Top Things to do in Brinchang
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Discover the best top things to do in Brinchang, Malaysia including Gunung Irau (Mount Irau), Mossy Forest, Big Red Strawberry Farm, Rose Centre, Cameron Lavender.
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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. 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.
4. 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.
5. Cameron Lavender
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 422 reviews
Reviewed By iisechew - Malaysia, null
????Cameron Lavender Garden, Brinchang ????For flower lovers, this is a must-visit location. There's so many colours, flowers are in abundance, and it's just a haven for photographers. Lavenders are everywhere! ????Give their pastries a try. The Lavender Cheesecake was worth the experience, authentically having lavender in it. Lavender Yoghurt Smoothie is also quite nice.. Really, it's for the experience.. ????Cameron Highlands is beautiful, and this is one of the many attractions here..
