Frasers Hill is a highland resort destination situated among the mountains of Pahang located about two hours away from Kuala Lumpur. Locally known as Bukit Fraser, this cooling holiday retreat is popular for its nature activities and cooling climate and Frasers Hill has its roots in the 1890s when Scottish prospector Louis James Fraser opened up a tin mine but mysteriously vanished in 1915. In 1917, the bishop of Singapore rediscovered Frasers Hill and one of Malaysia’s premier locations for bird-watching. There is home to over 250 species of birds and the Fraser’s Hill Development Corporation and the World Wildlife Fund both run classes and excursions to see the flora and wildlife of the hill station.

How to Get There

By Car

The resort is situated around 104 kilometres from the national capital city Kuala Lumpur and at an altitude of only 800 metres is The Gap. You can reach Frasers Hill by using North-South highway for approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Tourist Attractions

Bird Watching

The hill station for bird watching has over 270 species of local and migratory birds and Pine Tree Hill is one of most recommended spots for bird watching. To get there, one has to hike on a full day trekking on Pine Tree trail over 5 kilometres. The trail is suitable experience hikers because the road is slippery and full of stones. Meanwhile, for bird watchers, the hiking trail of this bird sanctuary however is also very slippery after raining days and home to the blood sucking leeches.

Picnicking at Jeriau Waterfall

The cool climate adds to the joy of sitting outdoor and picnicking enjoying nature while tucking in especially grills, BBQ and steamboat. From town centre, you can reach Jeriau Waterfall via Samantan Road and located not too far from Smokehouse hotel. To reach the waterfall zone where one can catch the sight of cascading water and multiple-tiers pools and small playground for kids to enjoy their free time.

Hotels

Shahzan Inn

Shahzan Inn is situated in Fraser Hill. Guests can enjoy easy access to all that the lively city has to offer such as Fraser Hill Golf Course and Jeriau Waterfall. At Shahzan Inn Fraser's Hill, there are selections of top-class facilities such as 24-hour security, fireplace, wheelchair accessible, express check-in/check-out and Wi-Fi in public areas that can be enjoyed at the hotel. Guests can choose from 94 rooms equipped with a balcony overlooking the garden as well as tea/coffee-making facilities and a satellite TV. Bicycles can be rented for guests wishing to explore the surroundings and the inn provides games room and table tennis facilities for recreation. Lela Manja Restaurant serves a selection of Malay and Chinese cuisine.

TM Resort Sri Peninjau

Located near the trailhead to climb Pine Tree Hill, the hotel is nestled on a quiet bluff overlooking the jungle and main road with breezy scenery of the valley on a clear day.TM Resort Fraser's Hill Bungalow is located in Bukit Fraser and 33 kilometres from Genting Highlands. All units have television and towels as well as complimentary toiletries. A pretty bungalow of mock Tudor architecture and the hotel has seven rooms for rent including a VIP Suite and each room comes with standard room amenities and attached bathroom. There are also free WiFi is available and private parking is available on site. TM Resort Fraser's Hill Bungalow also provides barbecue facilities include a common lounge with mock fireplace, meeting room and outside a pleasant garden with barbeque pit and picnic table arrangements on a veranda deck. Besides that, there are dining options available for guests and fitness centre.