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Activities include river rafting, jungle trekking and cave exploration. T (09) 471 8182
Open: Daily/ 24hrs
FRASER’S HILL
Raub
Historic hill station
noted for its English- style colonial bungalows and cool mountain air. Popular for birding and hosts an International Bird Race every June. Attractions include quaint architecture, extensive unspoilt rainforest and many scenic waterfalls.
T (09) 568 1623
GUNUNG TAHAN
Taman Negara Pahang
At 2,187m, Gunung Tahan is the highest mountain
in Peninsular Malaysia. It is located entirely within Taman Negara Pahang and three guided trekking routes are offered.
T (09) 266 1122/ 4152
KASIMANIS STRAWBERRY FARM
Cameron Highlands
One of the largest strawberry farms in Malaysia. Visitors can pick their own or buy ready packed strawberries
and preserves.
Hp (010) 386 7074 Open: Daily, 8.30am~6.30pm
KENONG ECO FOREST PARK
Kuala Lipis
3 hours by boat from Kuala Lipis, the park has waterfalls, mountain streams and various flora and fauna. Activities include caving, birding, camping, fishing and trekking. Prior booking required before visiting. T (09) 310 1550 (Forestry Dept. Malaysia)
KOTA GELANGGI CAVES
Jerantut
This limestone cave complex is amongst
the best in the region, offering unique flora and fauna and spectacular rock formations.
T (09) 471 8300/ 8450 Open: Daily, 8am~6pm
KRAU WILDLIFE RESERVE
Temerloh
The largest wildlife reserve
in Peninsular Malaysia (60,349ha) has been left untouched to preserve the ecosystem. Bird-watching, jungle trekking, camping and canoeing are permitted in the outer buffer zone.
T (03) 9086 6800 (Wildlife Dept. Malaysia)
LAKE CHINI
Pekan
Malaysia’s second largest natural lake at 5,026ha
and the country’s only UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Activities include boating, canoeing, trekking, fishing, camping, visiting orang asli villages.
T (09) 568 1623
LAVENDER GARDEN
Cameron Highlands Shopping and horticultural complex with lavender field, flower nursery
and strawberry farm.
T (05) 496 1208
Open: Daily, 9am~6pm
MERAPOH CAVES
Kuala Lipis
Caver’s paradise
with hundreds of limestone caves and several important archaeological sites.
T (09) 568 1623
Hp (017) 907 4241 (Cave exploration guide)
MOSSY FOREST
Cameron Highlands Fascinating moss-covered cloud rainforest landscape.
Tours available. Self-drive visitors must use 4WD.
T (05) 491 1384 (Forestry Dept.)
Hp (013) 674 1406 Open: Daily/ 24hrs
NATIONAL ELEPHANT CONSERVATION CENTRE (KUALA GANDAH)
(See page 210)
ORCHID & ROSE GARDEN
Cameron Highlands Floral garden and farm with flowers, plants and produce for sale. Hp (017) 519 2383 Open: Daily, 9am~6pm
RAJU’S HILL STRAWBERRY FARM Cameron Highlands Strawberry farm with free tours of the strawberry fields and processing plant. Hp (019) 575 3867
Open: Daily, 8am~6.30pm
ROSE VALLEY
Cameron Highlands This commercial flower nursery has over 450 types of roses as well as other unique flowers such as the gerbera, diamond, honeysuckle, camellia and more.
Hp (012) 505 2883 Open: Daily, 8am~5pm
SULTAN HAJI AHMAD SHAH AGRICULTURE PARK
Kuantan
500-hectare site with orchards, arboretum, spice gardens, protected forest, greenhouses,
recreational park, exposition concourse
and campsites. Call first for permission to visit.
T (09) 573 2194/ 512 1666 Open: Mon-Fri, 8am~5pm Closed: Weekends & Public Holidays
TAMAN NEGARA - KUALA TAHAN (See also Kelantan) Entry Points: Kuala
Tahan Pahang (main) also Gua Musang/ Kuala Koh (Kelantan). Peninsular Malaysia’s