🍃 Zen Vibes Only: A Peaceful Pause at Bukit Tinggi’s Japanese Garden 🏯✨

#gentingtrip Tucked away in the misty hills of Bukit Tinggi, I found a slice of Japan I didn’t know I needed. 🌿 8:30 AM — After winding up the mountain roads (windows down, cool breeze, Taylor Swift on repeat 🎶), I reached the Japanese Village. First thing I noticed? The silence. It’s the kind that wraps around you like a warm cup of matcha. 💚 Stone paths led me through bamboo groves and koi-filled ponds. Everything was picture-perfect — tiny bridges, mossy rocks, and even a little waterfall that sounded like a lullaby. I swear the air smelled like green tea and rain. 🍵☔ Funny moment? I tried the kimono rental experience — let’s just say I now know the struggle of walking gracefully in wooden slippers. 😂 Spoiler: I failed. But it was totally worth it for the photos under the sakura-style archways. 📸 Hidden gem: Climb a bit higher past the garden to discover a quiet teahouse nook with barely any visitors. I sat there, breathing in the mountain mist and feeling like a Studio Ghibli side character waiting for something magical to happen. 🐾🍃 10:00 AM — Ended the visit with a stroll through the Botanical Garden just next door. Flowers, herbs, and butterflies everywhere — like nature’s own zen playlist. ⸻ 🌸 Mini Itinerary: 8:00 AM — Drive up Bukit Tinggi (Colmar Tropicale entrance) 8:30 AM — Explore Japanese Garden & koi ponds 9:15 AM — Kimono dress-up + photo ops 9:45 AM — Teahouse chill spot & quiet time 10:00 AM — Botanical Garden walk ⸻ 🌿 Quick Tips: • Bring a light jacket — it’s cooler up there. • Kimono rental is RM20–RM30; worth it for the full experience! • Go early to avoid the tourist crowd and get that peaceful vibe. ⸻ Peaceful. Pretty. Unexpectedly poetic. If your soul needs a break from the city — this is your place. 💕🏞️