Hi I went to uncle chow for breakfast with a group of friends, thanks to your recommendation .
The food was not good at all. We ordered all his specialties n none was even average. The nasi lemak rice is plain cheap white rice cooked without coconut milk. Come on, nasi lemak without coconut is so not nasi lemak, don't bring shame to Malaysians' fav food.
Toast with butter n home made kaya - the butter was margarine , the kaya has no taste whatsoever not even eggy or a hint of pandan. The list of other bad food goes on.
Perhaps the next time u recommend a place u should try out the food yourself first. Save us all the disappointment.
Serene Tan
Malaysia
27/Nov/2012
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Some people like it, some don't.
Some have very high standards of expectation
Can't please everybody
It was acceptable for me.
They were very friendly and chatty, and there always got many people going there. Additionally, they are getting on in their age, and don't know how long they can do this.
Cheers!
Jan.
Travel by Train to Cameron Highlands then by Bus or Taxi
I sent this question to Kang Tours and Travel \"In Feb/Mar 2013 I intend to come from Singapore by train which reaches Ipoh about 6pm. I\'d like to stay in Cameron Highlands that night, do one of your full day tours and get back to Ipoh that evening to catch the overnight train to Thailand. Does that sound possible and what costs are involve?\"
I didn\'t get a reply, can you help? Thanks.
John Sansom
Wellington
New Zealand
10/7/2012
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Dear John
If I read right, your planned schedule is:
6pm arrive ipoh train station and try to find a taxi
8pm arrive Cameron Highlands after a 2 hours drive arriving at night
go for night tour say for 1 hour ( I don't know who would entertain you, probably the same taxi that you took from Ipoh could drive you around and one hour at night won't get you to see anything probably just stuck in Tanah Rata or other town Brinchang, for 1/2 hours each because everything else is pitch black at night...)
9pm depart for the dangerous 2 hours drive back to Ipoh
11pm arrive back at train station and catch the midnight train
All done in just one night!
I think your plan is ridiculous!
Cheers!
Jan
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Dear Jan
Thanks for replying.
Yes, I agree that plan would be ridiculous. No, my plan is: after arriving about 6pm in Ipoh taxi (or bus if available?) to hotel/lodge in Cameron Highland, stay there that night, take a day tour the next day ending late afternoon/early evening (as I think the Kang Tours do) then go back to Ipoh for the train.
A bit short, perhaps, but a whole day of daylight for the tour not the black of evening and all the time I have available.
Cheers,
John
10/7/2012
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Dear John,
Ah! Now it make sense!
Because your time is short and arriving in the evening, catching a taxi to Cameron Highlands would be the better option but would be costlier (no idea of the price but would be at least RM100 and above)
Hotels price range between RM80 to RM200, but go for higher price for more comfort, somewhere around RM150 at Century Pines would be good.
Then after tour, you could check whether Kang Travel and Tours has any mini-van services for the evening to Ipoh. Or you could check the bus station for its inaccurate bus schedule. If you want to avoid missing the train ride, best to go for Kang's mini van service (if any available to Ipoh) or worse come to worse, taxi service.
Cheers!
Jan
10/7/2012
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Dear Jan
Once again thanks for all the info, the taxis seem a bit expensive and I was wondering if Kang Tours or someone else could do me a complete package with pick-up at Ipoh, transfer to Cameron Highlands, accommodation that night, a tour the next day and then transfer back to Ipoh.
I mention Kang Tours because they do seem to have accommodation, do day tours and you mention the possibility of a mini-van service. Also I noticed you maintain their web site and I was wondering if you could check if the query I sent through the site ever reached them. I did have some difficulty as the initial page reported a fault when I submitted the form but then I seemed to be taken to another web form (it looked entirely different) which did seem to accept my query. But they never answered so did they ever get my enquiry? Could you ask, please.
Thanks again for your help,
John.
