The highest peak on Cameron Highlands is Gunung Brinchang; at 2,030 metres or 6,666 feet (What a number - 6666 !) above sea level . This is the "highest point accessible by road" on the Peninsular.This is another challenging and thrilling journey- drive through the long, winding, steep and narrow road (the width of a one-car lane) to reach the summit.. For those who are adventurous, there's jungle trekking and mountain hiking all the way up here (takes approximately 2 hours).
A Telekom transmitting station resides at the top, and there is a 15 metre high Viewing Tower. Climbing up the View Tower on top of Gunung Brinchang is another "challenging" experience, since the ladder is very steep with narrow steps ;) Going up is still alright. The difficult task is when coming down, really have to watch out cos the steps are indeed very narrow.. ;) But I will say, it's worthwhile to go for it; for the bird's eye-view of the magnificent view.
The View Tower was constructed of steel and it was as rigid... but I must lament at the amount of rust which has enveloped over most of the metal surfaces of the tower, including the handrails..I will say it's quite misty upthere.. We have to wait for quite a while for the mist to dissipate for the clearer view.
4 comments:
Since when tea leaves became interesting to see? :)
Yeah, what a number 6666! Good thing it is not 666, else it will be a "devil" peak!
yay.. the view tower is really cool! =)
Darryl,
It's just like one man's meat is another man's poison :P
Sharl,
This is even more devilish ;)
6666 = 6 devils' peaks
Cynthia,
Climbing down the view tower is indeed challenging... :P But I manage to find out the "safe" way to come down..
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