Cameron highlands 2 day trip (malaysia travels)
Hi readers! I've been busy lately rushing on my assignments and projects but I've come back with a popular review of one of Malaysia's famous travel spots →→→CAMERON HIGHLANDS!!
This is a place that left me yearning to come back ever since my last visit in 2012 which is 5 years back when I was a teenager travelling with my grandparents. The reason why i love the place is the air is so fresh and the weather is cold and humid. I never got to eat steamboat here the last time which left me with endless regrets.
My coursemates decided to host a trip here for our last year trip or graduation trip and I instantly agreed. So here goes my Itinerary for the trip:
1. Kea garden guest house
We arrived in cameron highlands by driving from penang which is 3 hours of non-stop journey but i think from kl there should be buses available.
Here we were surrounded by beautiful landscaped flower patches which is an awesome spot for photography. There are ice-cream available and souvenirs if not mistaken.
Many prefer to stay here which you can book through:
The place is convenient, very close to food and other attractions.
A nice place to sit back relax and get away from all the hustle and bustle of the city.
So many patches which is an awesome sight for people who love flowers.
2. The Lord's cafe
This is highly recommended. Our coursemates brought us to try a lovely cafe in the middle of tanah rata which is a very english style cafe for really cheap scones, strawberry cakes and strawberry smoothie. The service is self service, where they will call your number through a speaker and then you can collect your meal. The strawberry cake is very delicious and it is very quickly sold out so come at noon 12pm sharp to get a piece and you will love how nice it taste.
The location of the place:
It is open from 10am to 7pm daily except for sundays and closes early at 6pm on saturdays.
3. Agro Technology Park in MARDI, Cameron Highlands
Im not going to include the BBQ we had the night before as its prepared by ourselves so we will proceed with the next days schedule.
We bought tickets to visit the Agro Technology Park which is even more beautiful than i expected. It is very large like a theme park for flowers, fruits and vegetable. sounds boring?? but no it is also perfect for shooting as we bumped into a movie production while we were here.
The agrotechnology park is divided into 6 main areas:
the English Garden, Herb Garden, Orchid Garden, Rose Garden, research centre and an information centre, where tourists can also buy souvenirs. Mardi's Agrotechnology Park is home to 40 varieties of roses, 10 strawberries, 100 citrus fruits, at least six types of anthuriums, four varieties of apples, and pears and persimmons.
ADMISSION FEE:
Adult: RM5.00
Child: RM3.00
Monday to Thursday
8.00 am. to 12.45 pm, 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm.
Friday
8.00 am. to 12.30 pm, 2.30 pm to 5.00 pm
Saturday and Sunday
8.00 am. to 5.00 pm
School Holiday & Public Holiday
(Closed on Aidilfitri and Aidiladha)
Obtained from the website itself, http://www.cameronhighlandsinfo.com/attraction/Agro_Technology_Park_MARDI/
(no copyright infringement intended)
4. Boh tea garden
This is a popular attraction but is quite dangerous to reach even by driving due to the slopes of the hills which are difficult to turn and the tiny road is shared by 2 directions of cars.
Walking is possible but is very tedious, not recommended for old people which is definitely not a joke. I saw tourists that prefer to walk up the hill but I still feel its not encouraged.
But the view is spectacular as you can see the whole tea plantation from the cafe at the top which its walls are made of glass to allow you to enjoy the view while tasting their different varieties of tea. There is also very special cakes like Nasi lemak cake and cendol cake which my friends recommended it to be very tasty.
Try not to come during school holidays or peak seasons as it is jam packed and will eat up most of your time.
Location:
5. The Kea farm market
Whilst at the Kea guesthouse, you can opt to walk around the market place which is packed with cheap strawberries, corns, vegetables, souvenirs, fried squid and lovely chocolate fondues. The perfect place for scavenging your steamboat materials if you are opting on rocking homemade steamboat.
6. Watercrest steamboat
Since I am a lover of watercrest soup, we tried the steamboat here where you can see they planted the watercress next to the restaurant. so you can imagine how fresh it is.
Since, I was too hungry I didnt get a photo of the place entrance but you can use this link to get to the location.
watercress valley
Thats all for my recommendations of cameron highlands, if you are interested in other places to travel and eat in Malaysia do follow me on my adventures.
