The Cameron highlands are located in close to the city of Ipoh, in the western part of peninsular Malaysia. Because the Cameron highlands are higher than many other places in Malaysia, it is usually a noticeable cooler there. For this reason many local Malaysians often go to the Cameron highlands to escape the warm and humid climate of the big cities of Malaysia. The surroundings are perfect for strolls and hikes; this is the main reason why many tourists head over of the Cameron highlands. It is again a different Malaysia.