Sungai Palas

The Sungei Palas Tea Centre – truly spectacular!

Image A definite must on the list of things to do in Cameron Highlands is a visit to the new Sungei Palas Tea Centre.

Recently opened by BOH Plantations at the Sungei Palas tea garden,it is just above Brinchang, in the very heart of the Cameron Highlands tea country.

Located on a hilltop, amidst rows of tea bushes and close to Gunung Brinchang, it offers the best possible introduction to Malaysian teas in a truly spectacular setting.

The Tea Centre is home to the Tea'ria, a souvenir and tea shop as well as an exhibition area with comprehensive information about the tea manufacturing process.

 

The Sungei Palas Tea Centre is open daily – except Monday – from 9 am to 4:30 pm.
Admission to the factory visit is free and information tours are conducted approximately every 30 minutes.

 

Learn more about tea

• Learn about Cameron Highlands, the benefits of tea and the fascinating history of BOH Plantations who was a pioneer in the tea industry since 1929!
• Visit the adjacent tea factory to observe how natural and simple the tea making process really is.
• Take a picture near the six foot diameter solid brass tea rolling table at the main entrance.
• Savour the various teas uniquely manufactured by BOH in Malaysia.
• Admire the superb views of the estate from a 20 foot overhanging platform.
• Try the yummy snacks and light meals available at the Tea’ria

Beautiful surroundings

ImageWith the cool climate of the highlands, the tea centre is surrounded with blooms of red cannas, yellow lilies, blue agapanthus, colourful dwarf hibiscus and other blossoms, all contrasting with the orderly green of the tea bushes and making the place a heaven for picture Taking (but the flowers are not for picking!).

How to get there

• From Simpang Pulai and Kampong Raja, 3km before Brinchang turn right just before the Equatorial Hotel.
• From Tanah Rata, pass Brinchang and turn left about 500m after the Equatorial Hotel.
• If you do not have transportation, ask your hotel what is the best way to get there.

All visitors without parking permit and buses are required to park at the main cark park located at bottom of the hill. Parking is free. Visitors are required to abide by estate rules and regulations as well as obey instructions of estate personnel regarding parking, safety and security.


Address : Sungei Palas Tea Centre
Jalan Gunung Brinchang,
Brinchang,
Cameron Highlands.
Tel : 605 - 4962096
E-mail : This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website : www.boh.com.my

 

 

[The information above was provided by Boh Tea Plantations Sdn Bhd | www.boh.com.my]

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