Colmar Tropicale is a

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-themed village and hotel located in Berjaya Hills Resort,

Bukit Tinggi, Pahang Bukit Tinggi is a small town in Bentong District, Pahang, Malaysia. This small town is located along Kuala Lumpur–Karak Expressway, notable for its famous restaurants that lure visitors coming from Genting Highlands. The town features a French-t ...

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. It is located above sea level on of natural forestland. The development is inspired by the original town of

Colmar Colmar (, ; Alsatian: ' ; German during 1871–1918 and 1940–1945: ') is a city and commune in the Haut-Rhin department and Grand Est region of north-eastern France. The third-largest commune in Alsace (after Strasbourg and Mulhouse), it is ...

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, with elements taken from ancient surrounding villages like

Riquewihr Riquewihr (; Alsatian: ; german: Reichenweier ) is a commune in the Haut-Rhin department in Grand Est in north-eastern France. A popular tourist attraction for its historical architecture, Riquewihr is also known for the Riesling and other wine ...

Turckheim Turckheim (; Alsatian: Tercka; ) is a commune in the Haut-Rhin department in Grand Est in north-eastern France. It lies west of Colmar, on the eastern slopes of the Vosges mountains. History Archeological finds indicate the area was already ...

and

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as well. Colmar Tropicale has many activities to do in the village, and it has a unique style. The little French buildings and houses are actually clusters of hotel rooms. Outside, there is the village, and a buffet, other authentic

restaurants, a swimming pool, shops and other activities. There is free shuttle service to the Animal House, Adventure Park, Horse Riding Zone, Japanese Garden and the Botanical Garden. Colmar Tropicale inside.jpg, Inside the Colmar Tropicale File:Hotel Exterior at Night.jpg, Hotel Exterior at Night

Berjaya Corporation Berhad

Colmar Tropicale is developed by one of Malaysia's largest conglomerates Berjaya Corporations. The idea of this village came from when Malaysia's 4th and 7th Prime Minister, Tun Dato' Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, was visiting a Town called Colmar in Alsace, France and was captivated by the environment and aesthetics of the town. He later returned and convinced Tan Sri Dato' Seri. Vincent Tan Chee Yioun, the founder of Berjaya Corporations to develop this town as part of Mahathir's wishlist. Hence, the Bukit Tinggi Resort Project was started. Now known as Berjaya Hills since its opening in 2000. Till today it is still in development as per a recent interview between Tan Sri. Vincent Tan and the

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, an estimated development value of RM 900 million is to be reached with the development of a further 3000 landed homes under Berjaya Hills. Stretching across 16,000 acres of highlands. He also said that this effort is made to spark development of a commercial centre at Berjaya Hills for more convivence for residents with the added help of the attraction of the Colmar Tropicale.

References

External links

Colmar Tropicale website
Hotels in Pahang {{Pahang-geo-stub