The Cameron Highlands, Malaysia

In the northern parts of mainland Malaysia, the Cameron Highlands is a nice escape from the hot weather at the beach resort towns. It's fairly easy to get to from Thailand as well. Great hiking, mixing up deep jungle with the prettiest tea plantations imaginable. They have strawberries,too.

Just a little bit further east you can add Taman Negara National Park with lots of wildlife, including tigers and elephants.