Malaysia
Peninsular Cool Highland, Perak, Maxwell Hill
马来西亚半岛，霹雳州属太平山拉雅山
Bukit
Larut is Malaysia's oldest hill station and founded in 1884. It's located
just ten kilometres from quiet Taiping in Perak. Formerly it was called
Maxwell Hill. Bukit Larut is approximately 1250m above sea level. It is
located in the wettest part of the country, this hill station experiences
the highest rainfall in the country.
On the
left there is a photo of William Edward Maxwell (1846 -1897), after whom
Maxwell Hill is named. He was a British Assistant Resident in Perak.
Bukit
Larut is not nearly as developed as more celebrated hill resorts such as the
Cameron or Genting Highlands. However, it preserves much more of the atmosphere
of a colonial hill station, with modest, welcoming bungalows, carefully
cultivated gardens, and a pervasive atmosphere of cool quietude.
The sedan chairs are no more and the
path was widened for vehicle use after WWII.
Private cars
are not allowed on the road which is probably sensible as it is 13km long
and very narrow with 72 hairpin bends as it winds its way up for 30 minutes to
the Bukit Larut Rest House at 1036m.
Visitors have to travel up and down
in Government-owned Land Rovers.
This service runs hourly from 8am - 5pm.
It costs RM6 for an adult return journey.
Since seats are limited the Land Rovers
can get fully booked at weekends and public holidays so it is sensible to book in advance.
Call the Bukit Larut Recreation Office on 05-8077241.
If the Land Rovers are fully booked it
is still possible to walk provided you are feeling fit. Allow 7 hours (serious exercise!) for
the round trip walk.
The road
up twist and turns through tropical virgin jungle, and fresh green fragrance
and cool air greeting you as you ascend. In the past, coffee and tea were
grown on an experimental basis but seized to continue due to transport and
logistic complexities.
Midway
to the top is the Tea Garden House situated. That was once part of an
tea-estate. The view at this point is magnificent and features the entire
Taiping town as well as the Lake Gardens. Also visible are the suburbs of
Aulong and Simpang and the 19km stretch of Taiping - Port Weld road.
At the
summit you are treated to a spectacular view of the West Coast of the
peninsula. On a clear day, it is possible to view the sweeping coastline
stretching from Pangkor Island to Penang.
Visitors
are usually enthusiastic about attempting an invigorating climb to the Cottage,
whichincidentally happens to be the only accessible summit.
The hill
is riddled with groves of evergreens and vibrantly colorful flora and fauna.
Nowhere in Malaysia will you witness a wide canvass of roses, dahlias, daisies,
pansies, petunias, lupines and marigold abound in profusion. The cool climate
also favours golden sunflowers, reputedly the largest variety in the country.
To top it all there is a waterfall for cool fun.
Bird
life here is plentiful. The best trail for bird watchers is the Gunung Hijau
Trail, which spirals up towards the summit of Gunung Hijau, one of the peaks of
the hills. The unspoilt mountain forest is also home to smaller fauna such as
gibbons and squirrels, while its flora comprises species such as wild orchids,
Mountain Giant Fishtail Palm and many species of bracken-like ferns.
Besides
leisurely strolls through verdant flower gardens or indulging on relaxation
spots, visitors also have the option of playing tennis, 1115 meters above sea
level, just below the clouds. Local rum our has it that there are several
Sumatran tigers roaming around in the dense jungle. Occasionally, they loiter
on the resort grounds but escape being sighted yet leaving only their
footprints behind.
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