COOL THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AT AN AVERAGE OF 21-25 DEGREE CELSIUS,
THE ATTRACTION OF FRASER HILL AS A TOURIST RESORT HAS NOT
DIMINISHED THROUGH THE YEAR. TODAY, FRASER HILL IS POPULAR AS A SITE FOR COMPANY RETREATS
AND FAMILY GETAWAYS.
SOME THING FOR EVERYONE
There is always something to explore at Fraser’s Hill.
Relish the languor of pleasant walks under the green canopy of the winding
roads, stop and smell the flowers along the way, try your hand at bird
spotting,be awed by the gibbons frolicking in the tress, go horseback riding, try your skills at archery,
head to Jeriau waterfall and have a picnic. Fraser’s Hill is a fabulous place
to enjoy nature in all its glory.
A WORLD OF LUSH GREENERY
The lush surrounding of Fraser’s Hill’s greenery comprises
of pine trees and myriad species of shrubs, herbal and flowering plants.
CHILD’S PLAY
Spend time with your little ones at the playground where
they can play to their hearts content !From mini golf to mini bikes , family
time is never dull on the hilltop.
NATURE TRAILS
Eight nature trails, each named after a pioneer naturalist
is marked around Fraser’s hill. Hire a guide to help with the navigation, so
that you can make your communion with nature more rewarding. Discover rare
tarantulas and unique earth spiders that will sate the curiosity of even
hardcore arachnid aficionados.
TEE OFF
Take your golfing to another level by teeing off at the
Fraser’s Hill course. This challenging 9 hole course was designed by Frank
Hemmant in 1925, is the oldest course in the country. The cool weather is a
great incentive for golfers to play all day long!
THERE WAS ONCE A GOLD RUSH
From the lush green hills you can see Raub town clustered
below- quaint , slow paced, quiet and peaceful , with layers to be told – a far
cry from its heydays of being a former gold mining down.
THE TALE OF RAUB
Raub was thriving gold mining settlement in the 1800s. In
the early 19th centry, story has it that an old man and his son
discovered gold with each scoop of the earth. Hence, the place was named Raub,
which in Malay means “to scoop”. Today, the legacy of the golden years,
especially in Command Hill (Bukit Koman), is still evident in the fine old building
that remains till this very day.
LATA BEREMBUN
To get there head towards Kampung Baru Sungai Chalit. It is
about 30 kilometres away from Raub via arough drive through fruit orchards, oil
palm and rubber plantation by a 4 wheel drive vehicle. It has the only natural
water slides. The waterfall is gloriously set with a picturesque backdrop that
naturally offers great spots for picnics. The wild and domesticated fruit tree
yields fruits aplenty during the picking season.
LATA JARUM
Lata Jarum is a popular spot for family outings. It has a
series of rapids that culminate in a cool rock pool.To reach Lata Jarum, visitors must take 1 20 kilometer
journey on village roads through a sleepy town called Ulu Dong. Next to it is
Pulau Chekas, another favourite picnic spot.
LATA LEMBIK
You may reach this spot from Raub to Kg Ulu Sungai, then proceed
to an orang asli settlement named “ Pos Buntu” . From this point onward it’s
only 3 km to the cascading waters. This scenic waterfall features an intriguing
natural rock formation that is over millions of years old.
JERAM BESU
For the thrills and spills of white water rafting, try Jeram
Besu, which is fast becoming a haven for white water rafting enthusiasts. The
place is known as one of the best places in peninsula for white water rafting
and kayaking, offering a challenge to beginners as well as the experienced.
It’s located on the truck between Raub and Kuala Lipis and about 8 kilometers
from the town of Benta.
FRASER’S HILL “ THE LITTLE ENGLAND OF MALAYSIA “.
Make for the hills for a welcome respite from the sweltering
heat of the lowlands. Fraser’s Hill has long been one of Malaysia’s best kept
secrets. This tiny hamlet in a highland valley surrounded by seven hills is a
charming and quaint highland retreat.
Nicknamed The Little England of Malaysia, the colonial roots
of Fraser’s Hill began from the discovery of the liveable plateau bordered by
the 7 hills by its namesake, Louis James Fraser.
This turn of the last century
adventurer never for once thought that his stumbling upon the place would lay
the grounds for what the place was to become in later years. For all he had
done, no one had the opportunity to thank him, for he disappeared without trace
soon after.
LITTLE HAMLET
As the central point of Fraser’s Hill, the hill top’s little
hamlet revolves around the market square dominated by a small clock tower- the
most photographed object in this highland retreat. Picturesque colonial style
buildings have been meticulously conserved for posterity and used as a post
office, police station, medical clinic, tourist information centre, inns, cafes
and restaurants.
BIRDWATCHING
Step into the Frasers Hill Nature Education Centre and the
newly opened Bird Interpretive Centre, where you can learn more about the
wondrous species of migratory and local birds that head for these parts around
the first quarter of each year.
INTERNATIONAL BIRD RACE
The annual Fraser’s Hill International Bird Race is an
eagerly awaited event for birders and bird enthusiasts from all over the world.
A very interesting event, the bird race is an occasion for fun and excitement
in this little hamlet in the clouds. The race is not a competition among birds,
but a challenging 24 hour window for teams to identify the most number of birds
in the area.
Fraser’s Hill has long been a top international destination
for bird watching. The undisturbed jungle, green clad mountainous terrain and
the cool climate attract over 250 species of birds that come from as far away
as Siberia to escape the winter cold.
