FRASER’S HILL
Rising 1,500 meters above sea-level on the Titiwangsa mountain range of Peninsular Malaysia is Fraser’s Hill. Named after a solitary Scottish pioneer, James Fraser, who set up a tin-ore trading post in the 1890s, it actually consists of seven hills. Fraser’s Hill is truly an idyllic place for one to rest and to escape from not only the heat and humidity but also the hustle and bustle of city life. It is perhaps the prettiest of the Malaysian Hill resorts.
To get to Fraser’s Hill from the Gap, one must go up a narrow, winding, one-way road for 8 km. Traffic up and down is controlled by a gate system with uphill traffic limited to odd hours, and downhill traffic to even hours. There are hotels, resorts and chalets available on the hill. Tudor cottages sit among brilliantly coloured gardens shaded by lofty pine trees.
Fraser’s Hill is popular with the locals and foreign tourists for its greenery, forest walks, fresh air and exotic flower gardens, not to mention the golfing facilities. It has many attractions within and around the area. 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
Fraser’s Hill, 100 kilometers from Kuala Lumpur
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. Update 2022, Kuala Kubu Baru Road is now capable of 2 ways traffic
Fraser Hill Hotel
It is recommended to stay at least one night at Fraser hill to make your trip more relaxed. There are a few hotels and apartment rental in Fraser hill.
Foods
SmokeHouse Fraser hill , probably the best choice of steak at Fraser’s hill , expect the pay minimum RM 50, to RM 100 per person here. For budget options, there are plenty of eateries at Taman Awam Bukit Fraser
Things To Do
Nature walk with nature guide (There are a few trails /track that is doable without any guides)
Bird watching
Golfing at Fraser’s Hill Golf Course
Boating and fishing at the lake
Jungle walk in the numerous jungle trails
Conferences seminars, staff meetings and courses
Picnics
Tennis
Nature education at the Nature Education Centre
Whitewater rafting
Archery at the paddock
Company’s outing with outdoor activities in cool
Mountain biking
Horse riding
Squash
Do Nothing , just chill and relax