11/7/2012
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Dear John
I'm no longer maintaining their website. Looks like the other person not doing a good job on mail redirection despite being a better web designer than me.
You may email them directly at:
kangtravellershotel@hotmail.com
danielslodge@hotmail.com
Due to they receive many inquiries and a family run business, you may want to call them for immediate response to your query, their staff may be able to assist your queries.
+6054915828
Yes, they have a mini van service but they need to fill it up with passengers in order to run it efficiently. Ipoh does not have high tourist volume. Perhaps your best bet would be to get your mini van pickup from Kuala Lumpur instead (if you are coming up from the south). Then you can check for their north schedule and have them drop you off to Ipoh if convenient, if not you may need to drop off in Butterworth if they are ok with it or you may have to end up in Georgetown as most majority of tourist would go there.
And yes, they have room and rather budget, but for a good night's sleep I would still suggest a nicely furnished hotel. After all it is just for one night. Being on travel sometimes there are expenses that should be spent and not try to save.
And yes, taxi are expensive, so if you want to save on transport, the above idea would match with each other. Buses are best considered last due to not running on time, breakdowns, and dangerous (especially night service, and the regular news report of bus crashes happens mostly at night). The last point already make me shudder.
Cheers!
Jan.
11/July/2012
I didn\'t get a reply, can you help? Thanks.
John Sansom
Wellington
New Zealand
10/7/2012
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Dear John
If I read right, your planned schedule is:
6pm arrive ipoh train station and try to find a taxi
8pm arrive Cameron Highlands after a 2 hours drive arriving at night
go for night tour say for 1 hour ( I don't know who would entertain you, probably the same taxi that you took from Ipoh could drive you around and one hour at night won't get you to see anything probably just stuck in Tanah Rata or other town Brinchang, for 1/2 hours each because everything else is pitch black at night...)
9pm depart for the dangerous 2 hours drive back to Ipoh
11pm arrive back at train station and catch the midnight train
All done in just one night!
I think your plan is ridiculous!
Cheers!
Jan
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Dear Jan
Thanks for replying.
Yes, I agree that plan would be ridiculous. No, my plan is: after arriving about 6pm in Ipoh taxi (or bus if available?) to hotel/lodge in Cameron Highland, stay there that night, take a day tour the next day ending late afternoon/early evening (as I think the Kang Tours do) then go back to Ipoh for the train.
A bit short, perhaps, but a whole day of daylight for the tour not the black of evening and all the time I have available.
Cheers,
John
10/7/2012
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Dear John,
Ah! Now it make sense!
Because your time is short and arriving in the evening, catching a taxi to Cameron Highlands would be the better option but would be costlier (no idea of the price but would be at least RM100 and above)
Hotels price range between RM80 to RM200, but go for higher price for more comfort, somewhere around RM150 at Century Pines would be good.
Then after tour, you could check whether Kang Travel and Tours has any mini-van services for the evening to Ipoh. Or you could check the bus station for its inaccurate bus schedule. If you want to avoid missing the train ride, best to go for Kang's mini van service (if any available to Ipoh) or worse come to worse, taxi service.
Cheers!
Jan
10/7/2012
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Dear Jan
Once again thanks for all the info, the taxis seem a bit expensive and I was wondering if Kang Tours or someone else could do me a complete package with pick-up at Ipoh, transfer to Cameron Highlands, accommodation that night, a tour the next day and then transfer back to Ipoh.
I mention Kang Tours because they do seem to have accommodation, do day tours and you mention the possibility of a mini-van service. Also I noticed you maintain their web site and I was wondering if you could check if the query I sent through the site ever reached them. I did have some difficulty as the initial page reported a fault when I submitted the form but then I seemed to be taken to another web form (it looked entirely different) which did seem to accept my query. But they never answered so did they ever get my enquiry? Could you ask, please.
Thanks again for your help,
John.
