Tanah Rata and Brinchang, Cameron Highlands, Pahang Malaysia

There are two main villages within Cameron Highlands; Tanah Rata and Brinchang. Tanah Rata has the most hotels and guesthouses and is also more attractive to tourists. Brinchang also has numerous guesthouses, though Tanah Rata caters more to tourists. Tanah Rata is a small town; it is actually not much more than a street with shops, guesthouses and restaurants on both sides. The town has a small medical clinic and also a hospital so travelers do not have to drive all the way to Ipoh or even Kuala Lumpur. The medical clinic is located opposite of the main bus station and taxi counter at the end of the main street, Jalan Besar, with all the shops. Tanah Rata has a pharmacy, a supermarket, numerous travel offices, a postal office, a few banks (with ATMs), souvenir shops and also numerous restaurants. The most popular attractions of the Cameron Highlands are not within walking distance of Tanah Rata, so you need to rely on organized tours, your own  car or taxi to visit them. Adventurous travelers can however do one of many walking trails that start from the village.