Berjaya Hill, Bukit Tinggi is the newest hill resort in Pahang. A brief 45-minute drive from Kuala Lumpur via the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Highway can lead you to Bukit Tinggi. Here, the crisp and cool mountain air invigorates the body and the mind and you will feel truly at ease and relaxed.Offering a ri…

There are many things to see and do in Cameron Highlands, Malaysia's largest highland resort. Walks through lovely little villages, visits to the butterfly, strawberry, honey bee farms and sprawling tea plantations or meals at the delightful Tudor-styled country inns, are all pleasurable and relaxin…

Sitting pretty amidst the Pahang rainforest is the little hamlet of Fraser's Hill. At 1,524 metres above sea level, this highlands resort is a naturalist's paradise that boasts innumerable plant, bird and animal species. This resort is popular for those who are interested in nature-based pursuits su…

The fun never stops at Genting, City of Entertainment, perched on the top of cool, breezy Genting Highlands. One big attraction in Genting is the cool weather. Because of the 2,000m altitude, Malaysians like to visit just to enjoy the 'European' weather!In the evening, there is spectacular

Gunung Lambak, about 5km from the town of Kluang is this recreational forest. It is a favourite retreat for picnics, bathing and mountain-climbing." If you are lucky, you might be able to spot fruit bats migrating to the mountains. They can only be spotted at certain times of the year though.

Kinabalu Park, the entrance to Mt Kinabalu, is located at 1,585 metres above sea level and is the main starting point for the summit trail that leads to the top of Mt Kinabalu. Its covers an area of 754 sq km and is made up of Mount Kinabalu, Mount Tambayukon and the foothills.It was gazetted to pre…

It was founded in 1884 by William Edward Maxwell, the British Assistant Resident of Perak. Perched at 1250m above sea level, it is the wettest place in Malaysia, with an annual rainfall of over 500cm. Temperature here hovers around 15 degrees centigrade in the early morning and late afternoon, dippi…

Melawati Hill is located in the coastal town of Kuala Selangor, a 30-minute drive from Kuala Lumpur. In the late 18th Century, the second Sultan of Selangor had a fortress constructed on Melawati Hill to protect the state from intruders.The hill provided a vantage point to monitor ships in the Strai…

Penang Hill is actually made up of a series of hills which rise above the island. The peak stands at 821 metres above sea level, which makes it a cool getaway from the tropical heat below.The hill is accessible via a funicular train which was first opened for use in 1923. The train operates in two s…