11/7/2012
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Dear John
I'm no longer maintaining their website. Looks like the other person not doing a good job on mail redirection despite being a better web designer than me.
You may email them directly at:
kangtravellershotel@hotmail.com
danielslodge@hotmail.com
Due to they receive many inquiries and a family run business, you may want to call them for immediate response to your query, their staff may be able to assist your queries.
+6054915828
Yes, they have a mini van service but they need to fill it up with passengers in order to run it efficiently. Ipoh does not have high tourist volume. Perhaps your best bet would be to get your mini van pickup from Kuala Lumpur instead (if you are coming up from the south). Then you can check for their north schedule and have them drop you off to Ipoh if convenient, if not you may need to drop off in Butterworth if they are ok with it or you may have to end up in Georgetown as most majority of tourist would go there.
And yes, they have room and rather budget, but for a good night's sleep I would still suggest a nicely furnished hotel. After all it is just for one night. Being on travel sometimes there are expenses that should be spent and not try to save.
And yes, taxi are expensive, so if you want to save on transport, the above idea would match with each other. Buses are best considered last due to not running on time, breakdowns, and dangerous (especially night service, and the regular news report of bus crashes happens mostly at night). The last point already make me shudder.
Cheers!
Jan.
11/July/2012
Camping Site in Cameron Highlands
i want to make a camp for the teenager here..
please inform me about the rage and price immidiately..
thank you..
Shahida Saat
Temerloh, Pahang, Malaysia
24/May/2012
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Dear Shahida Saat
I wrote a piece many years ago. You can refer this page for info about camping in Cameron Highlands
Camping Site in Cameron Highlands in FRIM and Mount Bringchang
Cheers!
Jan
24/May/2012
please inform me about the rage and price immidiately..
thank you..
Shahida Saat
Temerloh, Pahang, Malaysia
24/May/2012
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Dear Shahida Saat
I wrote a piece many years ago. You can refer this page for info about camping in Cameron Highlands
Camping Site in Cameron Highlands in FRIM and Mount Bringchang
Cheers!
Jan
24/May/2012
Cold morning and Bright Hot Sun
Woke up to a cold frosty morning with a bright 'rise and shine' sunny sunshine! A morning temperature of 21.8 degress Celcius. Some family still sound asleep while others already up enjoying the cold fresh morning air of Cameron Highlands.
This was a good refreshing changed from the hot humid hot weather of KL/PJ which saw many of us taking ill. A virulent flu bug was making its round and many of us were not spared from its effect. Hopefully the cool weather here in the highlands would to eleviate the symtoms and aid healing faster.
Not sure it would really help but at least get to enjoy to cool weather. Perhaps show off a few place to family members.
This time quite a big group of 2 familiies will be roaming about the highlands exploring the place!
Looking for Jungle Trek Guide or Ranger in Tanah Rata
Hi, may I know if I want to go for jungle trekking and I wish a ranger can guide through out my journey, which dept should I go through? Can I have your address & phone number? My trails start from Tanah Rata. Your immediate advise in this matter is much appreciate.
Tan Peay Mei
Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
15/Feb/2012
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Dear Tan Peay Mei,
There are tour companies where you can hire out day guides. You could also follow their jungle hiking tours which would be more cost effective.
1) Cameron Secret 05-491 2484
2) Kang Tours and Travel 05-491 5828
3) CS Travel
There are many other smaller tour companies, but you can try the above 3 first. Sorry I don't have CS Travel number at hand.
Regards,
Jan.
16/Feb/2012
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Hi Jan,
Thanks for your information.
Have a nice day ^^
Regards,
PeayMei
16/2/2012
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Dear Jan,
May I know if I follow the tour to go for hiking, is it need to request a permit? Because the Pejabat Daerah Raub request permit from me.
