Kea Farm Market in Cameron Highlands: food, attractions and what to buy (2023)

Would you like to experience a roadside vegetable market in ?Cameron Highlands? Open most of the day, Kea Farm Market is located right between Tringkap and Brinchang town on the main road.

Possibly the largest of these markets, the Kea Farm Market is a popular shopping destination for visitors to buy fresh produce sold by local vendors and farmers.

Here's what to expect when you take a trip to Kea Farm Market!

Table of contents:

• Opening hours of the Kea Farmers Market
• What to buy at Kea Farm Market?
• What to eat at Kea Farm Market?
• Sights of Kea Farm
• Other attractions near Kea Farm
• Hotel Granja Kea
• Host family at Kea farm
• How to get to Kea Farmers Market from Ipoh?

Kea farmers market

Due to the cool weather in Cameron Highlands, shopping at aFree areaA market like this can be fun (even if it's mostly vegetables!) as you can take your time wandering around the different stalls.

However, the Kea Farm Market has changed a lot in recent years. There used to be stalls on both sides of the street. See photo below.

Today the hill has been completely flattened on one side to make way for a metered car park (costs RM7 per vehicle per entrance).

And as you drive further in, you come to a rose garden and a large, brand new car park forCH Florapark.

Opening hours of the Kea Farmers Market

Although the market isOpen every day, it is busier on weekends and public holidays.

Traffic in this area can be very congested. And we find it busy even in the middle of the week.

Therefore, finding a parking space for your car at Kea Farm Market is not an easy task. Even with two new paid parking spaces.

The following photo shows the traffic situation on a busy day at Kea Farm Market before all the recent developments:

From time to time, even a police officer will help direct the traffic!

Looking at Kea Farm Market now, it is still a busy place full of tourists. And although the road has been greatly widened, many cars compete for available parking spaces.

So you need to plan your itinerary well before heading to Cameron Highlands to avoid getting stuck in the Kea Farm Market traffic jam.

You won't want to pass this place more than once if you can avoid it.

• Location:43 und 44, Medan Argo, Kea Farm, 39100 Brinchang, Pahang
• Opening hours:8 a.m. - 6 p.m

What to buy at Kea Farm Market?

If you go, you'll have more choices to choose fromearlyin the morning! Strawberries are especially popular!

Don't be fooled into buying everything at the same stall, chances are the stalls in the background can sell the same thing at a better price!

some sellerssteamVegetables like yams available on site for snacks if you prefer while exploring Kea Farm Market.

What you can find at Kea Farm Market:

• Vegetables

• strawberries

• fresh flowers
• Multi-Grade Sweetcorn - Check your order after you receive it
• Honig
• Souvenirs (e.g. t-shirts, keychains, etc.)
• Fried snacks (e.g. sweet potato)
• Dulce
• Ice Cream (Puku and Popstick)
• And

• potted plants

Shopping tips for Kea Farm Market

• Don't underestimate how quickly heat can spoil your newly acquired food. And if you can prevent itdon't leave them in the carwhen parking in the sun.
• Products sold at the market may be repeated from stall to stall, so do not buy from the first stall you see. You might get a better price elsewhere!
• Ifclose of businesscome, you can findunexpected bargainfor vegetables and fruit.

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What to eat at Kea Farm Market?

you will only findAppetizerslike sweet potato fries, steamed corn and homemade ice cream at Kea Farm Market.

Apropos Eis:

1. PUKU coffee

The PUKU Café on the Kea Farm is a cute stallhomemade yoghurt ice cream. costs onlyRM7-8 pro Riegelfor their delicious ice cream!

Can't decide on a flavor? Try chocolate, strawberry (for selfies), green tea or tiramisu!

In our opinion, the strawberry flavor is more delicious (i.e. tastier) than chocolate.

Hours of Operation: 9:00am to 6:00pm (or 6:30pm on weekends)

For real food, these places should suffice if you want to taste somethingCameron-Highland-Essen:

1. 1 Satay Cameron(4 min walk) – Delicious satay at incredible prices (<RM2/stick)
2. Sinar Hijjaz-Kaffee(2 minute walk) - Malaysian food; panoramic views; steamboat available
3. J&J kitchen Pico kitchen(at the Sheep Sanctuary ticket office) – Chinese restaurant (not halal)

Sights of Kea Farm

1. Kea Strawberry Farms

There is a strawberry farm for those interestedKea Garden Guesthouse– which we cover in more detail later in this post!

