Kuala Kubu Bharu is a charming little town at the foothills of Fraser's Hill in the Hulu Selangor district. Also known as 'KKB' by locals, the town began life as a mining colony in the 18th Century. Later, it housed a fortress built by warring Sultans during a period of civil war before falling into colonial hands. KKB was originally situated between two tributaries of the Selangor River, but a massive flood in 1883 wiped out the entire town, claiming 33 lives including District Magistrate and Revenue Collector Sir Cecil Ranking. The town was then moved to its present location on hilly terrain, surrounded by lush valleys, to prevent further tragic recurrences.
Sungai Chilling is a popular waterfall spot at the base of Fraser's Hill, located after the dam from Kuala Kubu Bharu. On weekends, Sungai Chilling attracts many visitors from urban centers and cities such as Kuala Lumpur, along with the occasional international tourist. Besides being a recreational park, the river has also been gazetted as a fish sanctuary, for one of the local species of mahseer called 'Tengas'. Access is by a small entrance with an arch along the trunk road to Fraser's Hill, immediately after the first narrow steel bridge.
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