Bukit Tinggi Hotels

The home of the spectacular Colmar Tropicale in the Berjaya Hills Resort is a place to confer intimately with the leafy green lung of Malaysia. A mere 45 minutes from Kuala Lumpur, Bukit Tinggi regularly serves as a gateway to the rest of Pahang.

The largest state in Peninsular Malaysia has a brilliant assortment of gems in store and visitors with the luxury of time will want to make the most of it. From the royal capital of Pekan to colonial hill stations like Fraser’s Hill and the Cameron Highlands, Taman Negara national park to beach towns on the South China Sea, the state blossoms well beyond the diminutive confines of Bukit Tinggi.

Bukit Tinggi’s Top 10

Bukit Tinggi History

• Rumah Tuo Kampai Nan Panjang – This house was built during the Dutch colonial era and allows visitors to see Indonesian architecture from the past.
• King Palace – This historic building showcases the ancient architecture of Bukit Tinggi.
• Mesjid Tuo Belimbing – This ancient religious site is an important place of worship for the people of Bukit Tinggi.
• Jam Gadang – This historic clock tower is the centerpiece of the market square and is famous for its horn-shaped roof.
• Lobang Jepang – These underground bunkers were built by the Japanese during World War II and are popular attractions.

Bukit Tinggi Art & Culture

• Rumah Gadang – This museum was built in the 19th century and presents shows every Sunday.
• Taman Hutan Raya Bung Hatta – This popular garden resort is a great way to learn about the flora and fauna in the area.
• Pandai Sikat – This small village near Bukit Tinggi is famous for its hand-woven cloth and wooden furniture.
• Matur – Small village that overlooks Lake Maninjau and is famous for its local dance shows.
• Rimba Panti Nature Reserve – The largest flower in the world, which blooms only once a year, is featured at this reserve.

Bukit Tinggi Shopping

• Market Square – Located at the center of Bukit Tinggi and has an array of local stalls and handicrafts.
• Payakumbuh – Village just outside of Bukit Tinggi that is known for its handmade baskets.
• Bukit Tinggi Shopping Center – Has a wide variety of clothing and jewellery stores, as well as an intriguing food court.
• Pasar Wisata – This indoor market is one of the best places in the city to buy souvenirs and gifts.
• Pasar Atas – This outdoor market sells various types of handicrafts, gifts and souvenirs.

Bukit Tinggi, Malaysia

Found in Klang, Selangor, Malaysia, the town of Bukit Tinggi is located just 30 miles (50 km) west of Kuala Lumpur. Here, visitors will have all their shopping dreams come true in this retail heaven filled with stores and mega malls. Among all the fabulous shopping, there are world-renowned restaurants and eateries offering delicious delicacies to tourists travelling through the Malay Peninsula.

Bukit Tinggi Attractions

• Colmar Tropicale
• Tanjung Harapan
• Telok Gong Seafood Village

Bukit Tinggi Activities

• Stroll in Little India
• Shop the AEON Jusco Bukit Tinggi
• Visit the nearby Dong Zen Temple

Bukit Tinggi Climate

With its tropical rainforest climate, Bukit Tinggi has warm and sunny weather all year long. During monsoon season (October to March), rainfall is abundant with averages of 100 inches (2,600 mm) or more. Maximum temperatures for the area hover around 91°F (33°C), but usually don't exceed 100°F (38°C).

Getting There & Around

In Klang, where Bukit Tinggi is located, the area is well connected by motorways, rail and bus routes. By air, flights will come into Kuala Lumpur, and from there visitors can reach the town by various forms of ground transport.

In town, tourists can walk, take a bus or ride in a taxi to get to most attractions. Walking is best when spending the day shopping and strolling through the malls and retail areas of town.

Bukit Tinggi Events

Water sports and beach resorts on the coast of Pahang make it easy to escape the highlands, if only for a day or two.

Farmers markets sell the bounty of the highlands all over Bentong.

Tea estate tours provide a look at a vital industry.

Taman Negara is the dominant national park in Peninsular Malaysia.

Resorts World Genting is a purpose-built leisure city in the highlands.

When To Go

While Bukit Tinggi makes for a cool oasis, on occasion, from the urban swelter of KL, temperatures still waver in the 71.5°F (22°C) to 88°F (31°C) range.

Rainfall is heavy and frequent in the Bentong district of Pahang, most notably in the months of October, November, December, March and April. The low month for precipitation is June, with 5 in (125 mm) on average.

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