Come Up
to the Highlands
Welcome to Malaysia’s Cool Highlands, where you can immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of nature.
Located on the main mountain ranges of Peninsular Malaysia and the states of Sabah and Sarawak in East Malaysia, these charming highland resorts are a refreshing change for those seeking a respite from the warmer tropical weather. With temperatures averaging 16° to 21°C, Malaysia’s highlands offer generous open green expanses, fresh mountain air and breathtaking flora and fauna.
Be it the exciting city in the clouds, Genting Highlands, or the idyllic hamlet of Fraser’s Hill, each highland destination is a unique getaway with its own distinctive character. Come discover enchanting Penang Hill and tranquil Bukit Larut up north. More attractions await at the charming Cameron Highlands and the invigorating Berjaya Hills. Across the South China Sea in the scenic island of Borneo, are Kinabalu Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Kundasang. Whether you stroll through tea or strawberry plantations, trek through misty jungles to catch glimpses of rare fauna and flora, or tee off above the clouds, Malaysia’s highland resorts will provide you with an uplifting experience.
RELAX, RECHARGE,
AND REVITALIZE
Exhilarating Genting Highlands
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If you are looking for round-the-clock excitement in the cool highlands, the glitzy ‘City of Entertainment’, Genting Highlands, is the place for you.
Charming Cameron Highlands
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There is much to see and do in Cameron Highlands, the largest of Malaysia’s highland resorts. Be its walk through lovely little villages and charming butterfly….
Nostalgic Fraser's Hill
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Sitting pretty amidst the Pahang rainforests is the little hamlet of Fraser’s Hill. At 1.524m above sea level, this highland resort is a naturalists paradise boasting innumerable plant, bird and animal species.
Tranquil Bukit Larut
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Bukit Larut, the smallest hill resort in Malaysia, towers over Taiping. The unique thing about this hillside resort is that nature has been left alone to flourish so bountifully
Scenic Kinabalu Park
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On the rainforest-clad island of borneo, you will find Kinabalu park, Malaysia’s first World Heritage Site
Picturesque Kundasang
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Nestled in the foothills of the majestic Mount Kinabalu, Kundasang offers atmosphere that is largely different from any other resort in Malaysia.
Invigorating Berjaya Hills
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Just an hour’s drive from kuala lumpur, berjaya Hills nestles amidst 16,000 acres of rugged hills surrounded by lush tropical rainforests.
Enchanting Penang Hill
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Malaysia’s oldest hill resort, situated on the island of penang, beckons with a nostalgic charm.
Rustic Janda Baik
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Crystal-clear freshwater streams, scenic waterfalls, lush fruit orchards and a tranquil atmosphere – these are some of the charms of janda Baik in Pahang