Tourists taking to the hills for a cool respite

Quick getaway: A large crowd queuing up to get on the cable cars at Awana Skyway to go up to Genting Highlands.

KUANTAN: The blazing weather in most parts of Pahang has resulted in many tourists visiting hilly areas such as Cameron High­lands, Fraser’s Hill and Genting Highlands. Some are coming from Singapore and even as far away as Europe.

Peter Leslie, who manages a tea plantation in Sungai Palas, Cameron Highlands, said all rooms at hotels and homestays had been fully occupied since Friday.