Cameron Highlands

Cameron Highlands is a highland region located about 20km east of Ipoh (and about 150km north of Kuala Lumpur) on the east side of the border between the states of Perak and Pahang in peninsular Malaysia. At 1524m above sea level it is the highest area on the mainland, and enjoys a cool climate, with temperatures no higher than 20°C and rarely falling below 10°C year round.

Related Topics:
Cameron Highlands - Ipoh - Kuala Lumpur - Perak - Pahang - Malaysia

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They were named after William Cameron, a colonial government surveyor who discovered the plateau during a mapping expedition in 1885. The fame of Cameron Highlands then grew during the colonial era when British planters realised the potential of its fertile mountain slopes for growing tea, then a prized commodity. The Cameron Highlands are still home to many tea plantations, being Malaysia's largest tea-producing region. The area is also known as a major supplier of legumes and vegetables to both Malaysia and Singapore with its many farms, and is one of Malaysia's prime tourist destinations.

Related Topics:
William Cameron - 1885 - British - Tea - Legume - Vegetable - Malaysia - Singapore

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One of the popular tourist activities involves jungle walking and trekking amongst the refreshing cool forest air.

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Travelling to the Cameron Highlands takes up to one and a half hours via a winding road from Tapah by car. There is a newer and easier route up from Simpang Pulai which has a wider road and gentler curves.

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There are three towns in the Cameron Highlands, Brinchang, Ringlet and Tanah Rata.

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Brinchang - Ringlet - Tanah Rata

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Image:Cameron highlands.jpg|Cameron Highlands

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Image:Jalan_Besar,_Tanah_Rata,_Cameron_Highlands.jpg|Tanah Rata in the Cameron Highlands

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Image:Sam_Poh_Temple,_Brinchang.jpg|Sam Poh Temple, Brinchang

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