Bukit Larut - Introduction

Maxwell Hill, also known as Bukit Larut is situated in around Taiping at the northern state of Perak. The hill resort is the oldest found in Malaysia, founded in 1884, is located 1250 meters above sea level. As Maxwell Hill is located in the wettest town of the country, Taiping, it receives the highest rainfall in Malaysia. Named after a British Assistant Resident William Edward Maxwell, it houses some very serene English gardens and bungalows.

As compared to other more developed highland resorts, Maxwell Hill is not as commercialized and visited and hence still maintain its atmospheric cool impressions. To get to Maxwell Hill, one would have to take a jeep to the peak. Private vehicles are not allowed to enter the hill, therefore one would have to use the only transport mode. Upon reaching the top, the long twisted road will venture through some virgin jungle and cool air. The view at the top are always breathtaking including a possible view over Pangkor Island and Penang on certain clear days.