Besides this one, there are at least 2 others that are also not too far away:

1. EQ strawberry farm
2. Rajus Hill Strawberry Farm Café

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2. The Sheep Sanctuary at Kea Farm

The Sheep Sanctuary at Kea Farm is a relatively new attraction (opened in 2019) by Goh Bing Tzuan. It is inspired by the sheep farms of Taiwan.

• Opening hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m
• Entrance Fees: RM8 (adult), RM5 (child)

Expect lots of families to come here during the school holidays!

Here are about 20 merino sheep from Australia. Visitors can feed and interact with the friendly sheep (RM4 per pack, although you get a free box with your admission ticket).

More about the Sheep Sanctuary.

Note: The sheep are currently kept in small pens, but the owner plans to add more grass fields to allow the sheep to roam freely.

Other attractions near Kea Farm

It may not take long to fully explore Kea Farmers Market.

What's next?

Luckily there are some attractions nearby!

1. Center of the roses

Go all the way inland from the main road:

You should see thatHotel Copthorneon a distant hill on your left followed by some apartments and a school before reaching the rose center on the right.

As it is on a hill you can get something nicebeautiful viewthe area at the top of the gardens! The colorful gardens are a pleasant stroll!

• Distance from Kea Farm:11 minutes walk
• Entrance fee:RM5 (adult), RM2 (child)
• Opening hours:8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m

Continue reading:The 4 most beautiful rose gardens in the Cameron Highlands that flower lovers cannot miss!

2. Punta del Cactus, Brinchang, Pahang

Vergiant cactusin the huge collection of cacti in this nursery.

Besides cacti they haveSucculents, pitcher plants, flowers, mossesand other plants you can buy to take home.

There are over-the-counter guides on how best to care for your new plants. And if you need to stock up, they have itgarden supplies and fertilizersalso for sale!

• Distance from Kea Farm:8 minutes walk
• Entrance fee:Frei
• Opening hours:9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m
• Monitoring:You have yoursteam restauranton the property!

3. Raju's Hill Strawberry Farm

This strawberry farm is busy with tourists on weekendsfreivisit.

Note: The path up Raaju Hill is steep and not suitable for people with knee problems. Cars can drive up.

There is afree ridehow they grow and process their strawberries.

IsGift shop on sitesell their products. Plug in yoursCaféfor a strawberry-infused treat while admiring the view!

• Distance from Kea Farm:5 minutes walk
• Entrance fee:Frei
• Opening hours:8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m

Continue reading:The 11 Best Strawberry Farms in Cameron Highlands

4. Cameron Highlands Butterfly Farm

One of the oldest establishments in the Cameron Highlands, thebutterfly farmshows more than just butterflies!

But the addition ofmini zoogives cause for concern (in terms of animal welfare).

• Distance from Kea Farm:8 minutes walk
• Entrance fee:RM7 (adult), RM4 (child)
• Opening hours:Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Saturday – Sunday: 8am – 7pm; Holiday: 8:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m

5. Orchid and Rose Garden

Browse the colourful, well-kept garden and admire the different species of plants, some veryunusual flowersthey exhibited.

beautiful thereTalblickalso from this nursery!

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• Distance from Kea Farm:13 minutes walk
• Entrance fee:RM6 (adult), RM4 (child)
• Opening hours:9 a.m. to 6 p.m
• Monitoring:The day care center cannot be seen from the main street because it is blocked by a building

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6. Cameron-Platz

Cameron Square is themall onlyand Cameron Highlands.

Heu3 floorsof fast food restaurants, retail outlets and other businesses including Mr DIY and a pharmacy (Watsons).

There is one for entertainmentsmall playroomas well as aKaraoke-Centerand a3D Trick Art Gallery.

• Distance from Kea Farm:13 minutes walk
• Opening hours:10 a.m. to 10 p.m
• Monitoring:Andamusement parkis next door (Holiday's Park); There is no ATM in the mall

7. Yes Feng Gu Wellness Farm

Lots of tourists on the way toBOH Teeplantage Palas RiverThey often make a detour to Ee Feng Gu Bee Farm.

Esfreicome in and stroll through the garden. If you go further down you will see the actual bee farm. The workers can tell you more about the bees if you're curious!

• Distance from Kea Farm:10 minutes on foot
• Entrance fee:Frei
• Opening hours:8 a.m. to 7 p.m

Continue reading:Top 3 Honey Bee Farms in Cameron Highlands

Hotels near Kea Farm

If you're staying in a hotel near the market, you don't have to worry about parking.

