Bukit Tinggi Calling

During last Chinese New Year holiday, my babes and I went to Bukit Tinggi for a day trip and I'd gladly say that we really enjoyed ourselves there! (though this is not my first time there) The weather was fine and perfect for driving and jalan-jalan. We reached the serene, picturesque Bukit Tinggi in the afternoon after a 45-minute journey from KL via the Karak Highway. The entrance fee is RM12 btw (mahal!). We first went to the Japanese Village and had a picnic lunch at the beautiful Botanical Gardens surrounded by lush greenery.

Homemade spaghetti bolognese, garlic bread and mushroom soup and sandwiches for lunch!

Taddaaa!

Next up, we went to the Zen-inspired Japanese Garden where you will find a Japanese tea house, pools of koi fishes, bonsai and bamboo plants, cobbled stones, waterfalls and assorted Japanese flowers and plants, which actually make you feel like you really are in Japan, just like the ones we usually see in Japanese movies/dramas!

Yours truly in kimono - rented for RM20

"Jepun muslimah" bak kata my friend :p

After that, we headed to Colmar Tropicale, a French-themed resort town which is modelled after the 16th century Colmar Village in France. Inside the castle-like building, we come to find hotels, food outlets offering various types of food, street performances and a number of souvenir shops. There are also a wishing well, fountain and a viewing tower where you get to see a spectacular view of the surrounding hills.

Mula la berangan jadi princess tu!

We also went to the Rabbit Park. Anyway, you have to pay a different entrance fee to the park as it's not inclusive in the RM12 fee (I know, right!). If I'm not mistaken, it's RM3 per entry. The cute, fluffy rabbits certainly attract the children the most. And me, too! I love feeding and cuddling them rabbits! There's a small donkey ranch and a deer sanctuary nearby too.

Awwwwwww!~

Personally, Bukit Tinggi is kinda boring and a long stay there is highly not recommended, well, unless you prefer to stay in your hotel room, bathe in the sun or just relax and do practically nothing at all. Plus, the weather isn't even cold. Trust me, you'll find yourselves sweating like a pig rather than freezing cold. Also, everything, from food to souvenirs, is expensive there! Nasib baik we decided to bring food from home, okay. One thing I like about it is that it's kinda 'hidden' and clad by the rugged hills and green jungle from view. It is a definite place for nature lovers or those who want to find peace and solitude in nature!