At 1820m above sea level, Cameron Highlands is accessible from Tapah in Perak. The highlands were discovered by surveyor William Cameron in 1885. He described it as, "a fine plateau with gentle slopes, shut in by lofty mountains". The highlands is picturesque with its mist-covered hills and valleys.

Tea planters and wealthy planters looking for a cool retreat were initially attracted to the place. They were soon followed by the Chinese vegetable farmers and the spate of development caught on.

There are three main districts in Cameron Highlands. Some 45 km on the road from Tapah is Ringlet, the main agricultural area of fruit and vegetable farms. The next district is Tanah Rata which contains the principal township where the chalets, cottages, bungalows and restaurants are located.

Some 3km from Tanah Rata is Brinchang where an international class hotel and an 18-hole golf course can be found Brinchang has flower nurseries, vegetable and fruit gardens and tea plantations.

Main attractions include strawberry farms, terraced fruit and vegetable farms, tea plantations and rose gardens. This is the place to buy fresh, cheap fruits and vegetables. There are jungle trails for leisurely walks or strenuous mountain expeditions which can be potentially dangerous as it is easy to get lost in the forest canopy.

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