Maxwell’s Hill

hill, Malaysia

Also known as: Bukit Maxwell

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Bukit Maxwell, formerly known as Maxwells Hill, is Malaysia's oldest hill station, located near Taiping in northwestern Peninsular Malaysia. It is situated at an elevation of approximately 3,399 feet (1,036 meters) and is accessible only by four-wheel-drive vehicles. The hill is known for its produce, including cabbages and tomatoes, as well as its diverse flora. Tourists often ascend to Cottage, the resort's highest accessible point. The area is picturesque, lying at the foot of the hill.1

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Malaysia
Climate of Malaysia
…per year, while the wettest, Maxwell’s Hill, northwest of Ipoh, receives some 200 inches (5,000 mm) annually. Mean annual precipitation in Sabah varies from about 80 to 140 inches (2,030 to 3,560 mm), while most parts of Sarawak receive 120 inches (3,050 mm) or more per year.
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…per year, while the wettest, Maxwell’s Hill, northwest of Ipoh, receives some 200 inches (5,000 mm) annually. Mean annual precipitation in Sabah varies from about 80 to 140 inches (2,030 to 3,560 mm), while most parts of Sarawak receive 120 inches (3,050 mm) or more per year.
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Taiping
…situated at the foot of Bukit Maxwell (formerly Maxwells Hill; about 3,399 feet [1,036 metres] high), Malaysia’s oldest hill station, accessible only to four-wheel drive vehicles and noted for its cabbages, tomatoes, and flora. Tourists often climb to Cottage, the resort’s only accessible summit. Pop. (2000) 183,320.
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…situated at the foot of Bukit Maxwell (formerly Maxwells Hill; about 3,399 feet [1,036 metres] high), Malaysia’s oldest hill station, accessible only to four-wheel drive vehicles and noted for its cabbages, tomatoes, and flora. Tourists often climb to Cottage, the resort’s only accessible summit. Pop. (2000) 183,320.
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