Recommended by friends, if we are going to have breakfast in Tanah Rata, we can go to a cafe run by a pair of deaf couples. It is said that their pancakes are very popular.This cafe is called Yong Teng Cafe. It also known as the pancake cafe because the tourists really love
their unique pancakes with the fruit toppings, such as strawberry and
banana! It is located in one the food stalls of the Majlis Daerah Stall in Tanah Rata.
Open: 7am to 5pm
This cafe is not easy to find. We made some laps, asking people concerning the location. Finally we manage to reach there. In order to let other people to find it easily, now let me give you some information. In fact, this cafe is not in a shop lot. It's just a small stall by the roadside, as we often see the kind of Malay stall.
This stall is near Maybank. Really not easy to be found. You can park your car near Maybank and then get off to see a big ditch. The cafe is by the big ditch. If driving in the main streets of Tanah Rata, you can carefully look for the following building ( see picture below ) as the stall is right behind the building.
This pair of deaf couples work together daily. The male is responsible for taking down the order and serving the food while his wife is responsible for the cooking. Both their attitude towards customers are friendly and polite. This let the customers to have a very good and unforgotable impression.
Oh, how the custromers to order the food & drink? Don't worry. They prepared a pen and paper for you to order. Just look at the photos and names on the menu, select what you want and write down to order. Both the deaf couples can read your order.
They serve local food like nasi lemak and fried mee, Western food, hamburgers, hot dogs and so on. But of course the unique food are the fruit pancakes.
For me, the nasi lemak coupled with the special sambal sauce taste quite satisfactory. Let us eat with relish. As for those fruit pancakes, they did not let us down. Really want to thank my friend's recommendation.
Sungai Palas is home to BOH’s newly-built Tea Centre which features
an exhibition hall, a souvenir and tea shop and the Tea’ria. Many visitors had been attracted by the unique structure of the tea centre that protruded on the hill. A definite must to pay a visit when we are in Cameron Highlands. For a time of relaxation for the whole
family, you can’t afford to give this centre a miss. Do bring your
camera along to shoot down some of the most spectacular views
in the Highlands!
The farm alley is still narrow and winding all the way till the visitiors parking. Do beware of cars coming from the opposite direction.
Once
we got out of the car, there still a short distance to walk to the
Tea Centre. The walk was
refreshing and relax, it took about 10 minutes.But for elderly visitors,
I think the walk is quite entailing strenuous effort because of the
wooden stairs.
The place was crowded! It's really a tourist hotspot.
I like the design of this centre. Just look at the breathtaking view from the cafe, it was Fantastic!
The cafe offers a wide array of pastry cakes.Visitors can choose their favorite teas among the wide selection of teas available. We ordered a pot of Cameronian Gold Blend Tea, 2 strawberry tarts and 2 pieces of banana and carrot cakes. We were relaxing at the cafe for more than half an hour...Nice!
It was a nice experience having the tea break at the cafe, especially the fresh air and the scenic view.
Sungai Palas Boh Tea Centre
39100 Brinchang
Cameron Highlands
Tel: 6054962096
GPS: 4.521016,101.401327
Opening Hours: 9.00am - 4.30pm TUESDAY to SUNDAY
MONDAY – Closed
Note:
For the month of December 2016, Tea Centre will be opened on the following Mondays:
( 5 Dec 2016, 12 Dec 2016, 19 Dec 2016 & 26 Dec 2016 )
Big Red Strawberry Farm is a must visit for all visitors to Cameron Highlands. It is more than just a farm, it's a destination on its own! It offers a one-stop garden and farm centre to relax and unwind.
Big Red Strawberry Farm is not far from the Brinchang town. It is right beside the Cactus Valley. If you live in Brinchang, just ask the hotel receptionist and they will guide you on how to get there.There are 200 car park lot available, so do not be worried about that you may go around looking for parking place.
This strawberry farm covers an area about 10 acres. It is the largest and best strawberry garden in Cameron Highlands. It is a fully covered farm, and so it's an ideal place to visit come rain or shine. It opens daily from 8.30 am to 5.30 pm. Admission is free!The farm also grows a variety of organic vegetables. All the vegetables are hydroponically grown.In addition to tourists other than visiting, extensive display of house plants for sale.
Now Cameron Highlands is very popular in the activity pick your own strawberries. Big Red Strawberry Farm also offers such activities.When picking strawberries,we use the supplied scissors to cut the strawberry stem. Stems should be left on to ensure maximum shelf life of the strawberries.Participate in this activity is not cheap. Only 2 people to a basket and strictly no children below 10 years old.
Pick only the ripe strawberries, minimum half a kilogram and the charge is RM25.
The Big Red Café serving lots of strawberry based food & drinks. So if you are tired, try to stop for a little rest. Have a healthy snack and drinks at the cafe to enjoy yourself.
Cactus Valley is one of the biggest and most popular tourist destination located at the cool mountains of Brinchang, Cameron Highlands. In our two days one night trip itinerary，of course we won't miss it.
Walking distance from Brinchang town to Cactus Valley is only about 5 minutes. This garden is open from 8 am to 6 pm. Admission is RM5 for adult and RM3 for children.
Cactus Valley boast of having one of the most variety of cactus plants, some as old as 80 years.
Hydroponics method of cultivating crops such as tomatoes, strawberry and others ( even apples ) are being practiced.
Cactus Valley also have the most comprehensive variety of plants and foliage including roses, birds of paradise, calla lily, coleus, clivia, lantern flowers, camellia, azaleas, purple orchid peony, hibiscus, high heels flowers and many other unknown flowers. They are really beautiful.
Cactus, fresh strawberry, potted plants, souvenir items are available for sale at Cactus Valley.
My visit to Cactus Valley can be consider as one of the most wonderful experience in my life.
