Kota Bharu

Kota Bharu is the state capital of Kelantan.The name means ‘new city’ or ‘new castle/fort’ in Bahasa Malaysia. Kota Bharu is situated in the northeastern part of Peninsular Malaysia. In 2005, it had an estimated population of 425,294, making it the largest town on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia.It’s known for its colourful markets and the muslim culture.

Penang

Penang is the name of an island in the Straits of Malacca, and also of one of the states of Malaysia, located on the north-west coast of peninsular Malaysia. Penang is the second smallest state in Malaysia after Perlis, and the eighth most populous. A resident of Penang is colloquially known as a Penangite. The city Georgetown is the 2nd biggest city in Malaysia and traveller′s hub.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Fraser’s Hill

Clock tower and post office (photo: wikitravel.org)
Clock tower and post office (photo: wikitravel.org)
Hill resort at 1,500 meters above sea-level on the Titiwangsa mountain range, about 100km north of Kuala Lumpur. Originally set up as a tin-ore trading post in the 1890s, it consists of seven hills.

Fraser’s Hill is nice get-away if you want to escape from KL for a while and enjoy fresh, cooler air. It’s a rather quiet place, you hike along 3 different trails (register at the Tourist Information Center before you go, just in case anything happens), watch birds or play golf.

How to get to Fraser’s Hill:

Bus services from Kuala Kubu Bahru (KKB) are currently at halt as there will be a change of bus operator in that area.

First option: (recommended as it is less hassle)

Komuter from KL Sentral to KKB, then taxi to Fraser’s Hill
- Buy commuter ticket from KL Sentral to KKB (RM 5-6)
- Transit at Rawang Station and get on the commuter to KKB
- At KKB Station, take taxi to Fraser’s Hill (RM70)

Second option:

Bus from Bangkok Bank to Rawang, then bus to KKB, then taxi to Fraser’s Hill
- Take Metro bus from Bangkok Bank to Rawang (RM 3.20) - bus number not sure, check with the bus drivers
- Change bus (red colour) from rawang to KKB (RM 2-3)
- Take taxi from KKB to Fraser’s Hill (RM70)

*do not pay more than RM80 for taxi and try to negotiate

*Metro bus runs about every 30 minutes at Bangkok Bank, near Central Market in KL



Fraser’s Hill Links:
Frasier Hill Travel Info (Wikitravel)
Ye Olde Smokehouse (hotel, restaurant)
Fraser's Pine Resort
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