Cameron Highlands Road
🌍 Malaysia
The Cameron Highlands Road climbs from the lowland town of Tapah through dense tropical rainforest to the tea plantations and cool hill stations of the Cameron Highlands in Pahang, Malaysia. The original road (Route 59) is a classic 60-kilometer mountain drive with over 400 curves as it ascends from near sea level to approximately 1,500 meters, passing through multiple climate zones and vegetation types along the way.
The Cameron Highlands were developed as a hill station by the British in the 1930s, and the winding road retains much of its colonial-era character. The journey takes travelers from the steamy tropical lowlands through dipterocarp forest and cloud forest to emerge among the neatly manicured rows of the famous BOH tea plantations, strawberry farms, and flower nurseries. The cooler temperatures at the top (averaging 18-22 degrees Celsius) make this a popular escape from Malaysia's heat, and the road itself is a joy for driving enthusiasts.