Cameron Highlands is the largest and most genteel of the hill resorts in Malaysia, located in Pahang's northwestern corner, at an altitude of 1,829meters. The temperate climate of the Cameron Highlands has made it Malaysia's 'Green Bowl,' supplying cabbages, tomatoes, carrots, green peppers and lettuce to major cities in Malaysia as well as to Singapore. Tea and strawberries are also grown on the terraced slopes of the Cameron Highlands, and the area possesses notable rose gardens as well.

Much of the character of the Cameron Highlands has remained unchanged since colonial times, and in many ways it is at hill stations like the Cameron Highlands that British residents most determinedly recreated an idyllic English environment. Brinchang's Tudor inns and rose gardens are the most visible reminders of English colonials, but the ubiquity here of fine tea and strawberries helps. While Brinchang, with its bustling market square, handicraft stores, and Buddhist Temple, is the most popular of the area's towns, visits to Ringlet and particularly to Tanah Rata are highly enjoyable.

The primary activities in the Cameron Highlands are all emphatically relaxing: touring, dining, shopping, and golfing. Among the most popular sights are the area's tea plantations and strawberry farms, its lovely rose gardens and waterfalls, and the busy market square at Brinchang. The highland's 18-hole, par-71 golf course is open to the public.

Cameron Highlands is home to the international-standard Strawberry Park Resort, Merlin Hotel, and Ye Olde Smokehouse. Strawberry Park offers luxuriously furnished apartments ideal for the large family or vacation groups. It has tennis courts, an indoor swimming pool and pony rides for children. Other hotels include the Golf Course Inn, Garden Hotel, and the Lakehouse. Budget chalets are also available.

The only way to get to Cameron Highlands is by road. Until a few years back, you could only get to Cameron Highlands from the south via Tapah but since the opening of the new Simpang Pulai road, traveling to the highlands has become much more easier from the north. You can also get here from the east coast via Gua Musang in Kelantan but take note that this road has yet to be gazetted by the authorities.

Driving Tips :
The road from Tapah to Cameron Highlands is narrow and has a lot of sharp bends. If you have passengers who get motion sickness, its time to get those plastic bags out (just in case).
The roads have been upgraded recently so the drive up can be quite pleasant. There will be lots of heavy vehicles going up and down this road so be careful especially when you are overtaking. Most local heavy vehicles will give you the signal to overtake when its save so be patient. Its also common courtesy to let the vehicle behind you overtake you if you're driving slower that vehicle.
 
From the north via Simpang Pulai / Ipoh
Now that the new road from Simpang Pulai is open, more people are traveling to the highlands via this route. The road condition is much better here than the Tapah route and it only takes about 45 minutes to get to Kampung Raja from Simpang Pulai.

Take Exit 137 (Simpang Pulai) and turn right at the traffic light right after the toll booth. Turn right again at the next traffic light about 200 metres away. You are now on the way to Cameron Highlands. Eventually you will see signs to Kampung Raja or Cameron Highlands along the way.  After about 1 hour, you will reach the Kampung Raja junction where you will have to turn right from the new road into Kampung Raja town. You're now in Cameron Highlands and you can just follow the main road to your destination. Brinchang & Tanah Rata is about 25-30kms from here.

Driving Tips :
Driving up this road is definitely a pleasant experience because it gives you some great views of mountains. Since the roads are less winding, people tend to speed here but watch out for the sharp bends at some stretches. There is NO mobile coverage along this road.