Central Malaysia

The breath-taking Cameron Highlands in Central Malaysia provide a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of KL. The size of Singapore, the magnificent rolling hills are embroidered with tea plantations, strawberry farms and dense mossy forests. Here you can spend some time exploring the fabulous tea plantations, such as the Boh Tea Plantation, where you can learn more about the tea making process from bush to packet.

Experience first-hand the joys of the rolling landscape with leisurely walks across the beautiful hills – alone or with a guide – and finish with a lovely cup of tea in one of the cafes. The butterfly farm is also a great place to visit, and home to a fantastic live butterfly exhibition amongst other exotic wildlife. For horticulturalists, a must see is Rose Valley, a flora plantation that boasts over 450 varieties of roses and spectacular views of the highlands.

The spellbinding beauty of the Mossy Forest of Gunung Brichang is the hidden gem of these high country hills. Like something out of a fairy tale, this misty forest is carpeted in thick, green moss – covering everything from the forest floor to the ancient, gnarled trees. Due to the elevation, low-level clouds blanket the forest with constant mist and moisture - creating the perfect environment for moss, ferns, lichen and orchids to thrive. Bring your camera - this enchanting yet eerie forest is any photographers dream.

A must-see feature of Malaysia’s nature scene is Taman Negara National Park. Vast steamy jungle dwarfs everything as you journey into one of, if not the oldest jungles in the world. On offer are captivating night-time jungle walks and leisurely boat trips where you can catch a glimpse of many of the park’s endangered animals – these include the magnificent Asian elephant and clouded leopard. One of the highlights of any visit to Taman Negara is its marvellous canopy skywalk. The canopy walkway is one of the world’s longest walkways (over 530m!) and a dizzying 40m off the jungle floor. The jungle path takes you right up to the tops of the trees, from where you can enjoy fabulous panoramic views of the rivers, lowlands and forests below – as well as a great place for bird watching.

Another highlight is the well-loved trek from Kuala Tahan to Bukit Teresek, reaching a peak of 344m. At the summit of Teresek (and on a nice clear day) you will have a great view of Gunung Tahan, the highest mountain in Peninsular Malaysia.