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Situated
about 60 km from Tapah off KL-Ipoh road. Cameron Highland stand
at 1500m and the weather is pleasantly cool. The cool, frost free
climate is also an ideal and excellent condition for the cultivation
of tea. Tea cultivated on Cameron Highlands is among some of the
best tea found in the country.
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First
discovered in 1885 by a British surveyor William Cameron, the
fame of Cameron Highlands grew during the colonial era when British
Planters realised the potential of its fertile mountain slopes
for growing tea, then a prized commodity among the colonies.
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Pleasant
hill station - with year round cool temperatures, offers a welcome
escape from the heat of lower areas. Surrounded by tea plantations
and jungle trails, a perfect place to go hiking or simply relax
in a hassle-free environment.Families
of these Britishers stationed in Malaya at the time also took
to hills in a respite from the hot, humid tin mines and rubber
plantations.
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Some
of the bungalows left behind are still being preserved for viewing
by tourist, with a few facilities added for the conveniences of
visitors.Since then, Cameron Highlands, with its cool temperate
surroundings has developed into a favoured getaway among honeymooning
couples as the beauty and tranquility of this captivating plateau
has cast its spell of enchantment over locals and visitors alike.
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