http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/ Cameron Highlands Tourism Malaysia Travel Destination en Sun, 01 Aug 2010 09:50:00 +0000 http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/topic/4384#post-4414 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:18:29 +0000 idil 4414@http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/ <p>I am still old school...Still uses maps to navigate (actually planned way before the trip)..signboards may be there but at times obscured or missing (only left the supporting poles)..If use GPS, check that the maps are updated maps as new roads within 5years may not be in the maps yet..so it might "show" u are driving in a jungle... </p> http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/topic/4384#post-4413 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:54:34 +0000 jan 4413@http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/ <p>Oh, Alvin just recently came back from Cameron Highlands and he tried the new route from Bertam Valley to Bentong, Pahang. So looks like the road is open (but not officially open? coz I didn't see anything in the dailies) but this takes you to Pahang. You still need to hop over to Terengganu state from there. But nowadays there are many new highways in the east coast that would speed up your travel but I noticed in Malaysia there is lack of proper signage to point the way. Perhaps with the use of Gamin GPS might help, yes? </p> http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/topic/4384#post-4412 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:46:59 +0000 jan 4412@http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/ <p>Here was the post about the trip from Cameron Highlands to Tasik Kenyir. There is information given by Idil on the route that he took in 2006. You can see if it can be applied for your journey too. Hopefully the roads didn't change that much over the years!</p> <p><a href="http://www.cameron-highland-destination.com/highlands-getting-there-kenyir-terengganu.html">From Cameron Highlands to Tasik Kenyir by Idil</a> </p> http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/topic/4384#post-4411 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 22:54:06 +0000 jan 4411@http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/ <p>New highway from Bertam Valley to Kuala Lipis is not ready yet. But that takes you to somewhere in Pahang and you still need to drive some distance to Tasik Kenyir. The only way is still via Gua Musang and from there connect to other roads and highway in Terengganu. From a friend who did that he said it took him about 10 hours of driving from Cameron Highlands to Tasik Kenyir. </p> http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/topic/4384#post-4410 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 18:56:59 +0000 Dearhoney 4410@http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/ <p>Dear, </p> <p>Hi,I going to Cameron next weekend, i was wondering can i drive from cameron to kenyir? Jan had mentioned before,but that is on year 2006.<br /> i heard there is new highway to accross this mountain is it?<br /> can someone teach me how to go ? and how many hours can reach there?</p> <p>thank you and have a good weekend! </p> http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/topic/3258#post-3284 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:15:40 +0000 tam0s 3284@http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/ <p>We left Hanoi on a shuttle bus with our tour guide Khoa and 10 other tourists. It took about 3 hours and a half to arrive to Ha Long. We stopped for a 20 minute short break on the way at a handicraft center. The bus journey was great even it was a long distance. Our tour guide Khoa is a nice one, he is so knowledgeable and humorous. He knows the way to connect people in the group and we shared our experiences in Vietnam, talked about our trip and of course got a lot of information about Vietnam and Ha Long Bay from Khoa. That was really great.<br /> We spent 2 day tour on Oriental Sails boat. It is such a nice one with very beautiful sundeck (i like it a lot) and well-equiped rooms. Besides, staff on boat was so friendly with big smiles always. Every service on this boat is excellent. After the lunch on boat, we visited Amazing Cave, a nice cave but a little touristic. Then it was a much exciting time. We visited another cave named Luon on kayak. That was the first time I did kayaking and I enjoyed it a lot. We even saw some monkeys in Luon Cave. Then it was the time for swimming in sunset on the b ay. it was the most beautiful moment on this trip. You will never forget the food once you've been to Vietnam. All the meals on Oriental Sails were fantastic especially dinner. it was exquisitely presented.<br /> The second day was a different experience. We visited a fishing village. You can't imagine how it is until you come there. There are about 174 households with more than 700 villagers. All of them are living in small floating houses...<br /> Small people with smile are still in my mind. That was my unforgettable tour to Ha Long bay...</p> <p>You can easily find information about the cruise on the internet. It is very famous! </p> http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/topic/457#post-881 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 17:41:39 +0000 riss_1688 881@http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/ <p>this may help:</p> <p>"TJ nur tour kat tanah rata (sebelah kedai cermin mata). Motor capcai je, tapi bolehlah nak jejalan cameron tu. Biasa aku tengok mat saleh biasa sewa motor dia."<br /> - quote from another forum. </p> http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/topic/673#post-880 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 11:31:32 +0000 riss_1688 880@http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/ <p>hi..<br /> Rose Cottage now change to new hotel "D La Fern Hotel". the tel no: 05-4914888.