2011 Fraser's Hill Holiday (3 days) 6 to 8 Jan 2011

L-R: Alistair, Ho Har Mooi, Wong Tai Meng, Pauline Toh, Val Allan, Dr Diong Ko Ing, Joyce Tan, Betty Ching, Catherine, Ching Neng Bin, not in is Lim Kee Moon who took this picture.

Day 1 (6.1.2011) Sitiawan to Fraser's Hill

The journey started at 8.15am from Sitiawan in three cars. It took us 1.5hr to reach Bidor (95km) for toilet at a petrol station. We continued our 87km drive to Kuala Kubu Baru arriving at 11.30am. We had very good chicken-chop for lunch at this Kedai Makanan Hailam Sun Sun Nam Cheong. From here it was another 40km to Fraser's Hill. 

 

We have to be at the Gap by 1pm for the one way up the hill. It took us about 20minutes drive up from the lower gap. On arrival, it was raining throughout the day with thick mist and strong wind. One thing to remember is that the whole journey from KKB to Fraser’s Hill is a very winding road journey. It is also very scenic where you can see lots and lots of greenery all along the road. 

 

We had very good chicken-chop for lunch at this Kedai Makanan Hailam Sun Sun Nam Cheong in KKB.

KKB is a little town at the foothills. It began as a mining colony in the 18th Century and originally situated between two tributaries of the Selangor River, but a massive flood in 1883 wiped out the entire town, claiming 33 lives including District Magistrate and Revenue Collector Sir Cecil Ranking. The town was then moved to its present location on hilly terrain to prevent further tragic recurrences.


The typical Chinese family name at this Kedai Makanan Hailam Sun Sun Nam Cheong in KBB.


Catherine enjoying the chicken-chop at Kedai Makanan Hailam Sun Sun Nam Cheong in KBB.


To get to Fraser's Hill from the lower Gap, one must go up a narrow, winding, one-way road for 8km. Traffic up and down is controlled by a gate system with uphill traffic limited to odd hours, and downhill traffic to even hours - traffic opens from 7am. to 7pm.


Bukit Fraser town centre with the clock tower roundabout. It takes about 1 hour from KKB. Rising 1,500 meters above sea-level on the Titiwangsa mountain range of Peninsular Malaysia. Named after a Scottish pioneer, Louis James Fraser, who set up a tin-ore trading post in the 1890s, it actually consists of seven hills.


Welcome to Bukit Fraser.


Royal Fraser's Hill Golf Club is a 9 hole walking course where Fraser's mine used to sit. Open daily 8am-7pm, green fees RM30/40 weekdays / weekends (whole day).


This is a Malaysian Government bungalow. Rental per day is RM200. If you are a Govt. Servant, you can book at this site: http://www.bph.gov.my Fraser's Hill Federal Guest House (Rumah Peranginan Persekutuan Bukit Fraser).


Entrance to Fraser's Hill Federal Guest House (Rumah Peranginan Persekutuan Bukit Fraser).


Fraser's Hill Federal Guest House has two blocks. Block A is a bungalow and block B is an apartment.


We stayed in this double storey bungalow for RM200 a night. It has 6 big rooms.


The very spacious living room at Fraser's Hill Federal Guest House double storey bungalow.


The large dinning room at Fraser's Hill Federal Guest House double storey bungalow.


The charming ladies at Fraser's Hill Federal Guest House double storey bungalow.


The charming ladies and gentlemen at Fraser's Hill Federal Guest House double storey bungalow.


The gentlemen at Fraser's Hill Federal Guest House double storey bungalow.


L-R: Ho Har Mooi, Joyce Tan, Pauline Toh, Catherine, Betty Ching at Fraser's Hill Federal Guest House bungalow.


Tea-time for Dr Diong Ko Ing, Joyce Tan, Pauline Toh, Ho Har Mooi at Fraser's Hill Federal Guest House bungalow.


Tea-time for Betty Ching, Catherine, Alistair, Wong Tai Meng at Fraser's Hill Federal Guest House bungalow.


Tea-time for Alistair, Wong Tai Meng, Ho Har Mooi at Fraser's Hill Federal Guest House bungalow.


