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Brinchang

Pahang, Malaysia · Asia

About Brinchang

Brinchang works well as a base: 15 minutes from Ringlet, 24km from Gua Tempurung.

Brinchang is a town located in Pahang, Malaysia. With a population of 1,153, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Brinchang sits in Malaysia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kuala Lumpur time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Brinchang to your route.

About Brinchang

Brinchang (also spelt Berincang) is a town and hill resort located at an altitude of 1,540 metres (5,050 ft) in Cameron Highlands in the state of Pahang, Malaysia. The town's name is derived from nearby Gunung Brinchang, which is the second highest point in Cameron Highlands. Brinchang is the second largest township

Read more of Cameron Highlands, situated on a gently sloping plateau about 2 km after Tanah Rata or 3 km before Kea Farm. While relatively small in spread compared to Tanah Rata, Brinchang is the densest in development - a tourist hub with local flavours and style. The epicentre of Brinchang is a tight pocket of shophouses—restaurants, stores and budget hotels, while the surroundings hold further commercial developments, holiday apartments and residential homes.

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What are the best things to do in Brinchang?

Brinchang offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Brinchang located?

Brinchang is located in Pahang, Malaysia, Asia. The coordinates are 4.4911 latitude, 101.3884 longitude.

What is the population of Brinchang?

Brinchang has a population of approximately 1,153 people, making it a town in Malaysia.

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Quick Information

Population
1,153
Continent
Asia
Country
Malaysia
Region
Pahang
Timezone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Coordinates
4.4911, 101.3884

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Malaysia

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
994
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Brinchang

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Cameron Highlands

A cool colonial hill station with rolling tea plantations, strawberry farms, and mossy forests in the mountains of Peninsular Malaysia.

3 km · about 5 min drive

mountain pass

Cameron Highlands (Tanah Rata)

Hill station at 1,450 metres reached by winding roads through tea plantations, the main town on the Cameron Highlands circuit.

3 km · about 5 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Mount Batu Brinchang

Highest road-accessible point in Peninsular Malaysia at 2,031 metres, topped by a mossy forest and a summit observation tower.

3 km · about 5 min drive

natural wonder

Gua Tempurung

Large limestone show cave near Gopeng, Perak, just off the North–South Expressway with guided river passages and parking.

24 km · about 30 min drive

castle

Kellie's Castle

An unfinished Moorish-Scottish mansion begun in 1915 by Scottish planter William Kellie-Smith and abandoned when he died of pneumonia in 1926. Its roofless brick towers and hidden staircases sit beside the Raya River.

33 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Ipoh Old Town

A charming tin-mining era town with colonial architecture, street art, cave temples, and some of Malaysia's best street food.

35 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Brinchang

  • Right hereCameron HighlandsA cool colonial hill station with rolling tea plantations, strawberry farms, and mossy forests in the mountains of Peninsular Malaysia.
  • Right hereCameron Highlands (Tanah Rata)Hill station at 1,450 metres reached by winding roads through tea plantations, the main town on the Cameron Highlands circuit.
  • Right hereMount Batu BrinchangHighest road-accessible point in Peninsular Malaysia at 2,031 metres, topped by a mossy forest and a summit observation tower.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Brinchang.

Berincang

🇲🇾 Malaysia

0 km awayPop. 1,153

Tanah Rata

🇲🇾 Malaysia

3 km awayPop. 7,000

Ringlet

🇲🇾 Malaysia

8 km awayPop. 8,242

Blue Valley

🇲🇾 Malaysia

11 km awayPop. 1,301

Sungai Siput

🇲🇾 Malaysia

24 km awayPop. 49,000

Gopeng

🇲🇾 Malaysia

25 km awayPop. 1,330

Ulu Kinta

🇲🇾 Malaysia

27 km awayPop. 9,799

Cenderiang

🇲🇾 Malaysia

30 km awayPop. 1,400

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