About This Itinerary
If you’re looking for a refreshing getaway that combines cool highland scenery with charming old-town vibes, Ipoh and Cameron Highlands are the perfect pair. From rolling tea plantations and flower gardens to heritage streets, cave temples, and local food, this trip offers a little bit of everything. This 4D3N itinerary is specially planned for small groups traveling with a private van (包Van), so there’s no rushing and no parking stress — just relax and enjoy the scenic journey at a comfortable pace.
Hainan Highlands KopitiamLavender GardenBee Farm & Strawberry FarmBOH Tea GardenCactus Point & Rose ValleyC Buddys SteamboatNova Highlands Hotel
Image credit: Hainan Highlands Kopitiam
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Image credit: Hainan Highlands Kopitiam
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Morning meet-up and depart for Cameron Highlands. Lunch is enjoyed at Hainan Highlands Kopitiam, a cozy stop for local flavors before the highland sightseeing begins.
Your first photo stop is the colorful Lavender Garden, followed by a visit to the Bee Farm & Strawberry Farm for a hands-on countryside experience. Later, enjoy scenic views and afternoon tea at the iconic BOH Tea Garden, then continue to Cactus Point and Rose Valley for more flowers and cool-weather charm.
Dinner is served at C Buddys Steamboat, a fitting way to enjoy the chilly evening, followed by check-in at Nova Highlands Hotel for the night.
Lavender Garden BOH Tea Garden Strawberry Farm Steamboat Dinner
Zhao’s Coffee ShopConcubine LaneIpoh Railway StationLou Wong Bean Sprout ChickenIpoh Mural Art LaneGua KanduBig Tree Fried SnacksKellie’s CastleBookXcessPusing PublicTravelodge Ipoh
Image credit: Uncle Chow Kopitiam Cameron Highlands, Siti Sarah, Samuel Tan
Image credit: Ches Ng, CHIA LING HSIEH, edwin ed, Thesigan Nadarajan
Image credit: Master of Asia, Samuel Li, Daniel Woo, Desmond Kee
Image credit: Venus Vannaprapa, Jia Ying
Image credit: Tan Eu Tee, Zilver Yys, Farina Ibrahim, Fish O
Image credit: Kellie’s Castle, Hafizin Jamil
Image credit: YAP FLY, BookXcess Kong Heng Ipoh, ong, Firdauss
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Image credit: Uncle Chow Kopitiam Cameron Highlands, Siti Sarah, Samuel Tan
Image credit: Ches Ng, CHIA LING HSIEH, edwin ed, Thesigan Nadarajan
Image credit: Master of Asia, Samuel Li, Daniel Woo, Desmond Kee
Image credit: Venus Vannaprapa, Jia Ying
Image credit: Tan Eu Tee, Zilver Yys, Farina Ibrahim, Fish O
Image credit: Kellie’s Castle, Hafizin Jamil
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Start with breakfast at Zhao’s Coffee Shop, then depart for Ipoh. Once in the city, begin with the classic photo spots at Concubine Lane and Ipoh Railway Station.
Lunch is at Lou Wong Bean Sprout Chicken, one of Ipoh’s most iconic local meals. After lunch, continue to Ipoh Mural Art Lane and Gua Kandu for more sightseeing. Snack time comes next at the famous Big Tree Fried Snacks stall.
In the afternoon, visit Kellie’s Castle and BookXcess at Kong Heng Square. Dinner is at Pusing Public Restaurant, followed by check-in at Travelodge Ipoh.
Bean Sprout Chicken Mural Art Lane Kellie’s Castle BookXcess
Ipoh Qi Ji Tea HouseWat PuthanimittamSam Poh TongNasi Ganja Yong QuanMirror LakeGunung Lang ParkDing Feng Teochew Tofu FaKong Heng SquareOld TownSin Hup KeeTravelodge Ipoh
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Image credit: Lai Meng, LEE 李 KOJURY, Kristof Maret, O Jim
Image credit: Eris Jemadi Tajudin, Nasi Ganja Ipoh, Ng Shuh Fang
Image credit: Jason Tan, Artisans Haven, Layar Jaring, Suzan Chua
Image credit: Farhana Ismail, Rene Prochnow, David Kong, Vicky Sun
Image credit: Sin Hup Kee, Geneviene Bong
Image credit: Ara, VH Koo, Nurul Sakinah Azmi, Jack Gills
Image credit: Eunice Law, Kow Queenie, Emily Lowe, Gary Tan
Image credit: Lai Meng, LEE 李 KOJURY, Kristof Maret, O Jim
Image credit: Eris Jemadi Tajudin, Nasi Ganja Ipoh, Ng Shuh Fang
Image credit: Jason Tan, Artisans Haven, Layar Jaring, Suzan Chua
Image credit: Farhana Ismail, Rene Prochnow, David Kong, Vicky Sun
Image credit: Sin Hup Kee, Geneviene Bong
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Breakfast is at Ipoh Qi Ji Tea House, followed by visits to Wat Puthanimittam and Sam Poh Tong Cave Temple, two of Ipoh’s best-known religious landmarks.
Lunch is served at the famous Nasi Ganja Yong Quan Teahouse. In the afternoon, enjoy nature stops at Mirror Lake and Gunung Lang Park, before cooling down with tea and dessert at Ding Feng Teochew Tofu Fa.
Later, explore Kong Heng Square and Ipoh Old Town, then end the day with dinner at Sin Hup Kee. Return to Travelodge Ipoh for the night.
Cave Temples Nasi Ganja Mirror Lake Old Town Walk
Asia Tea HousePerak Cave TempleGuan Heong Biscuit ShopSin Eng HeongMing YueAun Kheng Lim Salted ChickenChang Jiang White CoffeeReturn Journey
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Image credit: Guan Heong Biscuit Shop
Image credit: Jaan Hong Lim, winghongCheung, Raynardthan Pontoh, Muhammad
Image credit: YAP FLY, Carmen Low, Eileen Low, Jimmy Oon
Image credit: Kian Sin Oh, Hai Phan (Francis), H Ooi, Nicholaus Gan
Image credit: Zizhan Wang, Aun Kheng Lim Salted Chicken, Antony Li
Image credit: Micheal Kesuma, Ankit Rihal, Hana, Tommy Choong 托米
Image credit: The MY World, Kedai Kopi Ah Chow, junxiang Yap, Albert L
Image credit: Guan Heong Biscuit Shop
Image credit: Jaan Hong Lim, winghongCheung, Raynardthan Pontoh, Muhammad
Image credit: YAP FLY, Carmen Low, Eileen Low, Jimmy Oon
Image credit: Kian Sin Oh, Hai Phan (Francis), H Ooi, Nicholaus Gan
Image credit: Zizhan Wang, Aun Kheng Lim Salted Chicken, Antony Li
Image credit: Micheal Kesuma, Ankit Rihal, Hana, Tommy Choong 托米
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Breakfast is at Asia Tea House, then continue to Perak Cave Temple for sightseeing and blessings before the souvenir hunt begins.
Shop for Ipoh favorites at Guan Heong Biscuit Shop, Sin Eng Heong, Ming Yue, and Aun Kheng Lim Salted Chicken. These are some of the city’s best-known stops for biscuits, pastries, and vacuum-packed salted chicken.
Lunch is at Chang Jiang White Coffee before beginning the journey home with plenty of Ipoh treats packed along the way.
Biscuit Shopping Salted Chicken White Coffee Souvenirs