Shopping in Cameron Highlands | Fun Farms, Crafts & Sweet Souvenirs

Cameron Highlands is no Kuala Lumpur when it comes to shopping, but this darling tourist area is rife with flight-friendly souvenirs and pocket-size gifts. Brinchang and Tanah Rata are the main areas for shopping in Cameron Highlands, but many farmers markets, fresh produce stands and souvenir shops are dotted throughout the rolling hills and winding roads of the region. As the country’s leader in tea production and (some say) most scenic region, Cameron Highlands features some of the most unique souvenirs and shopping experiences in Malaysia!

1. Golden Hills Weekend Night Market (Brinchang Night Market) – Brinchang

One of the best shopping experiences in Cameron Highlands is a spree through Brinchang Night Market. The open-air market is sometimes called Golden Hills Weekend Night Market, and most locals refer to it as pasar malam. Whatever you call it, however, Brinchang Night Market guarantees a colorful adventure. The weekend bazaar features everything from locals teas, coffees and snacks to knick-knacks, plants and souvenirs. Brinchang Night Market also is the perfect place to sample Malaysian street food.

Hours: 5 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday

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2. Yung Seng Gift Shop – Tanah Rata

One of the most unique souvenirs visitors can take home from Cameron Highlands is a woodcarving from Yung Seng Gift Shop. This boutique store doubles as an art gallery and museum and features Orang Asli (indigenous people) handicrafts as well as a fun selection of trinkets, knick-knacks and souvenirs from Cameron Highlands.

Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily

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3. Multicrops Central Market (Arked Peladang) – Brinchang

For a true taste of Cameron Highlands, tourists should make a stop at Farmers Arcade, better known as Multicrops Central Market or Arked Peladang. The covered marketplace is a treasure trove for native produce, plants and flowers, and visitors will find everything from blooming cactus plants to fresh strawberries. After browsing through Multicrops, visitors can kickback and enjoy a local tea while sitting in a peaceful garden area.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily

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4. Kea Farm Market (Pasar Pagi Kea Farm) – Tanah Rata

Shopping at Kea Farm Market (Pasar Pagi Kea Farm) is only part of the experience of visiting Kea Farm. This sprawling agricultural zone features a multitude of local crops and traditional homes, and tourists will want to take time to stroll through nearby strawberry farms, Rose Centre and Cactus Point. Kea Farm is not only a fantastic shopping spot in Cameron Highlands, but it also is a great place to stay. Several homestays and guest houses near Kea Farm offer traditional living quarters in the thick of Cameron Highlands’ most majestic scenery.

Natural attractions near Kea Farm

Hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily

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5. Cameron Square – Brinchang

Shoppers craving a bit of modernity and air conditioning can get a fix at Cameron Square. This three-story shopping mall contains several international shops and restaurants as well as a small gaming center, pharmacy, 3D trick-art gallery, gym and hotel. In fact, a stay at Nova Highlands Hotel and Resort is a smart choice, as Cameron Square is a short distance from big attractions like Kea Farm, Ee Feng Gu Bee Farm and Cameron Highland Butterfly Garden.