If you're exploring Gopeng Agrotech, make sure to include a visit to the HOGA Gaharu Tea Valley! Situated in Gopeng, this expansive tea plantation covers 300 acres and is home to approximately 200,000 agarwood trees, infusing the air with a tranquil aroma the moment you set foot on the plantation grounds.
(Main entrance of HOGA)
(HOGA Gaharu Tea Valley Map)
(Gui Pak (Grandfather Tortoise), the mascot of HOGA)
HOGA Gaharu Tea Valley offers shuttle services with stops at three distinct locations: Hilltop View & Cafe, the Hugging Park, and the Lovers Park & Waterfall. From the Hilltop View & Cafe, visitors can take in panoramic views of the sprawling agarwood tree plantation and indulge in meals at the on-site restaurant.
(First stop: Hilltop View & Cafe, where you can look at the whole plantation)
(The agarwood tree plantation)
At the second stop, you'll not only find picturesque lakeside vistas but also encounter numerous agarwood trees adorned with intricately carved animal figures. Visitors can embrace these agarwood trees, believed to bring good fortune and gives the trees spiritual energy. Perhaps you'd like to try counting the animal tree carvings?
(Lakeside of second stop, look closer, there's fish inside)
(Tree painting, why don't have an animal painting hunt?)
The third stop is the Lovers Park & Waterfall. You'll discover an array of decorations and setups ideal for photoshoots, alongside two colossal lover's trees entwined in an eternal embrace, symbolizing everlasting love. Legend has it that this romantic display was inspired by the love story of a white man and a local indigenous woman, whose passionate bond blossomed at first sight.
(Colourful stairs, not just the beginning of the third stop, but also a nice place for group photo)
(Chinese Zodiac statue and other decorations are inside the third stop)
(The hugging tree, the colour of one tree is lighter while another is darker, a must-visit for couples)
(Waterfall, you may take a photo beside it)
(Tin mining painting inside HOGA)
In addition to exploring the plantation's beauty, visitors can also purchase various agarwood products, including ice cream, tea leaves, and sachets. Agarwood tea is renowned for its sleep-inducing, blood sugar-controlling, and anti-bloating properties, while its fragrance can uplift spirits and soothe emotions. What sets this tea plantation apart is its focus on cultivating agarwood trees specifically for tea production, making it a precious sanctuary for tea enthusiasts.
(Agarwood ice cream, cooling dessert with unique agarwood aroma)
Whether you're here to marvel at the scenic vistas or indulge in agarwood products, a visit to this plantation promises an unforgettable experience.
HOGA Gaharu Tea Valley
📍 Lot 9840, Kampung Sungai Itek, Gopeng, Malaysia
🖱️ https://hoga.my/
⏰ 9.15am-8.00pm
💰 RM 10
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