Top Things to do in Brinchang
Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Brinchang, Pahang
Discover the best top things to do in Brinchang, Malaysia including Gunung Irau (Mount Irau), Mossy Forest, Time Tunnel Museum, Titiwangsa Tours & Travel, Sam Poh Temple, Cameron Highlands Jungle Trail No. 1, Cameron Highlands Jungle Trail No. 2, Big Red Strawberry Farm, Rose Centre, Kok Lim Strawberry Farm.
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1. Gunung Irau (Mount Irau)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By csChai - Malaysia, null
This is a unique and beautiful mountain to hike. It is different from the other mountains in Malaysia in many ways. It is cool, misty, wet, mossy, muddy, slippery and in certain parts, dark. The trees and vegetation on this mountain is unlike those in other tropical jungles. Every hiking and outdoor enthusiast should hike this mountain at least once. To get to the trail head, one has to enter through the Mossy Forest entrance and walk to the end of the wooden broadwalk. The entrance fee is RM10 (adult), RM5 (senior citizen and children) and RM30 (foreigner). There is a hut that serves as the permit checking counter at the end of the broadwalk. Only hikers with a permit from the Pahang Forestry Department are allowed beyond this point. There are a total of 10 checkpoints (CP) from trail head to the peak of Gunung Irau at 2110 m asl. CP1 (Balak 1989 m asl), CP2 (Taman 1980 m asl), CP3 (Tali 1949 m asl), CP4 (Pisang 1873 m asl), CP5 (Pergam 1947 m asl), CP6 (Mini Irau 2024 m asl), CP7 (Slide 2028 m asl), CP8 (Bonsai 2043 m asl), CP9 (Batu 2048 m asl) and CP10 (LOTR - Lord of the Rings, 2089m asl ). From CP1 to CP4, the trail is descending. Then from CP4, it ascends all the way to CP6, Mini Irau. This is an excellent place to stop for a rest and refill our tummies as there is a wide area of flat land here. Officially, the trail is open from CP1 to CP6 only. Parts of the trail farther up have been damaged by landslides. Extra caution is required if one chooses to proceed to the peak. From CP6 the trail descends to CP7. Then it is ascending all the way to the peak which is a short distance (15-20 minutes) after passing CP10. In this section of the trail (CP7 to Peak),the atmosphere and vegetation is totally different with beautiful wild orchids, pitcher plants, bonsai-like shrubs and moss-covered trees enveloped by the thick mist. Truly enchanting! The total distance one way is about 5 km. The average time it takes to hike from the trail head to the peak is about 3 to 4 hours, on a leisure pace with many photography stops. So, start early and give yourself about 7 to 8 hours to complete your hiking adventure on this majestic mountain. Hikers are advised to turn back at 2.00 p.m. for safety reasons as the forest can get dark early and fast. The trail is clear and there are no sharp ascents or descents. Just be careful on where you put your foot on, the tree roots are smooth and slippery, the ground is wet and soft. In my personal opinion, it is not necessary to engage a professional guide for this hike. However, it is not advisable to hike alone, it is safer to go in a group. Happy Hiking!
2. Mossy Forest
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 932 reviews
Reviewed By wongtas1 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
I will start off by saying that I strongly recommend you book a tour with a local tour guide for two reasons. 1. They will most likely drive you up in a Land Rover or other such vehicle that will be well suited the winding, narrow road that leads up to the forest and 2. You will gain invaluable knowledge that the guide has cultivated over years. I booked my tour through Father's Guest House where I was staying and Raju was my tour guide. He was so knowledgeable and shared the names of most of the plants in English (UK and Canadian), Malay, and Chinese! He also shared lots of knowledge on the ecology of the forest and conservation as well. It is best to do this on a clear day otherwise you will be stuck in the clouds as that altitude is sometimes also known as cloud forest. But the views from the top are amazing and it is some good exercise to walk up and down all the stairs.
