Saturday, October 9, 2010

Fraser Hills

Fraser's Hill (or Bukit Fraser in Malay) is a hill resort located on the Titiwangsa Ridge in the state of Pahang in Malaysia.The location is one of Malaysia's few pristine forests, with
a high level ofbiodiversity first recognised by the botanist H. N. Ridley in 1897. Fraser's Hill derives its name from Louis James Fraser, a solitary Scottish pioneer, who set up a tin-ore trading post in the 1890s. The British army had not explored the TitiwangsaRange, so Fraser recruited guides and coolies for an expedition to the upper ridges, prospecting for gold or other valuable metals.  At the top he found an ancient forest of moss-draped trees and ferns with a prehistoric appearance, kept constantly moist in the cloud layer. He also found richtin deposits, and recruited Chinese workers to open a mine. A steep track was constructed for mules to transport the tin ore down to The Gap and on to Raub, the nearest town. Fraser operated a gambling and opium den at the workers' camp, through which he profited a second time from the wages paid to his coolies.

symbol of Fraser Hills

lake at Fraser Hills 

Fraser vanished without trace some 25 years later. In 1917 C. J. Ferguson-Davie, Bishop of Singapore, led a trek up from the Gap to look for his site, and did not find him, but reported that the place was perfect for a hill station–a retreat from the heat of the lowlands. In 1919, work started on the access road to the hill station from The Gap and by 1922, the hill station named Fraser's Hill was opened to visitors.

The hill station covered 140 hectares of land and had over 50km of jungle paths. The 1927 Handbook to British Malaya recorded that there were 9 bungalows for the use of government officials, 4 houses built with the help of the Red Cross for ex-servicemen and women, 3 private homes, a country club, a golf course, water supply and a post office.

In 1951, during the Malayan Emergency, the popular British official Sir Henry Gurney was killed near Fraser's Hill in a random assassination by Communist guerillas.

Fraser's Hill includes seven peaks, with altitudes between 1,220 and 1,525 meters above sea level. The Meteorological Department station is measured at 1,280 m. Year round temperatures are between 17°C~25°C / 63°F~77°F.

Silver Park Resort

Bukit Tinggi

Bukit Tinggi is a small town in the Bentong district of PahangMalaysia. This small town is located along Karak Expressway.


Colmar Tropical

view in Colmar Tropical

night at Colmar Tropical

Japanese Tea House

Rabbit Park




Cameron Highlands


The Cameron Highlands is one of Malaysia’s most extensive hill stations. It covers an area of 712 square kilometres. To the north, its boundary touches that of Kelantan; to the west, it shares part of its border with Ipoh. Situated at the northern-western tip of Pahang, the “Camerons” is approximately 121 km east of Ipoh or about 214 km north of Kuala Lumpur.
During the day, the temperature seldom soars above 25°C; at night, it is the opposite: the temperature can sometimes drop to as low as 12°C.
Tea Garden which is trademark of Cameron Highlands

One of the resort provided at Cameron Highlands
The resort was first developed by the British in the 1920s. It is made up of three sub-districts, namely Ringlet (5,165 ha), Tanah Rata(2,081 ha) and Ulu Telom (63,981 ha). Tanah Rata is the administrative centre of the region.
In all, the retreat comprises eight neighbourhoods. The three townships are RingletTanah Rata and Brinchang. The area's five settlements are the Bertam ValleyKea FarmTringkapKuala Terla and Kampung Raja. All are at an altitude of more than 1,200 meters.
The gateway to the highlands is via Tapah or Simpang Pulai. Both approaches are in the state of Perak.
Tea House

Strawberry Farm

LAKE CHINI

Lake Chini or Tasik Chini, about 100 kilometers from Kuantan, with an area 12,565 acres of lush tropical wilderness, is Malaysia's second largest natural lake.
Situated on the right bank of the Pahang river, This magical lake is endowed with an endless and captivating scenic beauty and vast tranquil environment and at the same time conceals a mystery lurking beneath its calm waters.
The enchanting lake, actually a series of 12 inter-connecting water bodies referred to as 'Laut'(sea) by the locals, is a generous treasure trove of nature heritage. The area is richly endowed with biological resources where 138 species of territorial flora and some 300 species of non aquatic vertebrates have been found. The water system is also home to a numerous aquatic vegetation and 144 species of freshwater fish.
The mysterious Tasik Chini is Malaysia's answer to Loch Ness. Legend has it that the lake was the site of an ancient Khmer city, now completely submerged and guarded by mystical monsters.
How to get there: By Road : Access to the lake is by road to Kampung Belimbing, about 100 kilometers, south west of Kuantan and then on by boat through the winding Chini river. Alternatively, one can go by road via

