Brinchang (also Berincang) is a

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and hill resort located at an altitude of in

Cameron Highlands The Cameron Highlands ( ms, Tanah Tinggi Cameron, , ta, கேமரன் மலை) is a district in Pahang, Malaysia, occupying an area of . To the north, its boundary touches that of Kelantan; to the west, it shares part of its border with ...

in the state of

Pahang Pahang (;Jawi alphabet, Jawi: , Pahang Hulu Malay: ''Paha'', Pahang Hilir Malay: ''Pahaeng'', Ulu Tembeling Malay: ''Pahaq)'' officially Pahang Darul Makmur with the Arabic honorific ''Darul Makmur'' (Jawi: , "The Abode of Tranquility") is a ...

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. Brinchang is the highest and second largest township of Cameron Highlands, situated on a gently sloping plateau about 2 km after

Tanah Rata Tanah Rata is a town located in Cameron Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia. The name "tanah rata" means ''flat ground'' in Malay and it refers to the relatively flat area on which the town is located amidst this highland region. It has an elevation ...

or 3 km before Kea Farm. While relatively small in spread compared to Tanah Rata, Brinchang is the densest in development - a tourist hub with local flavours and style. The epicentre of Brinchang is a tight pocket of shophouses—restaurants, stores and budget hotels, while the surroundings hold further commercial developments, holiday apartments and residential homes. Gunung Brinchang is the origin of the town's name.

Attractions

One of its attractions is the Night Market (moved to Golden Hills approximately 2km away) available during weekends and the Malaysian school holidays, where many vegetable stalls and food stalls are set up.

Transport

The

road A road is a linear way for the conveyance of traffic that mostly has an improved surface for use by vehicles (motorized and non-motorized) and pedestrians. Unlike streets, the main function of roads is transportation. There are many types of ...

connecting Gunung Brinchang and Federal Route 59 at Brinchang is the highest motorable road in Malaysia.

Climate

The Köppen-Geiger climate classification system classifies its climate as subtropical highland (Cfb). Temperatures are mild year-round albeit rainy. Two extra rainy seasons occur during the course of the year, with the shorter one running from April to May, and the longer one running from September to December.

References

Cameron Highlands Towns in Pahang {{Pahang-geo-stub