Kea Farm

Kea Farm is one of most popular shopping destinations in Cameron Highlands, located 3km after Brinchang town. While mostly an agricultural district, the center of activity lies in a day market next to the main road, just before Equatorial Resort. Every morning till evening, traders and farmers sell their crops here to visitors and locals alike. Flowers, ornamental plants, souvenirs and handicrafts are other products sold in the market besides fruits and vegetables. On holiday weekends and national festivals, the road that leads past Kea Farm Market may be cluttered with cars parked (or parking) along the sides, causing a massive jam that stretches all the way to town.

While agonising for travellers caught on the wrong side of traffic, this is a brisk time for farmers and traders. Prices are quite cheap due to intense competition, but bargaining is encouraged if you intend to buy more. The market mostly consists of stalls by the roadside, but there are some shoplots on the right. A few local restaurants can even be found among these shops, the largest situated closest to the main road that serves Chinese and steamboat cuisine. Some of the most popular products among tourists are strawberries (probably the cheapest in Camerons), sweet corn (a highland specialty and crowd favourite) and freshly budded roses of many different colours. If you travel further down the road, navigating the crowd of people, you'll reach the Rose Center and various vegetable farms nestled among the hills.