Regards
PeayMei
16/2/2012
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Peay Mei,
This is the first time I ever heard about requiring a permit for hiking in the jungle. I think the Pejabat Daerah Raub is pulling a fast one on you! They must be so desparado to gleen any kind of fees from the public to resort to this. I went jungle hiking in Pangkor and never needed any. Went to some popular gunung (forget the name) in Negeri Sembilan and never applied for any permit. To go hiking just bring a good pair of hiking shoes, essential stuffs in your backpack and make sure you are fit and you are good to go! Just don't get lost and stick to the normal path!
Cheers!
Jan
17/2/2012
Tan Peay Mei
Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
15/Feb/2012
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Dear Tan Peay Mei,
There are tour companies where you can hire out day guides. You could also follow their jungle hiking tours which would be more cost effective.
1) Cameron Secret 05-491 2484
2) Kang Tours and Travel 05-491 5828
3) CS Travel
There are many other smaller tour companies, but you can try the above 3 first. Sorry I don't have CS Travel number at hand.
Regards,
Jan.
16/Feb/2012
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Hi Jan,
Thanks for your information.
Have a nice day ^^
Regards,
PeayMei
16/2/2012
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Dear Jan,
May I know if I follow the tour to go for hiking, is it need to request a permit? Because the Pejabat Daerah Raub request permit from me.
Regards
PeayMei
16/2/2012
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Peay Mei,
This is the first time I ever heard about requiring a permit for hiking in the jungle. I think the Pejabat Daerah Raub is pulling a fast one on you! They must be so desparado to gleen any kind of fees from the public to resort to this. I went jungle hiking in Pangkor and never needed any. Went to some popular gunung (forget the name) in Negeri Sembilan and never applied for any permit. To go hiking just bring a good pair of hiking shoes, essential stuffs in your backpack and make sure you are fit and you are good to go! Just don't get lost and stick to the normal path!
Cheers!
Jan
17/2/2012
Sewa Motosikal di CH
ade x sewa motosikal?
if ade camne nak contact?
and berape rate nye?
Sharifah Putri Norainsyikin
Kuala Perlis
Malaysia
13/Feb/2012
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Sharifah Putri,
Di Cameron Highlands tak ada basikal untuk disewa.
Tak pernah nampak satu kedai pun!
Cheers!
Jan.
15/2/2012
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bukan basikal.. motosikal
Putri Nia
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Motorsikal pun tak ada sewa.
Di Cameron Highlands tiada sewa kereta,
tiada sewa motorsikal, tiada sewa basikal.
Cheers!
Jan.
15/2/2012
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so how's nak pergi jalan2?naik teksi?
tq :)
Putri Nia
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Dear Putri,
Di sana ada banyak kedai pelancongan, mereka ada tour package you boleh pakai untuk pergi ke tempat menarik. Jika nak sendiri jalan-jalan, ada teksi. Jika peringatan saya betul, teksi fare lebih-kurang RM25 satu jam. Lebih baik pakai kedai pelancongan kerana boleh pergi lebih banyak tempat dengan kos yang kurang.
Anda boleh cuba di Tanah Rata:
1) Cameron Secret 05-491 2484 (Jalan ke Heritage Hotel, rumah barracks)
2) Kang Tours and Travel 05-491 5828 (sebelah Pos Office)
3) CS Travel
Harga mereka lebih-kurang sama-sama. Pakai tour pun boleh duduk Land Rover (jika pergi jungle hiking), action sikit-lah!
Cheers!
Jan.
16/2/2012
if ade camne nak contact?
and berape rate nye?
Sharifah Putri Norainsyikin
Kuala Perlis
Malaysia
13/Feb/2012
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Sharifah Putri,
Di Cameron Highlands tak ada basikal untuk disewa.
Tak pernah nampak satu kedai pun!
Cheers!
Jan.
15/2/2012
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bukan basikal.. motosikal
Putri Nia
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Motorsikal pun tak ada sewa.
Di Cameron Highlands tiada sewa kereta,
tiada sewa motorsikal, tiada sewa basikal.
