Bukit Tinggi Destination Guide

OVERVIEW
Just an hour's drive from Kuala Lumpur, Bukit Tinggi Resort nestles amidst 16,000 acres of rugged hills surrounded by lush tropical rainforests.

Here you will find a unique resort that captures the essence of different cultures. In the area are other resorts such as the Selesa Hillhomes & Golf Resort and Janda Baik, a resort-cum-residential development.

Be it the picturesque French styled Colmar Tropicale or the Zen inspired Japanese Village, you will relish Bukit Tinggi Resort's interesting surroundings.

The Colmar Tropicale has retained the feel of its European counterpart with its architecture. Its tastefully decorated rooms are all clustered around Colmar Square, a cobblestone courtyard, where outdoor dining and street performances take place. Nice touches like a wishing well, a cuckoo clock tower and a viewing tower add to the French flavour.

A casual stroll along the same courtyard will render more French styled attractions. The La Cignone restaurant offers authentic French cuisine, the 24-hour coffee house Le Blason comes with an international buffet, the La Flamme Sidewalk Deli specialty includes pizza and pasta, and the Le Poulet Roti with its roasted chicken delights is sure to whet your appetite in the cool air. There's also the La Boulangerie bakery, the Le Vin wine and cigar place, and Haagen Dazs ice cream corner to tempt you. The Chateau De Colmar Hotel & Spa, a French themed boutique spa hotel modeled after an 18th century medieval castle in France, will join Bukit Tinggi's charming attractions in the near future.

Some 1,000 metres above sea level is the environmental friendly Japanese Village. The village setting comprises the Japanese Tea House, the Ryo Zan Tei Japanese Restaurant, the Botanical Gardens, Tatami Spa, Ume Tatami suites and a Japanese souvenir shop. You can experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, feed the 'Koi' or Japanese carp in the freshwater streams and pools, indulge in a luxurious hot bath at the Tatami Spa, drink in the serenity of the exclusive Tatami suites, or stroll through the peaceful Botanical Gardens. The tranquillity and sheer beauty of the settings will thoroughly invigorate and inspire you.

The undulating terrain of the 18-hole golf course at Bukit Tinggi Golf & Country Club offers one of the most challenging and picturesque golfing experiences in Malaysia. The golf club is equipped with luxurious furnished suites, golfers' rooms, a full-fledged sport and recreational facility and a paintball tag range. The nearby Meranti Park Suites provides additional accommodation. At the resort's Rabbit Park, there are over 200 furry rabbits which you can cuddle and feed. A deer sanctuary, donkey rides, archery and painting sessions are sure to captivate the children.

One of the highlights of this resort is its horse trail rides. Be it the adventurous Creek and River Rides or romantic Picnic Rides, a team of certified instructors and professional trainers will help in choosing the right horse and guide you on your trails. Choose from the resort's majestic Quartar horses, Australian stock, Arab-Draft Cross, Appaloosa, tough Standard Bred or Palominos as you view the stunning sunset and incredible surroundings.

GETTING TO BUKIT TINGGI
Located 10km off the East-West Karak Highway, Bukit Tinggi is a mere 60-minute drive from Kuala Lumpur. The turn off to the Bukit Tinggi Resort is a few kilometers down the highway after the exit point to Janda Baik and the Selesa Hillhomes.

The drive up to the Bukit Tinggi Resort is a pleasant one with well-paved roads, although there are some precarious bends. Bukit Tinggi Resort operates a shuttle service to ferry passengers from Kuala Lumpur to Colmar Tropicale.

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