Cameron Highlands is famouse for it's tea plantages it is realy nice to see the production process. And the green color of the plantage itselve is very nice for the eye to see as well. See the photos to get an impression of what it looks like.
Written Nov 26, 2011
We wanted to explore major attractions of Cameron Highlands at our own, during our Oriental Outings 2011, using the public transport, but the uncertainty of schedule and the language barrier forced us to book a packaged tour.
We found four tour operators around Tanah Rata: Kang's Travels, TJ Travels, CS Travels, and Titiwangsa. After window shopping, we booked half day tour with CS Travels which listed the following including pick-n-drop from the hotel for RM 25 pp:
Sam Poh Temple
Rose Center
BOH Tea Estate (Sungai Palas)
Honey Ranch
Butterfly and Insect Farm
Strawberry Farm
Other full day tours included visits to Rafflesia, Orang Asli villages, etc. Rates are comparable and we did not see any reason to prefer one operator over another.
Although our experience of the packaged tour was not bad, mainly because of the certainty, however, we felt a bit rushed especially at places where we would have wanted to spend more time. Packaged tour also deprives the freedom to choose places as per one's preferences.
Therefore, it would not be unwise to DIY if one has time and the capacity to take (mild) risk. By doing at one's own, one may also get the liberty to visit multiple farms of the same kind, as per their preferences. For instance, there are more that one Tea Estates so a tea connoisseur may choose to visit tea farms only in the given day.
Please click here to know what we explore during the day tour
Written Sep 13, 2011
Address: Around the main market
Malaysians are proud lovers of the Cameronian Tea, and why not, the unending tea farms produce country's finest tea. There are many tea factories around the hill station out of which we visited BOH Tea Estate as part of the tour package during our Oriental Outings 2011.
BOH stands for "Best of the Highlands" and the BOH Tea Company, owned by a Scottish family, is one of the producers of Cameronian tea.
This factory is located at Sungai Palas where they also offer a free guided visit of the tea making process. Book the morning tour, or plan it early in the day in case you want to do it on your own, should you want to see the operations. Visit of the factory is also possible in the second half of the day, before 1600 hrs, but then you may only see those idle machines.
For us, it was interesting and informative to know how the tea is processed and how much money those rich Scottish are making expoliting our love for tea!
Btw, it would not harm to have a cup of tea in the adjacent tea shop which faces the stunning green valley!
Please click here to read why we chose for the packaged tour instead of doing it ourselves
Updated Sep 13, 2011
Address: BOH Tea Estate, Sungai Palas
The brochure of the day tour we booked with CS Travels during our Oriental Outings 2011, listed a visit to Butterfly Farm among other things. I was rather interested in watching colourful butterflies roaming around green meadows freely rather than those sedated species!
However, the adjacent insect farm showcasing some shocking varieties made up for the time waste.
The one which looked like a dried leaf was simply unbelievable! A showcase even looked without an insect as it resembled thin wooden stick!! Keeping in view our experience, it would be highly advisable to do jungle trekking before visiting the insect farm to avoid the cynicism!
Please click here to find out what else we explored during the day
Updated Sep 13, 2011
Address: 43rd Miles, Kea Farm, 39100 Brinchang
Spread on hundreds of hactres, green carpet like plantation of tee trees is the trademark of Cameron Highlands. Tea trees are not allowed to grow beyond a stipulated limit, usually 3 feet, hence creating a unique landscape around the hill station.
Please click here to read why tea workers did not like it to be photographed
Updated Sep 13, 2011
Address: Cameron Highlands, Malaysia
Located above the picturesque Brinchang velley, Sam Poh temple is one of the largest Buddhist temples around Malaysia. We visited the temple as part of the sight-seeing tour during our Oriental Outings 2011 and found that neat and impressive.
Entrance of the temple is built ornately with traditional Chinese style architecture. Inside there are two big halls, first is mounted with various upsize golden statues while the second and the main one is installed with a giant golden Buddha. There are church like seating arrangements also for worshippers.
It is required to remove the shoes before entering into the second hall.