It was tea-time for Lim Kee Moon and Betty Ching at Fraser's Hill Federal Guest House double storey bungalow.


It was tea-time for Catherine and Alistair at Fraser's Hill Federal Guest House double storey bungalow.


Tea-time for Pauline Toh and Val Allan. Ching Neng Bin as photographer, was shot himself through the mirror.


It was cold and with slight drizzle, nevertheless, we were ready for a walk around Fraser's Hill Federal Guest House.


Beautiful flowers around Fraser's Hill Federal Guest House.


Beautiful flowers around Fraser's Hill Federal Guest House.


Beautiful tree fern around Fraser's Hill Federal Guest House.


Beautiful tree fern around Fraser's Hill Federal Guest House.


Maxis telecommunication tower at Bukit Fraser.


The thick mist behind us, but we enjoyed the cool weather most at Bukit Fraser.


Dinner time at Fraser's Hill Federal Guest House bungalow.


Dinner time at Fraser's Hill Federal Guest House bungalow.


The large bed room for 3 person at Fraser's Hill Federal Guest House bungalow.


The clean toilet at Fraser's Hill Federal Guest House bungalow.

Day 2 (7.1.2011) Fraser's Hill

After the bungalow breakfast we drove to the food garden and parked our cars there and walked to the following places: Allan's Water, Taman Bunga (without flowers), Sri Muniswarar Temple and all the bungalows along Jalan Sri Pahang. We then took a 5km (30 min drive) to Jeriau Waterfalls. Had lunch at the food garden Hill View Restaurant. After lunch we drove through all the roads available in the hill. 

 

'Nasi Lemak' breakfast catered by the caretaker at RM3 pp. Dinner is at RM10 pp.


After breakfast we drove to the food garden and parked our cars there and walked to the following places.




A good walking tour to places of interest at Fraser's Hill.


Allan's Water is a small lake turned into a park for recreational activities from a reservoir that fell into disuse over the years. Originally, it was used to collect and supply mountain water for British residents, back in the early days when Fraser's Hill was a colonial hill station. FH Allan, assistant to chief infrastructure engineer FW Mager, designed and constructed the catchment lake named after him today.


Ching Neng Bin and Catherine at Allan's Water Fraser's Hill.


The Allan's Water entrance left side leads to two large shelters that extend slightly into the lake at Fraser's Hill.


From the right of the Allan's Water entrance, a paved path leads to a small bridge which crosses over part of the lake. From here, there is a cemented trail that follows the water's edge for a distance, coming to a stop at the furthest end of the lake.


This Sri Muniswarar Alayam temple is just opposite to Allan's Water Fraser's Hill.


This Sri Muniswarar Alayam temple is just opposite to Allan's Water Fraser's Hill.


This Sri Muniswarar Alayam temple is just opposite to Allan's Water Fraser's Hill.


If you like nature this is the place to be, surrounded with beautiful virgin forest at Fraser's Hill.


Exploring all the bungalows along Jalan Sri Pahang at Fraser's Hill.


Exploring all the bungalows along Jalan Sri Pahang at Fraser's Hill.


Istana Sri Pahang Bukit Fraser.

TM Resort Fraser's Hill Bungalow.


TM Resort Fraser's Hill Bungalow.


Shell Malaysia's Mallaig Bungalow, Fraser's Hill with the stone staircase.


Fraser's hill army bungalow.


This 5km Pinetree trail is the most challenging and toughest trekking path in Fraser's Hill.


This 5km Pinetree trail is the most challenging and toughest trekking path in Fraser's Hill.


Raspberry fruits in Fraser's Hill.

Mulberry fruits in Fraser's Hill.


Beautiful flowers around Fraser's Hill.


Beautiful flowers around Fraser's Hill.


At the entrance to Jeriau Waterfalls Fraser's Hill.


The stream that flows into the Jeriau Waterfalls Fraser's Hill.


The stream that flows into the Jeriau Waterfalls Fraser's Hill.


The stream that flows into the Jeriau Waterfalls Fraser's Hill.


