Orang Asli Village

November 15, 2008 at 12:35 am (# VGO Home #, Leisure (CH))
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Cameron Highlands – Orang Asli Village

The Orang Asli are the indigenous people who dwell in the forest of Peninsular Malaysia. The name is Malay for, literally, “original people”, and is a collective term to denote the 18 sub-ethnic groups generally classified as Negrito, Senoi and Proto-Malay. In the Orang Asli census of 1997 number them around 105,000 people.

Orang Asli can be found in many different parts of Malaysia, and their choice of lifestyle is dependent of where they dwell. The Orang Laut, Orang Seletar and Mah Meri live along the coast and are fishermen. The Temuan, Jakun and Semai have taken to agriculture, some even manage to own rubber, oil palm and cocoa plantations. Still, about 40% of the Orang Asli population continue to be forest dwellers. They cultivate hill rice, and engage in hunting and gathering, and trade in forest produce such as petai, durian, rattan and resins. The forest dwellers include the Semai, Temiar, Che Wong, Jah Hut, Semelai and Semoq Beri. A small number continue a nomadic lifestyle deep in the rainforest. This includes Negrito groups such as the Jahai and Lanoh.

Visitors hoping to see orang asli in “forest attire” is certainly in for grand disappointment. Yes, they wear modern clothes too. And they would appreciate it a lot if visitors come with used clothes which they can use. As far as appearance goes, they look Malay. Naturally there is a difference between the Orang Asli and the Malays that tell them apart. The majority are stoutl their features are rugged and their height is by average lower than the Malays.

Visits to Orang Asli villages deep in the forest of Cameron Highlands is now available. These are arranged with the ecological guides, who will provide the necessary information on these people, and at the same time, educate visitors on the forest planst and herbs.

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Location Brinchang, Cameron Highlands
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Lata Iskandar Waterfall

November 14, 2008 at 1:21 am (# VGO Home #, Leisure (CH))
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Cameron Highlands – Lata Iskandar Waterfall

This is a well-known waterfall situated just off the long and winding road between Tapah and Cameron Highlands, approximately midway between the two destinations, Lata Iskandar is a multi-tiered fall, with pools at the base of each tier.

Many a visitor takes the opportunity to go for a short dip in the cool water of these pools, which have their origins up in the higher reaches of the surrounding highlands. Nature lovers can go slightly off the beaten track and get to enjoy the rich flora and fauna.

Near the base of the falls, visitors will find a handicraft bazaar where an assortment of craft is available for one’s selection. Look out especially for the craft of Orang Asli, the so-called “original people” of the country.

A row of stalls serving drinks and snacks have been set up nearby for the convenience of people who stop to enjoy the pleasures of Lata Iskandar.

Place Lata Iskandar Waterfall
Location Ringlet, Cameron Highlands
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Robinson’s Waterfall

November 12, 2008 at 11:14 pm (# VGO Home #, Leisure (CH))
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Cameron Highlands – Robinson’s Waterfall

Robinson’s Waterfall, this rather charming waterfall is a popular recreational spot for most locals, being one of the highest altitude falls most people in the country will ever visit.

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Location Tanah Rata, Cameron Highlands
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Night Market

November 6, 2008 at 12:05 am (# VGO Home #, Leisure (CH))
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Cameron Highlands – Night Market

The famous Cameron Highlands Night Market “Pasar Malam” is right smack in the center of Brinchang town. It opens during the weekends during normal weeks. But during school holidays or public holiday it opens nightly and they start as early set-up at 5 pm and will end up 10pm or so, you can buy vegetables, flowers, fruits, souvenirs gift, t-shirt, strawberry, tea, etc. It is a lot of food stalls at the pasar malam. Night market also near all the local restaurants with walking distant.

After visiting the fruits and vegetable farms, you might want to buy some. The market is a good place to look for everything under one roof. The main markets are located in Kea Farm and on Saturday nights a night market comes alive in Brinchang offering an abundance of fruits, flowers, vegetables and souvenirs, not to mention food!

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Location Brinchang, Cameron Highlands
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Multicrops Central Market

November 5, 2008 at 11:11 pm (# VGO Home #, Leisure (CH))
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Cameron Highlands – Multicrops Market

Multicrops Central Market is a one stop center for visitors to find all the various items that are sold in Cameron Highlands. If visitors are tired of going all places in Cameron Highlands, perhaps visitors can just head to Multicrops Central Market, where visitors can get vegetables, flowers, pot, souvenirs and much more in just under one roof.

Besides that, this place is also called as “Arked Peladang Cameron Highlands”, or Farmers Arcade, it’s situated on the main road between Brinchang and Kea Farm. After going down on a steep climb from Brinchang town, and around there visitors can definitely see the giant green roof building. Over there, there’s ample of parking lot just right in front of the market, and the road is pretty wide. It’s different from Kea Farm and its surrounding area which is not crowded at all.

On Multicrops Central Market left end, there’s a unique shop named the “Strawberry Corner”. It was decorated with bright colors of strawberry arch doorway, definitely attracts visitors and there were pictures taken too. As visitors entering inside, visitors will find numerous things that are related to strawberries. For instance, strawberry jams strawberry trinkets, strawberry mugs and souvenirs as well. Even, the shop will makes you start to feel like a strawberry too!

Going in further, visitors will always be amazed of its well landscaped interior. Visitors can sit around the corner and enjoy the lush greenery of potted plants, sitting near to the water fountain, listen to the water flow, and it’s absolutely relaxing. Even, the path maybe narrow as it’s congested by showing all the plants and wares. However, visitors will not feel claustrophobic, because of the greens plants that will make visitor to feel closer to nature.

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Location Brinchang, Cameron Highlands
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Contact No 1, Arkid Peladang Sungai Burung,
Brinchang, Cameron Highlands,
Pahang Darul Makmur, Malaysia.
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