Please click here to read details of our day trip that included a visit to Tea Farms
Updated Sep 13, 2011
Address: 4l Miles, Brinchang
We visited the Rose Center as part of the sight-seeing tour during our Oriental Outings 2011
Contrary to the first impression, it came out to be a whole valley of flowers spread from the foot of the hill to all the way to the top.
Apart from othe conventional and unconventional species, there were around hundred varieties of roses including the black one. A wide range of cacti is also there for cactus lovers.
Flowers are arranged in around ten inclining patios with some stunning views of the surrounding landscape from the upper ones.
For flroal connoisseurs, even a full day is not enough to appreciate the combination of natural beauty and the human hardwork.
The in-house souvenir shop was however a big disappointment; ordinary and over-priced.
Entrance Fee: RM 5
Timing: 0800 t0 1800
Please click here to read details of our day trip that included a visit to Tea Farms
Updated Sep 13, 2011
Address: Near Kea Farm, P.O. Box 3, Post Office Brinchang
The Time Tunnel in Cameron Highland is also known as the Local Museum. But instead of displaying the usual historical items that most museums have you will
find 1,000 artifacts on display that bring you a sense of nostalgia. You will have a wonderful time there, reminiscing and laughing at the things you used to play and use when you were small. The name suits it, its really a Time Tunnel to the past. There are tin toys and even old money boxes which were given out by banks in the od days. It was nice to show my wife some of the things we used before like the refillable aerosol spraycans. She haven't one like that before. If you think it is like a normal museum then you will be disappointed, but I certainly liked it. It is only a RM5 entrance fee.
Time Tunnel Gallery is between Brinchang and Tanah Rata, at a place called Kok Lim Strawberry Farm.
Updated Apr 27, 2011
Address: In between Kea Farm and Brinchang
Sungai Palas Boh Tea Plantation
Boh has a few tea plantations in Cameron Highlands. Sungai Palas can be considered the most well-catered to tourists and more accessible.
A visit to the tea factory, however is not complete without having a cup of freshly brewed fine tea and shortbread at the tea shop, overlooking the hills. A variety of tea are on sale - Palas Supreme, Cheeding, Pekoe, Cheeding, Cinnamon-flavoured ones or infusion teas. Seats at the outer end of the tea house is definitely the best spot to have your cuppa while admiring the view of Cameronian tea valley. If you are traveling with a group of friends, munching your favourite tidbits and playing some cards is not a bad idea. Alternatively, you can indulge in your favourite book. Time definitely waits for you here.
The design of the tea house is a modern concept. It would be more captivating if it's constructed and designed like the Tudor-styled house equipped with chimney. More English-like & nostalgic.
Another end of the tea house is a shop selling Boh tea products, like supreme tea leaves, 3-in-1 tea sachets, infusion tea, ice leamon tea, etc. Price tags are alike in Kuala Lumpur.
Opens from 9am to 4:30pm, closed on every Monday & public holiday.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: Sungai Palas Boh Tea Plantation
Tea plantation are one of the must see features of Cameron Highlands. You can visit the factories to see the process of production. Since 1929, when tea planting was first started, the highlands has always produced quality teas. Today the highlands also produces the Boh Cameronian tea, one of the finest in the world.
The road leading to Sungai Palas Tea Plantation are quite winding and narrow. You just need to sound a few honks at a sharp & blind corner. For added safety, don't simply stop at the road to take the nice view of the tea valley. Usually tourists just can't resist the breathtaking view here and stop to snap one or two photos. That's including me :) Sometimes, you can even see curious tourists step down from their car, plucking some tea leaves for remembrance. Not surprisingly that those spots with warning signs erected usually have the nicest view of the whole tea plantation. Be sure on the lookout for these sign for your photo-shooting opportunity. I personally feel that Sungai Palas Tea Plantation offers the best view of tea valley.
A visit to the tea plantation or the giant green carpet of Malaysia is indeed an enriching experience. See how the local folks handpick the leaves in a traditional way early in the morning. The leaves will then be graded, blended and processed with great care to ensure only quality leaves goes into every pack.
Sungai Palas Boh Tea Plantation is one of the bigger tea plantations. Guided tours are offered around the factory to enable visitors an insight into the processing of tea. Eager to explore more, see my Travelogue "The Tea Story".
Updated Apr 4, 2011
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