The trail leads from the entrance is broad and paved, following the river edge into the Jeriau Waterfalls Fraser's Hill.


Ching Neng Bin standing at the top of the Jeriau Waterfalls where it drops 20 feet below.


The swimming pool below Jeriau Waterfalls Fraser's Hill.


There are two swimming pools below Jeriau Waterfalls Fraser's Hill.


Small and shallow pool for children at Jeriau Waterfalls Fraser's Hill.


The swimming pool at Jeriau Waterfalls Fraser's Hill.


Jeriau Waterfalls Fraser's Hill is 5 km from the town centre and then a 15-min walk. The falls are 6 meters high and fall into a shallow pool suitable for bathing. The area is equipped with restrooms and shelters for picnics.


The Jeriau Waterfalls are 6 meters high and fall into a pool suitable for bathing.


At the food garden Fraser's Hill parking lot.


At the food garden Fraser's Hill.


Had lunch at the food garden Hill View Restaurant. After lunch we drove through all the roads available in the hill.


Pauline Toh, Betty Ching and Catherine at the beautiful flower garden in Fraser's Hill.


Pauline Toh at the beautiful flower garden in Fraser's Hill.


Betty Ching at the beautiful flower garden in Fraser's Hill.


The beautiful flower garden in Fraser's Hill.


The beautiful flower garden in Fraser's Hill.


The beautiful flower garden in Fraser's Hill.


Taking a break after our dancing session at Fraser's Hill Federal Guest House bungalow.

Day 3 (8.1.2011) Fraser's Hill back to Sitiawan

We were not able to go out in the morning as it was raining. We spend our time watching astro program and listening to music. We checked out at noon and went straight to the food garden and had our lunch at the Hill View Restaurant. We stopped at Teluk Intan for dinner before driving back to Sitiawan.

 

Old Clock Tower doubles up as a roundabout in Fraser's Hill. Tower is the central point of Fraser's Hill, this British-looking little stone building covered with creeper vines is the most popular place to get your picture taken.


Catherine, Joyce Tan, Ho Har Mooi, Betty Ching, Pauline Toh at Old Clock in Fraser's Hill.


Catherine, Joyce Tan, Ho Har Mooi, Betty Ching, Pauline Toh at Old Clock Tower in Fraser's Hill.


Catherine and Ching Neng Bin at Old Clock Tower in Fraser's Hill.


Betty Ching and Lim Kee Moon at Old Clock Tower in Fraser's Hill.


Pauline Toh and Val Allan at Old Clock Tower in Fraser's Hill.




This rustic-looking post office was opened on 18 July 1927 to serve the community of Fraser's Hill.


This rustic-looking post office was opened on 18 July 1927 to serve the community of Fraser's Hill.


Puncak Inn at Fraser's Hill clock tower serves Chinese and Western food.


The Sports Complex at Fraser's Hill clock tower.


The Sports Complex at Fraser's Hill clock tower.


Catherine, Ho Har Mooi, Pauline Toh, Betty Ching, Joyce Tan at Sports Complex Fraser's Hill.


L-R: Lim Kee Moon, Dr Diong Ko Ing, Val Allan, Wong Tai Meng, Alistair, Ching Neng Bin at Sports Complex Fraser's Hill.
 

Ching Neng Bin concluded by saying:

"Firstly, I am not shy to admit that this was my first trip to Fraser's Hill in my whole life. I am sure there are also many people out there may not have been to Fraser's Hill.

Secondly, I must say that it was a very good 2011 new year holidays for all eleven of us. Many thanks to Mr. Lim Kee Moon for booking the bungalow and he has agreed to follow up with other places of interest with such nice bungalow in future.

As it was the last day of our vacation and we had to bid farewell to Fraser’s Hill. The trip for us didn’t involve much outdoor activities as it was purely a rest and relax time for our body and soul. After the vacation, I guess it’s time to get ready for the busy city life once again. Fraser’s Hill, good bye and I’ll be back".

Total expenses for the 3day holiday was RM120 each.

///Fraser's Hill Holiday, 3 days at Persekutuan Bungalow (6 to 8 Jan 2011)