<br /> very nice but quite expensive. </p> http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/topic/673#post-699 Sat, 10 Apr 2010 14:10:14 +0000 boooon 699@http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/ <p>Rose Cottage is not available for booking anymore? any one has their contact?</p> <p>used to stay there many years ago. would love to do a return tip next month </p> http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/topic/457#post-695 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:50:33 +0000 jan 695@http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/ <p>no idea about rent a motorbike. there are rent a bicycle from that yellow coloured box like tourism information company in Tanah Rata. </p> http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/topic/3#post-694 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:48:47 +0000 jan 694@http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/ <p>it's raining cats and dogs here in Kuala Lumpur. No doubt it will cause a massive traffic jam later when rush hour comes. Still it is nice to have some rainfall to cool down the hot weather in Malaysia recently.</p> <p>Finally I have just shifted the forum to its own subdomain at <a href="http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com" rel="nofollow">http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com</a> hope I didn't break anything along the way! </p> http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/topic/457#post-481 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:55:19 +0000 pwkeat66 481@http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/ <p>Im plan to go CH on this coming 27th. I will go by bus so i need a motor to get around there. I read from some site said that there are motor to rent by some guesthouse but all didnt mention which guesthouse. Does anyone know where? </p> http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/topic/173#post-197 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 14:05:12 +0000 tam0s 197@http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/ <p>The key of success is not a low price but worthy services. One day, you want to travel around Vietnam and see that Ha Long Bay is the must for everyone in this charming country. Price is not always in correspondence with quality for many things in this world. But when you choose Oriental Sails for your trip you will absolutely enjoy. Only with 105 usd for a 2 day tour, 190usd for 3day kayaking tour, and 225usd for 3day rock climbing tour you can totally discover the beauty of Ha Long bay from many sites. More than that, the reasonable price for such a worth deluxe tour will satisfy you.<br /> 21 Luong Ngoc Quyen Str., Hoan Kiem Dist, Hanoi, Vietnam<br /> Tel: 84-4-39264009 - Fax: 84-4-39264010<br /> Email: <a href="mailto:info@orientalsails.com">info@orientalsails.com</a><br /> Website: orientalsails.com </p> http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/topic/4#post-157 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:47:26 +0000 June 157@http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/ <p>In Nov 2009, I have booked the desa anthurium apartment from Mdm Tang to stay there during cny 2010 as recommended by this website. She has agreed with the booking availability and price. I have also paid the deposit and sent her confirmation with the total price agreed. However, in end of Dec 2009, she called me and said that she has wrongly told me the total price for the accommodation. She said she needs to increase another RM100 as it will be peak time during the cny 2010. She non-stop talking through the phone in order to stop me from talking. Then she said, if I want the apartment then have to pay the extra RM100 or else she just cancel the booking. </p> <p>She was so unprofessional to do that. She might have gotten another customer who want to book for the same date with higher price and that she forced me to pay another RM100. I was quite angry at that time but I tried to hold my anger as I afraid she doesn't want to give me back my deposit. Then after few days, I have received back my deposit and here I want to write my bad experience with this Mdm Tang. Hope that other people wont get cheated by her again. </p> http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/topic/17#post-151 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 11:21:16 +0000 lookbudget 151@http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/ <p>Thanks ya, Jan... </p> http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/topic/17#post-39 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:09:53 +0000 jan 39@http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/ <p>yeah, try Kang Travelodge, Father's Guesthouse, Cameronian Inn, KRS Twinpines. </p> http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/topic/17#post-38 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 16:02:16 +0000 lookbudget 38@http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/ <p>I would like to plan my vacation to Cameron Highland with a budget.</p> <p>Can anyone help me to find a accommodation for 2 person within RM80 per day?</p> <p>Thanks!!! </p> http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/topic/16#post-37 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:46:06 +0000 hisham 37@http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/ <p>can anyone tell me Mr bala's contact number??the owner of Casa De La Rosa/Pasadena/Dela Fern?? i have a very interesting business proposal for him..or many his General Manager??<br /> i can be contacted at 019-6932424 or <a href="mailto:hishammohdnor@yahoo.com">hishammohdnor@yahoo.com</a> </p> http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/topic/4#post-36 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:11:41 +0000 chl222 36@http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/ <p>I went to Cameron Highlands on 6-Nov-2009. We rent the Brinchang Holiday Bungalow for 2 nights which cost us RM1200 per night.</p> <p>We rent the bungalow on-line. The description and photos of the bungalow seems like perfect and worth for the price.</p> <p><a href="http://www.bjaya.com/cameron_brinchangbungalow.