Thursday 27 May 2010

Fraser's Hill, Malaysia

Fraser's Hill is one of the quieter hill retreats in Malaysia. It is located in Pahang, just across the border from Selangor, along the main range. It is sit at 1,524 metres above sea level, this highlands resort is a naturalist's paradise that boasts innumerable plant, bird and animal species.

Fraser's Hill is popular with the locals and foreign tourists for its greenery, forest walks, fresh air and exotic flower gardens. It has many attractions within and around the area. You can enjoy a round of golf on the undulating fairways bordered by lofty ferns and pine trees.

Paddock

Flower Nurseries

Visit the flower nurseries, go horse riding or enjoy a boat ride on the lake. There is a nature education centre where visitors can learn about the flora and fauna of the area.

Bird watching is a very popular pastime and Fraser's Hill is the venue of the annual Bird Race which attracts many foreign omithologists.

How to get there
By Road : Fraser's Hill, 100 kilometers from Kuala Lumpur can be reached via the Karak Highway. Turn left at the Bentong junction and proceed to Teranum. At Teranum, take the left turn towards Gap before the short ascent up to Fraser's Hill.

Alternatively, one can also take the old trunk route heading towards Penang and turn off at Kuala Kubu Bharu for the drive to the Gap. The last 8 km from the Gap to the top of Fraser's Hill 9 scenic, narrow winding which carries one-way traffic 7.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.

By Bus: There are regular bus services from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Kubu Bharu and then to Fraser's Hill. From Kuala Lumpur, board the Kuala Kubu Bharu bound bus at the Pudu Raya Bus Terminal. From Kuala Kubu Bharu, the Fraser's Hill bus service operates twice daily uphill at 8.00am and 12.00 noon. Downhill services are at 10.00am and 2.00pm.


Please click on the links below for more details.
Malaysia Travel Guide | Bukit Fraser, Selangor, Pahang
Tourism Malaysia: Destination: Fraser's Hill
Cuti Malaysia: Pahang - Fraser's Hill

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