Maxwell Hill is a hill resort located 10 km from Taiping, Perak ,Malaysia. Founded in 1884, it is the oldest hill resort in Malaysia. It is approximately 1250 m above sea level. Maxwell hill receives the highest rainfall in Malaysia because it is located in the wettest part of the country. Maxwell Hill has remained pretty much as it was years ago, hence its low impact on tourism. Up on the peak, the cool weather is a welcome to many visitors who are mostly nature lovers and birdwatchers. The appeal of the resort lies in its untouched beauty, embellished with flowers, birds and tree ferns.There are many jungle trails and one of the popular ones is the Maxwell Hill trail. This trail leads to the peak of Gunung Hijau at 1,449 m above sea level. Along the way, one will be able to see many species of birds, the vantage view of Taiping town, the exotic wild orchids, ferns and other flora and fauna.
the road up to Maxwell Hill was actually built by prisoner captured by the Japanese during World War II.
the prisoners were forced to build a road up the with their blood, sweat and lives.because that this place to be haunted.who visitor travel to this hill in Taiping has experienced strange encounters.such as footsteps outside the lodging, the feeling as if being touched by a cold presence and unexplained loud 'thud' sound on the door.
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