Fraser's Hill is perhaps the prettiest hill resort in Malaysia. It nestles at 1,524 metres above sea level in the state of Pahang, one and a half hours drive from Kuala Lumpur. This charming little resort with a population of approximately 1,000 residents, is not unlike a quiet Scottish village. Granite-coloured mock-Tudor cottages sit amidst the brilliant coloured blooms of an English-style country garden. Some of these bungalows are private residences but some have been converted into holiday bungalows. They enable visitors to enjoy a country-style holiday in a cool, refreshing ambience where evening bring on swirling mists descending upon the little village and cold winds howling through lofty pine trees.

Bird Watching
Fraser's Hill has long been a top birdwatching destination for local and international birdwatchers. The relatively undisturbed jungle-lad mountain terrain and the cool climate attracts over 250 species of birds, some of them migrants from countries as far as Siberia.

Around the middle of every year, international as well as local birdwatchers gather at the resort, to participate in the Fraser's Hill International Bird Race, a non-competitive event which requires birdwatchers to race against time to spot as many bird species as possible within the routes in Fraser's Hill.

Picnicking
The Jeriau Waterfalls is about 5 km from the town centre. From the road, paved footpaths lead visitors to the waterfall. Public visitors facilities include a picnic area, shower rooms and changing areas.

Flower Gardens
The cool climate promotes a profusion of blooms in startling shades of colour. Fresh cuttings of roses, dahlia, chrysanthemum, daisies or potted fushchia or geranium can be bought at the nurseries in Fraser's Hill.

Golfing
A short and tricky 9-holes golf course at Royal Fraser's Hill Golf Club which follows the contours of the narrow valley is open to the public. Its unique feature is the three-tiered 7th fairway which takes the shape of a man's body.

Eating
Out An excellent range of eating places, both western and local can be found on Fraser's Hill. Steak houses serve fine traditional British fare - a legacy of early British settlers.

Fraser's Hill is accessible only by road offering interesting sights along the way. The journey to the resort takes approximately 1 1/2 hours from Kuala Lumpur. It passes through the town of Kuala Kubu Bharu, an hour from Kuala Lumpur. From there onwards, a 45 minutes drive along a winding stretch takes one to the Gap at the base of the resort. The last 8 km from the 'Gap' to the top of Fraser's Hill is a narrow scenic road. It carries one-way traffic from 7am to 7pm through a gate control system, with uphill traffic limited to odd hours and downhill traffic limited to even hours. There is no control after 7.30 pm and the gates remain open on both sides.

There are regular bus services from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Kubu Bharu and then to Fraser's Hill. From Kuala Lumpur, board the Kuala Kubu Bharu bound bus at the Pudu Raya Bus Terminal. From Kuala Kubu Bharu, the Fraser's Hill bus service operates twice daily uphill at 8.00am and 12.00 noon. Downhill services are at 10.00am and 2.00pm.