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    <h1>Cameron Highlands on a weekend</h1>
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    <p class="lead">If you need a break from the heat, the Cameron Highlands are one of the
    easiest cool-weather escapes in Malaysia. A weekend is enough to see the highlights at a
    gentle pace.</p>

    <h2>Getting there</h2>
    <p>The Cameron Highlands are in Pahang, up in the hills of Peninsular Malaysia. Most
    people drive or take a bus from Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh or Penang. The road up is winding, so
    if you're prone to motion sickness, sit in front and take it slowly. The cooler air —
    often noticeably fresher than the lowlands — is usually the first thing you'll notice when
    you arrive.</p>

    <h2>What to do</h2>
    <p>The Highlands are best known for their greenery and produce, and most of the main sights
    are easy to fit into a couple of days:</p>
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      <li><strong>Tea plantations</strong> — the rolling tea estates are the signature view.
      Several have cafes where you can sit with a pot of tea and look out over the hills.</li>
      <li><strong>Strawberry and vegetable farms</strong> — pick-your-own strawberry farms are
      popular with families, and roadside stalls sell fresh produce.</li>
      <li><strong>Mossy Forest</strong> — a cool, misty highland forest with a boardwalk; good
      for a short, atmospheric walk.</li>
      <li><strong>Markets</strong> — the night and weekend markets are good for snacks, honey,
      tea and souvenirs.</li>
      <li><strong>Flower gardens and bee farms</strong> — easy, low-effort stops that are
      pleasant if you have time.</li>
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    <h2>What to eat</h2>
    <p>The cool weather makes the Highlands a popular spot for steamboat (hotpot) dinners, which
    are easy to find and good for sharing. Scones with tea are something of a local tradition
    thanks to the area's history, and fresh strawberries turn up in everything from jam to ice
    cream.</p>

    <h2>What to pack</h2>
    <p>This is one part of Malaysia where you'll want a light jacket or jumper, especially in
    the evenings and early mornings. Comfortable shoes help if you plan to walk the Mossy
    Forest or wander the farms, and a small umbrella is handy, as the hills can get sudden
    showers.</p>

    <h2>A gentle weekend plan</h2>
    <p>A relaxed approach works best: arrive and settle in on the first day, perhaps with a
    short market visit. Spend the next day on the tea estates and a farm or two, with a
    steamboat dinner in the evening. Keep the last morning easy — a walk, a final cup of tea,
    and the drive back down before the afternoon traffic.</p>
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