Prepare for sensory overload of the most thrilling kind in the Cameron Highlands. Here in Malaysia’s biggest and highest hill station, the air is deliciously cool and scented by lavender farms, strawberry fields and blossom-covered orchards. In this incredibly fertile land, the most captivating sight is the vivid green of the tea plantations that carpet the region’s gently rolling hills. And in the midst of it all is the magical Mossy Forest, one of the oldest in Malaysia and a lush green world of hiking trails and thickly wooded peaks. In this agreeably tropical climate at 1,500 metres above sea level, temperatures range between 10C and 25C throughout the year – perfect for relaxed exploring.
Named after the Scottish explorer William Cameron, who surveyed the area in 1885, the Cameron Highlands became a haven for the British in Malaysia from the late 19th century onwards. The British have certainly left their mark – don’t be surprised to see Tudor-style inns and cottages, golf courses and, of course, tea. Lots of it.
