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Bukit Larut, formerly known as Maxwell Hill (but still often referred to by its latter name), is a hill resort located 10 km from Taiping, Perak, Malaysia. Founded in 1884, it is the oldest hill resort in Malaysia.〔Orientations Published by Pacific Communications Ltd., 1977; Item notes: v.8 1977〕〔China By Damian Harper Published by Lonely Planet, 2007; ISBN 1-74059-357-X, ISBN 978-1-74059-357-1〕 It is approximately 1250 m above sea level. Bukit Larut receives the highest rainfall in Malaysia because it is located in the wettest part of the country.〔Malaysia Handbook: The Travel Guide By Joshua Eliot, Jane Bickersteth Published by Footprint Travel Guides, 2002; ISBN 1-903471-27-3, ISBN 978-1-903471-27-2〕 Maxwell Hill was named after William George Maxwell, who was the British Assistant Resident in Perak.〔Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei By Charles De Ledesma, Mark Lewis, Pauline Savage, Rough Guides (Firm) Published by Rough Guides, 2003; ISBN 1-84353-094-5, ISBN 978-1-84353-094-7〕 Not as developed as other hill resorts such as the Genting Highlands and Cameron Highlands, Bukit Larut retains a colonial atmosphere with its quaint bungalows and English gardens. Access is available only by (government owned) resort authority's Land Rovers (private vehicles are not allowed without a permit) although people are free to walk up the hill as many do for exercise (reaching the peak can take up to 3–5 hours). The journey, 13 kilometres from the base to the top of Bukit Larut using Land Rovers take around 30 minutes. Maxwell Hill still retains its colonial origins with its old bungalows and gardens. This hill is ideal for birdwatchers and nature lovers, as the area provides a welcoming environment for the local wildlife. == Climate == Temperature at Maxwell Hill is between 15 and 25 °C and can drop to 10 °C at night. Bukit Larut is one of the wettest places in Malaysia with heavy rainfall all year round that can reach up to more than yearly. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Bukit Larut」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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