"Bukit Larut was developed early last century by the colonial British as a retreat from the stifling heat and humidity of the lowlands."
Its foothills located a mere three km from Taiping town, Bukit Larut is Malaysia's oldest and smallest hill resort. Formerly known as Maxwell Hill, it is accessible only by a four-wheel drive service. The road up twists and turns through lush tropical virgin jungle, while the fresh cool air greets you as you ascend a total of 72 hairpin bends that adds to the thrill.
The resort at 1,038m offers a spectacular view of the straits of Malacca up to Pulau Pangkor (Pangkor Island) and, on a fine day, even Penang Island. The recreation park and the profusion of flowers attract many visitors. Overnight accommodationa are also available. You can choose to stay in a bungalow or a rest house.
Bukit Larut was developed early last century by the colonial British as a retreat from the stifling heat and humidity of the lowlands.
For more information, contact: Superintendent of Bukit Larut, Taiping, Perak. Tel: 05-827 243 / 827 241
Bukit Larut Rest House, Bukit Larut, Taiping. Tel: 05-807 7241
Last viewed - October 08, 2008
Getting there
Gettting to Bukit Larut (Maxwell Hill), you should go on the North-South Expressway, take the Taiping exit out and follow the signs to Taiping after the toll. From Taiping town head towards the lake gardens. There are signs showing the way to Bukit Larut(Maxwell Hill)
User recommendation
"One of the finest getaway in Malaysia for a real retreat away from teh hustle & bustle of city life. Mr Guna the caretaker of Gunung Hijau resthouse is a superb host!" by Rafidah
"sungguh menarik pemandangan di sana terutama pada waktu mlm... suasana yang dingin dan menyegarkan dan sesuai untuk melepaskan tekanan... i love this place..." by sha
"Experience the cool fresh air. But make sure to take those sick pills before going up the hill. The bangalow sometimes give me creepy feelings...but its nothing there actually (heard from a bomoh)" by imran
"Plz, tell me more about the place are interesting at bukit larut" by Rozita
"The trip to this hill can't be forgotten..as I was lost while searching for a 'natural toilet'..but it has a beautiful scenery..and I'm looking forward to plan for another trip" by Nawri
"according to a geography textbook which i read 10 years ago, this is the wettest area in malaysia..! it receives more rain then anyplace else in malaysia.. and it didn't rain when i went there..! lucky me.. =) yup.. the surroundings is cool and fresh.." by rifdy
"It reminds me of the Hai San and Gee Hin groups. Try walking to the top, you could fel the fresh air." by angah
"this is the scariest place i have ever been to. heard of alot of scary story from the banglow there" by simon
"Peluang untuk melihat seluruh bandar Taiping dari atas bukit ini. Cuacanya yang sejuk bersama dengan tiupun angin yang nyaman amat menenangkan para pelawat yang berkunjung ke sini. " by shoana
"bukit larut should build more hotels with more rooms. the last time i went was in 2002 . i wanted to put up but couldn t get any room or bungalow.as it looks like a resort which is crumbling away.its a pity such a beautify hill resorts remain as in 1960. now we are in 21st century. iwas born and brougt up in taiping. each time i went to tainping but couldnt get to stay for even a night in bukit larut. hopefully some thing change there." by S . L . Chuah
"please can email any place of interest and hotels rate peak period" by saungan wan
"Taiping is of course famous with its Bukit Larut or Maxwell Hill. To get to hill, you can either take a Land Rover which is an hour ride. It is more adventure if you're going there on ur own foot which takes only 3 hours. But believe me you wont feel it if only you're with a group of friends. There is a camp site up there that is usually used for students for school activities. Every evening, you can see a lot of people jogging at the foothills. " by iamja
"the rollercoaster ride to the top welcomes everybodies.it pretty extreme to some but a great and joyful experince to some.this is the place where profit making businessman in the name of capitalism failed to showed it prowess.
one advice guys....do visit it before it turned to another Genting!!" by ruzaimi sany
"tempat yang menarik.Keindahan terjaga.merupakan tempat rekreasi seisi keluarga yang sesuai. di samping itu dapat juga melihat hidupan liar yang kebanyakannya dikatakan hampir pupus dan mengunjungi Zoo Taiping yang turut berada berhanpiran Taman Tasik Taiping."
"frech air and cool climate" by simon
"Have a paper bag at your disposal should you feel like throwing up from the ride up the hair pin bends. Once you get there i'd suggest you book into the Gunung Hijau rest house, cosy and homey with a fire place too. This hill resort is a refreshing change from the rest. Like i said you just have to bear the trip uphill, the rest is simply heavenly. Take my word for it, I grew up in the town where it's located." by Ole
"sejuk..nyaman..mendamaikan..dan yang paling nikmat ialah sewaktu aku dan rakan2 dapat makan goreng pisang yang dibawa oleh sekumpulan gadis cun..sewaktu ke sana dua tahun nan lalu" by Iwan
"There is no contact number for accomodation. how do I book the bungalow or the rest house. I very interested to go there, but no contact number for booking"
"Would like to add some info here: Bukit Larut is the oldest hill in Malaysia which is 1,034m height. It was named after an English Resident, called W.E. Maxwell. I grew up in Taiping. :)" by scalia
"firstly,i would like to say that bt larut is really a peaceful place.however,the way to the hill top is not really so comfortable.if there are some improvement on the way to bt larut,it will be very good.:)" by hao
