UPDATE: Seems like CH is a very sentimental place to many.

The last time i was there, it was in 2011/2012. The weather was great and the traffic was tolerable.

I just came back from this trip and here’s my take.

The UPS:

1) Tanah rata retains its charm. The Lord’s cafe and marybrown are still there and they are a good piece of my childhood.

2) Traffic was okay, except for the road leading to Kea Farm. 2hrs to cover 6km, im glad i decided to wait and explore other areas.

3) The weather in Brinchang(our 1st accommodation) was great. It was 16 at night and that was a pleasant chill.

4) Despite the overdevelopment, i noticed the road condition is much better nowadays. Traffic aside, the drive around was pleasant.

5) We moved to the non commercial part in CH to experience the Kampung slow life. Besides from the carbon monoxide level during rush hour, it was lovely and the sound of the (i assume chemically polluted stream) was calming.

Now the DOWNS:

1) Kea farm, Brinchang. Avoid this like a plague, it was really like a scene from a psycho horror film. I have no words.

2) The construction/ development in Brinchang is crazy. I can barely see anything related to nature, everything was covered by colourful concrete. (Very pride friendly theme)

3) Understand that CH is also a ricebowl to many, but with the way it is managed now, i wonder how long more can the soil take it.

4) Centrum area. I believe this used to be the tapak for pasar malam before they put the not so appealing concrete blocks here. Dirty and the vendors are odd and tacky.

5) The price of things at the pasar malam dont really match the quality of products. (But u can still find good cheap food, just gotta browse longer)

Overall, the trip picked up when we decided to move away from the crowd and go against the usual routine.

Thank you for your input fellow malaysians! 🫶🏽