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SIGHTS
BIRD INTERPRETATION CENTRE
Fraser's Hill's main attraction is its abundant flora and fauna, in particular its birdlife.
Some 265 species of birds have been spotted here, including the Malaysian whistling
thrush, the Kinabalu friendly warbler, the brilliantly coloured green magpie, and the long-
tailed broadbill with its sky-blue chest. In June the hill station hosts its International Bird Race ,
in which teams of bird-watchers compete to record the highest number of species.
In the sports centre opposite the Puncak Inn, there's a Bird Interpretation Centre at the
golf clubhouse; get the key from the staff at the Puncak Inn.
EXHIBITION
JERIAU WATERFALL
Located about 4km northwest of the town centre, along Jln Air Terjun, is Jeriau Waterfall,
where you can also swim. It's a 20-minute climb up from the road to reach the falls.
WATERFALL
WORTH A DETOUR
KUALA KUBU BHARU
Most travellers zip through Kuala Kubu Bharu, 72km north of KL, en-route to Fraser's Hill. However, the charm-
ing, stuck-in-time town known as KKB is the jumping off point for various adventurous outdoor activities such as
rafting and kayaking on the Selangor Dam, Sungai Selangor and Sungai Chiling. A recommended outfitter is Pi-
erose Swiftwater ( www.raftmalaysia.com ).
A popular jungle trek is to the 20m-tall Chiling Waterfall on Sungai Chiling. This is a 1½-hour walk from the so-
called Rainbow Bridge on route 55 leading up to Fraser's Hill. The route is clearly marked, but it's a good idea to
hire a guide, since you have to cross the river five times and it's important to be aware of flash flooding. Happy
Yen ( 017-369 7831; www.happyyen.com ; tour R250 per person) organises tours to the falls from KL.
KKB is connected to KL by the KTM Komuter train (RM5.60); you'll need to change at Rawang. From the sta-
tion a taxi to the town centre costs around RM5. Accommodation is limited to basic hotels; better to use Fraser's
Hill as a base, or the rough-luxe Sekeping Serendah Retreat (
012-324 6552; www.serendah.com ; cabins from
RM500/650;
), self-catering cabins in the rainforest near Serendah, 35km south of KKB and also on the train
line.
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