And you can be one of the first visitors to the market in the morning!

1. Copthorne Hotel Cameron Highlands

The 4-star Copthorne Hotel in the Cameron Highlands is thatlargest tourist centerHere. You can easily see the complex as it is located on a hill overlooking the Brinchang Valley.

What you will like:

• Many facilities (e.g. gym, sauna, spa, heated indoor pool, children's playground, etc.)
• Free Wi-Fi
• guest parking
• Comfortable rooms with coffee makers

Good to know:

• Rooms on the higher floors have the best views
• Onsite steamboat restaurant (Millennium Garden)
• Bar (Crickethalle)
• Café 18°Celsius
• Apartment options can be reserved.
• Laundry service and bike rental

• Distance from Kea Farm:3 minutes by car
• ADDRESS:Granja Kea, Brinchang, 39100 Brinchang, Pahang
• Contact:+605-496 1777
• Price range:~RM170 a 200€

2.Nova Highlands Hotel and Resort

These aremodern suitesDirectly next to itCameron Square shopping mall.

Each suite has oneprivate balcony, own bathroom, kitchenetteand some even have a dining room!

What you will like:

• Multi-storey guest car park
• spacious rooms
• The kitchen is equipped with crockery.
• Flat screen TV and seating area in suite
• Daily Breakfast Buffet (Nova Highlands Cafe)
• Free Wi-Fi
• 24/7 reception

Good to know:

• Bike rental available
• 2 minutes walk awayPlaza Cameron
• Laundry service available (extra charge)
• When making your reservation, please note that if you prefer an apartment to a hotel, you may have to share the apartment with other guests. Unless you book the entire apartment!

• Distance from Kea Farm:3 minutes by car or 13 minutes on foot
• ADDRESS:La Plaza, Jalan Aranda Nova, Brinchang, 39100 Brinchang, Pahang
• Contact:+605-496 8805
• Price range:~ RM 100 bis RM 140

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Homestays near Kea Farm

There is a very photogenic host familyless than a minute walkfrom the Kea Farmers Market!

1. Kea Garden Guesthouse

Many visitors stay here because of the happyBeautiful gardenand its location near the market!

What you will like:

• Coffee on site
• own strawberry garden
• The chalets can also be booked.

Good to know:

• Choose rooms on higher floors so you don't hear any noise from below
• The rooms are not suitable for tall people (over 180 cm)

• Distance from Kea Farm:1 minute walk
• ADDRESS: Brinchang, 39000 Brinchang, Pahang
• Contact:+605-496 1472
• Price range: ~RM100 to RM200

2. Mini-Chalet Kea Garden

When they say mini they mean acapsule concept! Only a fan, a small shelf, a double bed and a TV fit into these rooms.

Guests are assignedLockersand partsCommunal toilets and showers.

What you will like:

• Free WiFi throughout the building
• Clean facilities and rooms
• Good prospects
• comfortable beds

Good to know:

• Managed by Kea Garden Guest House
• Prayer rooms are available.
• Hair dryers and some toiletries are provided.

• Distance from Kea Farm:1 minute walk
• ADDRESS:Kea Garden Gästehaus, Brinchang, 39000 Brinchang, Pahang
• Price range:~RM60 to RM100

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How to get to Kea Farmers Market from Ipoh?

Kea Farm Market is located 3 km north of Brinchang city and 3 km before Tringkap. usually lasts~8 minutesdrive to Brinchang market. AND15 minutesde Tanah Rata.

However, this may take much longer as traffic from Brinchang to Kea Farmers' Market is heavy on weekends and public holidays.

If you don't want to drive, you can take a taxi from Brinchang or Tanah Rata.

Alternatively, you can opt for oneprivate tour servicelike RayTheTour to make you stand outIpoh in die Cameron Highlands.

And include the Kea Farm Market in your customCameron Highlands Tour Itinerary! With a local guide who will also accompany you!

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• How to get to Cameron Highlands from Kuala Lumpur
• How to get to Cameron Highlands from Singapore
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Diploma

This popular local market in Cameron Highlands is a must for first-time visitors to Cameron Highlands.

At the Kea Farm Market you can see firsthand what local farmers love to grow! Sample local snacks, get some fresh air, and maybe take home a souvenir or two.

It doesn't hurt that there are other attractions surrounding the market too!

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