Quiet gardens
Flowers and plants away from the busy commercial farms.
A government agricultural research station spread over hilly ground near Tanah Rata, run by the Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute, part of which is open to visitors as a quiet park showing what the cool highlands can grow: flower gardens, greenhouses of vegetables and strawberries, nurseries, a small tea plot and highland fruit trees. Its great merit is that it is far calmer than the crowded commercial farms, suiting anyone who wants a stroll among flowers and plants away from the crowds and to learn something about highland farming. There is an old water mill, paths between the gardens and a small shop selling plants and produce. Entry is a token fee of around RM 6-7 for adults, and it opens roughly from eight to five; some sources say it closes on Tuesdays, so check before you go. There are no regular guided tours; you explore on your own. The paths climb and drop between the hills, so walking is a little tiring for older visitors. It suits plant lovers and families after some peace, and it is close to Tanah Rata, so an hour covers it.
Flowers and plants away from the busy commercial farms.
An old mill among the gardens.
Greenhouses, strawberries, tea and highland fruit.
Tanah Rata, Cameron Highlands
For children who like plants and gardens, yes, and it is calm and safe. It is less exciting than the strawberry farms where children pick fruit themselves.