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Bukit Fraser (Frasers Hill), Malaysia

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Fraser's Hill still retains its old colonial charm and is not to be missed. It is almost as if time has stood still for the 1,000 or so residents. They go about their same old ways throughout most of the week, waiting for the weekend to bring in a trickle of guests and visitors. Most of the old stone cottages previously owned by colonial traders have withstood the weather well. In the years of the British Empire, the British families retreated to the cool hill stations during the hot seasons. The cottages here resemble those found in their English villages, equipped with a cosy fireplace and meticulously cared for garden plots. An afternoon of croquet with friends was followed by afternoon tea and evening cocktails.

One of the main attractions at Fraser's Hill is bird watching. There are a great variety of birds residing in the area and because Fraser's has been gazetted a protected area for a while now, the birds have become more approachable.

The Gap

At the foot of Fraser's Hill is the Gap - a colonial resthouse and one of the remaining few in Malaysia. A short rest at the Gap Resthouse is a welcomed relief..for those who suffer greatly from motion sickness.. A chance to stretch your legs, take big gulps of fresh air and smaller gulps of coffee at the restaurant does wonders. One of the last remaining Resthouses built during the heydays of good old fashioned, unhurried travelling, the Resthouse is a well preserved relic of colonial architecture.

How to get there

By Car

From KL or Penang

the journey takes approximately 1˝hours from KL and is only accessible by road. Take the North-South Highway towards north, take the exit for Kuala Kubu Bahru.As you get off the North-South highway toll for Kuala Kubu Bahru, turn right at the lights, passing Kerling before arriving at Kuala Kubu Bahru.

From Kuala Kubu Bahru take the easterly road past the police station all the way along the winding roads to the Gap Resthouse.

This is situated on a little knoll to your right. Cant miss it. The road to Fraser's Hill is some 500m from the Gap resthouse, to the left.

Fraser's Hill can be accessed anytime. The new one way road system has abolished the Gap gate road system.

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