Cameron Highlands

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Information on travel in Cameron Highlands can be obtained here. Learn about the culture and history of this charming holiday retreat while browing a list of hotels and apartments to find the right accommodation when staying there. Also, check out the handy tourist guide which gives you tips on weather, among other things while other sections detail getting there, an explanation of the various towns and a map to chart your way around.

Culture and History Cameron Highlands was named after and discovered in 1885 by an English man named William Cameron during a survey operation in the Titiwangsa Mountain Range. Today, Cameron Highlands is a lively holiday destination with a multi-racial ethnic community encompassing Chinese, Malays, Indians and Aborigines.

Accommodation Accommodation in Cameron Highlands is wide and varied, but during peak seasons, the price can shoot up to two times as normal while finding an empty room can be hard! Always remember to book your room, apartment or chalet early to avoid sleeping under the stars when you make your way here.

Tourist Guide The weather of Cameron Highlands can best be described as ‘cooling wet'. Being high up the mountains means it's constantly cold and humid, with lots of mist in the early mornings and late evenings. Wearing wind-breakers, jackets and other approriate clothing is encouraged if you're susceptible to the cold.

How to Go Cameron Highlands may be accessed by three major roads. Decades ago, the windy road from Tapah was the only way of getting there, and it was prone to landslides and other dangers. Today, an additional two roads have been built with better safety and clearer visibility. Knowing your way up is essential, if you get lost, you might ruin your holiday!

Towns The three main townships of Cameron Highlands are Brinchang, Tanah Rata and Riglet, all of which are described in this section. Smaller villages, residential areas and townships exist further down the range from Brinchang, such as Kampung Raja and Tringkap. Tourist spots and shopping places are concentrated mostly in Brinchang and Tanah Rata.

Map The tourist map shows Cameron Highlands as a stretch of towns connected by a main road from Ringlet, the base town, going through Tanah Rata, the biggest, followed by Brinchang, the most popular and finally all the way down to Kampung Raja. Tourists will find the map below useful for a quick and general guide to travel and explore.