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Fraser's
Hill
Resort
 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.
 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 thearea. 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.
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