preserved as it used to be during the colonial time, except for modern
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GENTING
HIGHLANDS (BENTONG)
 Genting
Highlands, located at an elevation of 1,800 meters above sea level is
one of the most developed hill resorts in Malaysia and is popular with
many local and foreign visitors. It offers a wide range of accommodation
to suit every budget and taste. The cool mountain weather and lush
greenery is an ideal escapade away from the heat, hustle and bustle of
the city.
 There
are numerous activities that one can indulge in : dining at the Genting
Theatre Restaurant featuring shows by international stars, boating and
having fun at the newly added roller-coaster and many other fun-filled
rides at the all-new Genting Theme Park as well as the attraction of
"Virtual Reality", an exciting and unique game.
Punters can try their luck at the world class Casino De Genting. The
Awana Golf Club, a luxury condotel, provides at the Awana ranch and
jungle trekking. Genting Highlands is accessible by a well-maintained
road and is only an hour's drive from Kuala Lumpur. Adventure-conscious
visitors can soar above the clouds on cable cars from Awana to the
summit.
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FRASER'S
HILL (RAUB)
Fraser's Hill 104 kilometers from Kuala
Lumpur can be reached from Kuala Lumpur either through the East-West
Highway branching off towards Bentong/Raub, turning left to Gap before
Raub. Alternatively, one can also take the Northern route (towards
Penang) and cutting off at Kuala Kuba Baharu for a drive to the Gap. At
the Gap, there is a control gate for one-way traffic to the hill which
is open from 6.30 a.m. to 7.00 p.m., with up-hill traffic reserved for
odd hours and the down-hill traffic at even hours.
Fraser's Hill provides
visitors with the cool mountain air, the abundance of luxuriant
vegetation, the peace and tranquility combined with other attractions
such as its stable of ponies, the nursery containing many exotic
flowers, the Jeriau waterfalls and a very pleasant 9-hole golf course.
Other facilities include a children's playground and a roller skating
rink. For accommodation, Fraser's Hill has a range of hotels, chalets
and colonial-bungalows to suit one's preferences and budget. |
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BUKIT
TINGGI (BENTONG)
Bukit Tinggi is a
hill retreat area with several resorts taking advantage of the cool,
fresh country air that pervades the area. Among the resorts here are
Selesa Hillhomes and Bukit Tinggi Resort. Visitors can jungle trek, take
long invigorating walksor head for nearby Genting Highlands. Also in
this area is Janda Baik, a resort-cum-residential vicinity that is
popular with urban dwellers seeking to escape the bustle of the city for
a brief respite.
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