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.bjaya.com/cameron_brinchangbungalow.html</a></p> <p>BRINCHANG HOLIDAY BUNGALOW<br /> All bungalow are equipped with quality fittings &#38; furnishings, suitable for<br /> family &#38; friends gathering. 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom, for 13-15 pax, Fully<br /> furnished, Astro TV program, Kitchen with utensil. BBQ pit.<br /> available upstairs only</p> <p>LOCATION<br /> Brinchang Town, Cameron Highlands<br /> 10 minutes distance to Tanah Rata Town<br /> My comment: Location is good. It is opposite Shell petro station.</p> <p>About the bungalow, I have several comments about it:-<br /> 1) I would describe the “Bungalow” as home stay because we are sharing the same building with the owner who stayed at ground floor. We paid RM1200 for home stay… sounds ridiculous, right? (See picture 1st row)<br /> 2) We need to walk upstairs by using staircase beside the “Bungalow” to enter the house. (See picture 2nd row left).<br /> 3) “All bungalows are equipped…” Sorry, only one bungalow available there. Surrounding is bushes and quarters.<br /> 4) It’s impossible to hold gathering in that “Bungalow” living hall because the actual living hall available on 1st floor is about size of one sedan car porch. Living hall showed in picture 2nd row right is located in ground floor, which means that occupied by the owner.<br /> 5) 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms are available. Bedrooms are equipped with new matress and clean window panel. But need to be aware that you might get cold shower during halfway showering. The hot water supply is not enough for 5 bathrooms operation.<br /> 6) Astro TV program is not available due to they didn’t pay for it. So end up we never turn on TV for that 2 days.<br /> 7) Kitchen with utensil??? Hmm… Kitchen size is small, it only able to fit 2 people in. Utensil means that one hob gas cooker, one spoilt rice cooker and dirty &#38; stained plates and bowls.<br /> 8) BBQ pit??? It’s only a Kuih Kapit stove that placed under the staircase.</p> <p>The most horrible thing is when we joke or laugh louder; the owner will walk up and show her face in front of glass panel door. Huh… no privacy at all! She shouldn’t rent out her upstairs if she cannot accept the noise.</p> <p>To me I feel like cheated. We are paying for Mercedes but we get only a Proton Saga.<br /> This is my small advice to any friends who want to rent this “Bungalow”. </p> http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/topic/12#post-33 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:24:15 +0000 jan 33@http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/ <p>They are both of similar budget. And so far both have been very warm towards me. What would be your expectation and requirement? If plan to return year after year and would like to leave behind baggage for safekeeping, go for Kang. If you like a little old history and stay in the military barracks and have a nice view of the old bungalow, go for Father's.</p> <p>Still can't decide? Flip a coin then!<br /> Cheers! </p> http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/topic/13#post-32 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:20:09 +0000 jan 32@http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/ <p>Although Cameron Highlands is located on the western side of the mountain range, the Nov-Jan monsoon will still affect the highlands. Expect to be wet. Anyway the world weather is whack now, every time I go up there for this year I experience rain. So your trip would not be any different. Landslides depends on your blessing. So far in all my life of driving up never experience any. Praise the Lord for protection and so far so good. </p> http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/topic/13#post-31 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:22:36 +0000 firstimer 31@http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/ <p>Hi,<br /> Going CH from 7/Dec to 11/Dec.Am planning to drive up<br /> by Sg Pulai and come down by Tapah route.Would like to know<br /> wat will b the weather like in Dec and any possiblity of<br /> landslides?Planning to put up in Equatorial. </p> http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/topic/12#post-30 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:23:29 +0000 cheesebun 30@http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/ <p>Dear Jan, I am looking for a budget accommodation weekend stay in Cameron Highlands with my partner. I have read through your reviews and I can't seem to decide whether to choose Kang Travellers Lodge or Fathers Guesthouse. Any suggestion? </p> http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/topic/9#post-29 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:39:39 +0000 jan 29@http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/ <p>I tried to find the number but cannot get. I couldn't find their house either in Tringkap. I think this location is a little too outskirt for accommodation. Most people would rather stay in Tanah Rata, Brinchang or around the central tourism location. </p> http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/topic/11#post-28 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:37:08 +0000 jan 28@http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/ <p>Dear Nurul,<br /> Congratulations!<br /> You got a budget? If you plan to splurge can try YTL Cameron Highlands Resort, Smokehouse Hotel or Lakehouse Hotel.<br /> For good food with nice ambiance any of the above hotels. YTL got the Gonbei Japaneses Restaurant if you don't have any problem going for Japanese Food, give that a try.<br /> Activities, the usual, the Boh Tea Plantation at Sg Palas. But since you are splurging, you might want to go for their village spa in Cameron Highlands Resort. You don't have to be staying guest to try their spa. </p> http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/topic/11#post-27 Sat, 03 Oct 2009 02:20:29 +0000 Nurul Haiful 27@http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/ <p>Hi everyone!!!<br /> Me and my dearly darling are getting married soon..