3. Time Tunnel Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 426 reviews
Reviewed By GSDiving - Singapore, Singapore
This is one of my favourite attractions during my short stay in Ipoh. There’s an entrance fee of RM6 per adult but well worth every penny! Take a walk down memory lane as the museum features lots of antiques and artifacts of bygone years in old Ipoh. Old typewriters, cassette tapes, books, F&N bottles, utensils, furniture and more! Lots of setup of scenes such as barber shop, hair saloon, classroom, kitchen, provision shop and more. Wonderful place to explore if you wish to revisit life in the 1950s and beyond! Not to be missed if you are an avid photographer!
4. Titiwangsa Tours & Travel
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By F7468TJpaulm - Stubbington, United Kingdom
Tour to Mossy Forest,close to hotel up a very winding and narrow path which only local drivers should tackle.Too many tourists in own cars caused traffic jams.Mossy forest not open to public due to essential maintenance on walkway.Replacement Nature Walk was most informative and interesting by guide who intimately knew the herbs and plants either side of footpath.In places steep and difficult underfoot, not recommended for physically or visually impaired.Wheelchairs not an option.Visit to BOH Tea Estate again full of interest with good explanations by guide.On the whole and excellent tour.
5. Sam Poh Temple
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 220 reviews
Reviewed By Mankin7913
This temple is beautiful and it is so peaceful here.Do pay a visit if you are in Cameron Highlands.Just by sitting next to the Koi pond;it will relaxes your mind.So nice!!!
6. Cameron Highlands Jungle Trail No. 1
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 161 reviews
Reviewed By Fernwehjourney
We did the path no 1 in Dezember 2019. We used the maps.me offline card to navigate. We hitchhiked from Taha Rata to the start point. It was quite easy to find the start of no 1 with the maps.me navigation. The hike itself is not easy. A lot up and downs, climbing over fallen trees. At some point were ropes and we were happy to use them. This path guided you through jungle, the mossy forest and you also have to walk through a small river. You don‘t see any tea plantages on the way up. And some point we‘re not sure if we were still on path no1 but after 4 hours of walking we ended on the parking place of the mossy forest and hitchhiked back to the city. Ps: There are some signs at the EXIT that the path is closed from November - January... but yeah we saw the sign after we did the path and everything was fine.
7. Cameron Highlands Jungle Trail No. 2
8. Big Red Strawberry Farm
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 626 reviews
Reviewed By GSDiving - Singapore, Singapore
We visited a few strawberry farms on Cameron Highlands and the Big Red Strawberry Farm stands out among the rest. Not only is it the largest, it features many other attractions such as a plant shop, souvenir shop, cafe, hydroponics farm, animal farm and more, all under one roof! My family was fascinated by the variety of flowers and plants sold at the location, especially the cute and pretty cactus on sale. 6 for just RM11! If you want to visit a strawberry farm, skip the rest and just go for Big Red.
9. Rose Centre
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 201 reviews
Reviewed By TD0101 - Singapore, Singapore
If you love flowers, it is a place to visit. If not, just so so. There need an entrance fee to pay. But if it is in your tour package, the guide will pay for it. Anyway, I am not so interesting about this place.
10. Kok Lim Strawberry Farm
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 50 reviews
Kok Lim Strawberry Farm is a popular tourist attraction located along the main road shortly after leaving Brinchang town towards Kea Farm. One of the largest strawberry farms in Cameron Highlands, Kok Lim also houses a vegetable market, shopping gallery, vintage cafe and pastry corner within the complex. Besides fresh strawberries available for sale daily, visitors can also pick their own load by weight at the farm, nestled on hill slopes behind. Parking lots along the main road provide ample space for most vehicles even on weekends. Time Tunnel, a museum dedicated to colonial-era antiques and heritage, occupies a section of the building at Kok Lim Strawberry Farm.
Reviewed By Aizuddin_Jaafar - Shah Alam, Malaysia
one stop center where you can find strawberry, rabbit, vegs. nearby time tunnel, honey place, and souvenir
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