Cameron Highland

The Cameron Highlands is one of Malaysia’s most extensive hill stations. It covers an area of 712 square kilometres.To the north, its boundary touches that of Kelantan to the west, it shares part of its border with Perak.

Situated at the north-western tip of Pahang, the “Camerons” is approximately 85 kilometres from Ipoh or about 200 kilometres from Kuala Lumpur.During the day, the temperature seldom soars above 25°C, at night, it is the opposite the temperature can sometimes drop to as low as 12°C.

The resort has a diverse population of more than 34,000 people. It comprises Malays, Chinese, Indians and other ethnic groups. The literacy rate here is above 88 per cent.

In all, the retreat consists of eight neighbourhoods. The three townships are Ringlet, Tanah Rata and Brinchang. The area's five settlements are the Bertam Valley, Kea Farm, Tringkap, Kuala Terla and Kampung Raja. All are nestled at an altitude of more than 1,200 meters.

The gateway to the highlands is via Tapah or Simpang Pulai. Both approaches are in the state of Perak.