Cactus Valley is not a new attraction. In fact, it has been open to visitor for many years. But many tend to skip it in favor of other places.
We’re here to tell you that it’s a quaint place even though it’s old. Although there are some things you should know before you come here.
Read on for more information.
Entrance Fees
It costs RM8 per adult to enter the park. They don’t charge any fees if you park in front.
Note: There is more parking higher up the hill but these are more convenient if you are also planning to visit the hilltop strawberry farm (Big Red Strawberry Farm). The two places are not connected directly.
What To See Here
The layout of the park appears messy at first. The main pathway branches out to smaller ones. Some of these paths are dead ends.
To make things simpler, we recommend checking out the top part of the park first, and then working your way down.
Our favorite part of the park is the central cacti display area. There are so many different cacti to see here. And the way they have arranged them is very appealing if you’re into photography.
We saw giant cacti – some are more than 80 years old. And other types that we’ve never come across before.
You might be tempted to, but a lot of the old cacti are not for sale.
Besides cacti, there are other flower bushes and even a section for grapes and apple trees.
When you get to the exit of the park (which makes a loop back to the entrance), there is a koi pond and a shop where you can buy potted plants.
Facilities
They don’t have an on-site café here, but they do have modern sit-down toilets.
Summary
Pros
- Impressive collection of cacti and succulents
- Beautiful desert-scaping
- You can see flowers and fruit trees here too
- Many seats throughout the park
- Not crowded
Cons
- Not wheelchair friendly (i.e., many stairs)
- Some parts are not as well maintained
- No animal exploitation (e.g., mini zoo)
- Limited parking
How To Get Here
Don’t have your own car? No problem, you can join a private day tour that starts with pick up in Ipoh.
The tours are led by experienced local tour guides/ drivers who can advise you on how best to spend a day in Cameron Highlands.
Find out more about the tours on WhatsApp.
Conclusion
Cactus Valley is worth a visit in our opinion. You’ll get to learn some different cactus types and get in some exercise with all the climbing.
If you’re expecting to see a lot more than cacti, you might be disappointed though. The best part about the park is their cacti.
Cactus Point
Don’t want to pay any entry fees? Cactus Point is an alternative place you can visit. They have some old cacti too though not as many. And you can buy reasonably priced plants and garden supplies here too.
Big Red Strawberry Farm
Many families find Big Red Strawberry Farm more accessible than its neighbour, Cactus Valley. There are no entrance fees, more visitor parking, and fewer steps to climb. This place has a spacious on-site café too.