Cheers!
Jan.
15/2/2012
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so how's nak pergi jalan2?naik teksi?
tq :)
Putri Nia
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Dear Putri,
Di sana ada banyak kedai pelancongan, mereka ada tour package you boleh pakai untuk pergi ke tempat menarik. Jika nak sendiri jalan-jalan, ada teksi. Jika peringatan saya betul, teksi fare lebih-kurang RM25 satu jam. Lebih baik pakai kedai pelancongan kerana boleh pergi lebih banyak tempat dengan kos yang kurang.
Anda boleh cuba di Tanah Rata:
1) Cameron Secret 05-491 2484 (Jalan ke Heritage Hotel, rumah barracks)
2) Kang Tours and Travel 05-491 5828 (sebelah Pos Office)
3) CS Travel
Harga mereka lebih-kurang sama-sama. Pakai tour pun boleh duduk Land Rover (jika pergi jungle hiking), action sikit-lah!
Cheers!
Jan.
16/2/2012
Power Station Contact TNB
May I know the call number of power station cameron highland..???
Igbal Kamarudin
Kluang, Johor
10/2/2012
Dear Igbal Kamarudin
Sorry, I don't have their contact number. Perhaps you could check with TNB.
Cheers!
Jan.
10/2/2012
Igbal Kamarudin
Kluang, Johor
10/2/2012
Dear Igbal Kamarudin
Sorry, I don't have their contact number. Perhaps you could check with TNB.
Cheers!
Jan.
10/2/2012
Car Rental to Cameron Highlands
I want to book a car with driver for 1 day tour in cameron highlands
What is procedure for booking with booking fares.
Siva
Singapore
16/1/2012
Dear Kumar,
You may book rental car from Singapore, or KLIA. Please check with relevant car rental agencies of car rental rates and chauffeur driver rates. There are no car rental companies in Cameron Highlands.
Here are some car rental agencies in Malaysia that you can try:
Jan.
20/1/2012
What is procedure for booking with booking fares.
Siva
Singapore
16/1/2012
Dear Kumar,
You may book rental car from Singapore, or KLIA. Please check with relevant car rental agencies of car rental rates and chauffeur driver rates. There are no car rental companies in Cameron Highlands.
Here are some car rental agencies in Malaysia that you can try:
- National
- Orix
- Avis
- Mayflower
- Hertz
Jan.
20/1/2012
Pet friendly accommodation
Hi Jan,
We are planning to do a few days trip to Cameron Highlands with our two dogs. Any recommendation on pet friendly accommodation & place of interest??
Thanks.
:) alison
Subang Jaya, Selangor
13/1/2012
Dear Alison Chin
Many have asked this question before, unfortunately most establishment (especially the upmarket ones) do not quite accept pets in their accommodation. You could only try with the smaller budget accommodation establishment who may be able to accommodate to your request.
You could try Cameronian Inn as I have seen some guests with pets.
Or else try out with apartment owners. Which landlord can accept I do not know, you just have ask and see.
Regards,
Jan.
Hi Jan,
Thank you for your response & assistance.
Will check out the Cameronian Inn & apartment owners.
Thank you.
Regards,
Alison
We are planning to do a few days trip to Cameron Highlands with our two dogs. Any recommendation on pet friendly accommodation & place of interest??
Thanks.
:) alison
Subang Jaya, Selangor
13/1/2012
Dear Alison Chin
Many have asked this question before, unfortunately most establishment (especially the upmarket ones) do not quite accept pets in their accommodation. You could only try with the smaller budget accommodation establishment who may be able to accommodate to your request.
You could try Cameronian Inn as I have seen some guests with pets.
Or else try out with apartment owners. Which landlord can accept I do not know, you just have ask and see.
Regards,
Jan.
Hi Jan,
Thank you for your response & assistance.
Will check out the Cameronian Inn & apartment owners.
Thank you.
Regards,
Alison
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