Segamat Highway
through the new town of Chini, and then continue traveling for 15 minutes through palm oil estate roads to the lake.

beautiful sunrise at Lake Chini

resort which is provided at Lake Chini

the Jetty and transportation at Lake Chini

another scenery






GENTING HIGHLAND

Genting Highlands is located about 1850 meters above sea level, the mountain peak within the Titiwangsa Mountains on the border between the states of Pahang and Selangor. The temperature in Genting is about 13°C to 25°C range. Genting Highlands is the first and famous mountain resort founded by Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong in the late 1960s, currently lead his son Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay.
One of the Genting’s uniqueness is the Genting Skyway. It connects Genting Highlands with the skyway station in Gohtong Jaya town. Genting Skyway is recognized as the longest skyway in South East Asia covering a distance of 3.8 kilometers. It is also the world’s fastest skyway, with maximum travel speed of 6 meters per second.


Genting Highland

Cable Car

Genting Highland is a family-oriented tourist spot. Every year, during peak seasons like public holidays and festive seasons, Genting Highlands can get very crowded with tourists from local and other countries especially tourists from Singapore. Visitors are advised to make accommodation booking one month earlier to avoid disappointment.

Genting Highlands, dubbed as the “City of Entertainment, is the only legal casino in Malaysia. There are two casinos in Genting Highlands, namely Casino de Genting and StarWorld Casino, which open to general public. It operates 24 hours and only non-Muslim visitors with over 21 years old are allowed for entry. A notional dress code applies, no T-shirts, shorts and sandals are allowed. Casinos in Genting Highlands offer many popular games like Roulette, Baccarat, Blackjack, Tai Sai, Pai Gow, and Carribean Stud Poker. Apart from that, there are countless slot machines, most required signing up with Genting’s WorldCard system if you want to withdraw any winnings.


One of the top game at Outdoor Genting Theme Park

Genting Hotel


Taman Negara Pahang


Taman Negara National Park was established in Malaysia in 1938/1939 as the King George V National Park. It was renamed to Taman Negara after independence, which literally means "national park" in Malay. Taman Negara (total area 4,343 km²) has a reputation as the world's oldest tropical rainforest.
Taman Negara encompasses three states, PahangKelantan and Terengganu, each with its own legislation. The Taman Negara Enactment (Pahang) No. 2 of 1939 is enforced in the state of Pahang, the Taman Negara Enactment (Kelantan) No. 14 of 1938 in the state of Kelantan and the Taman Negara Enactment (Terengganu) No. 6 of 1939 in the state of Terengganu. The enactments have similar contents.

the reason why tourist will keep remembering Taman Negara Pahang

to enter this Taman Negara Pahang, we have to trekking the jungle

discovering the nature by using the traditional boat

wild animal which is protected there

Mutiara Taman Negara Pahang, are one of the hotel services which is provided at Taman Negara


Janda Baik

Geographically located in the state of Pahang, Malaysia(03 31N Longitude 101 55 E)ranging from 1500 to 4500 feet above sea level.The climate here serves in between 23° and 28°Celsius during the day and below 22°Celsius in the evenings. A simple Malay kampong or village with a population of approximately 1000 people. Janda Baik is set amidst a small valley bounded by thick rainforest laced together with picturesque streams and cool rushing brooks of waterfallswith. Located approximately 45km and about an hour’s drive from Kuala Lumpur, the place is a popular holiday and recreational destination for city folks, not to mentioned foreign visitors especially global backpackers.
"Janda Baik" means "the good widow" in Malay. As the story is told by local folks, in the old days a path that connects Selangor and Pahang beats its way through the village. It was said that a mercenary, who was returning after fighting in a civil war in Selangor stopped at the village for a rest and to nurse some wounds he had sustained in battle. Upon seeing this ragtag team in the vicinity, a kindly widow immediately offered help and tended to the mercenary's wounds. The man was thankful and deeply cherished the kindness. As a mark of respect for this kind widow, the leader of the warrior pack would always advise his men to call on the woman whenever they were in the vicinity.

one of the river at Janda Baik

tourist have a chance to do adventures outdoors activities

Janda Baik also familiar with a unique and beautiful design of house

Janda baik was surrounded by natural environment