<br /> planning to have our sweet memorable honeymoon at cameron highland..<br /> any suggestions on accommodation, restaurants, activities, etc?? </p> http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/topic/10#post-26 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:25:28 +0000 fisherman10 26@http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/ <p>hey guys....i know this forum over here seems a bit dull so let me fire it up with some pictures :D</p> <p>Look at just how small we are compared to the mountains!<br /> <a href="http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/9323/panorama4v.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/9323/panorama4v.jpg</a></p> <p><a href="http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/9607/hdr1h.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/9607/hdr1h.jpg</a></p> <p>For the rest of the pics, see <a href="http://basics-of-photography.blogspot.com/2009/09/panorama-hdr-of-cameron-highlands.html"> HERE </a> </p> http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/topic/3#post-25 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:58:20 +0000 Mr Cameron 25@http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/ <p>Any one from KL like to eat Cameron Fresh Corn?<br /> Now can order in KL!<br /> U can visit this web:<br /> <a href="http://cameronsweetcorn.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">http://cameronsweetcorn.blogspot.com/</a> </p> http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/topic/4#post-24 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:22:41 +0000 jan 24@http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/ <p>Where is this Annie's House? Is this a bungalow? </p> http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/topic/9#post-23 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 11:18:09 +0000 loys 23@http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/ <p>hi,<br /> i would like to check where can i get cameron highlands Annie's House phone number or how to make a booking....?<br /> can any one give me the detail ?<br /> thanks </p> <p>Loys </p> http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/topic/4#post-22 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 11:07:46 +0000 loys 22@http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/ <p>hi,<br /> i would like to check where can i get cameron highlands Annie's House phone number or how to make a booking....?<br /> can any one give me the detail ?<br /> thanks </p> http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/topic/3#post-21 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 10:56:16 +0000 whng 21@http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/ <p>This is their reply on other forums and also an email was send to me to show remorse.</p> <p>It is unfortunate that you have had such an unpleasant experience at the hotel.I empathise with you. At this stage we are still undergoing teething problems but this does not warrant a bad experience for you.<br /> We sincerely apologise and I have sent an email to you through the event organiser that I trust she will send you.</p> <p>This was my response</p> <p>Glad that the hotel representative response to the complaint. My intention was to let the real management know what their ground staffs is doing and to correct the matter. I have accepted the shown of remorse by representative and have reply an email to the organizer. </p> http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/topic/3#post-20 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:26:51 +0000 jan 20@http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/ <p>This Hotel De La Fern need to buck up on their services judging from this post. </p> http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/topic/3#post-19 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:03:38 +0000 whng 19@http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/ <p>We 40 over paxs from a company use their facilities. The room is new and good but your staffs need to be more professional.</p> <p>1- Not a single employee smiles at me or greet me in the morning.<br /> 2- I ask the restaurant employee 'are they ready for us to come in for breakfast?' was return with an angry look.<br /> 3- My employees was chase away from the buffet table rudely because the restaurant are not ready but then again if not ready why let us enter or why didn't inform the organizer or even me?<br /> 3- My staffs complaint of the BBQ chicken not cook and show the manager (Alan) the blood in the chicken and it was return with 'A little not cook wouldn't kill you!' this come from a manager's mouth is highly unacceptable.<br /> 4- When the nasi goreng runs out, I ask the staffs to have some more as some of my employees has not eaten yet.. The staff say the restaurant has no more rice!!!(What is this???)<br /> 5- As you would understand that 40 over peoples need to have a good preparation and plan such as food &#38; drink volume, control of time and communications with organizer is very important.<br /> 6-I have send a complaint through their De La Fern web site, they didn't reply at all. I guess they are just plain ignorant.</p> <p>I will not use this hotel anymore and I advice whoever read this would think twice </p> http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/topic/8#post-18 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:39:04 +0000 jan 18@http://forum.cameron-highland-destination.com/ <p>Please read the <a href="http://www.cameron-highland-destination.com/highlands-getting-there.html">Getting There Page</a>. Enough tips and direction info in that page. Briefly from Singapore follow signboard in North-South PLUS Expressway head north to Tapah or Simpang Pulai. Won't see the town names till you are in Perak, so in meantime follow route as though going to Ipoh. Along the way to Tapah or Simpang Pulai you will see sign to Cameron Highlands. Tapah is older route, Simpang Pulai further north is newer easier route (but use this way with caveat, like don't use it during peak holiday). </p>