Owing to Youngman Lim's good planning, our waterfall trip finally materialised. This is the largest ever self-drive family excursion I had experienced with Elgin being the youngest one, aged 7, and the most senior are some of our parents aged 60-70++. Undoubtedly, this is one such waterfall that is meant for people of all ages. For there is not much of climbing and walking required to reach the stream. Thank God the mosquitoes here are also less ferocious and hungry as compared to other waterfall spots I have been in other parts of Malaysia. Although I was obliged to donate few drips of my fresh warm blood to one or two of them.. 
The park has a wonderful name in Malay, "Santuari Ikan Sungai Chilling" which means "Chilling River, the sanctuary for all fishes". Perhaps the name holds truth for the fact that this wonderful waterfalls spot is not known by many as the development seemed to be minimum. As such, wild life especially the fish seems to stay away from danger of predators and they can happily take refuge in the Chilling River. There is no commercially own chalet nor operators of any outdoor activities. In fact, no entrance fee is imposed except a charge of 50 cents per head for unlimited usage of washroom. The waterfall is located within a protected rain forest. To reach this waterfall, you need to take the exit at Kuala Kubu Baru, go along the same direction that takes you to Fraser Hill.
After passing a dam, about 100 meters away you will hit at the entrance to the waterfall park which the entrance sign is clearly visible at the right side of the road.
Few steps from the entrance, a signage was put up to inform the public that entry without permit is prohibited, failing which, there will be a jail term of 3-year. I believe this is not put enforced as no authorities nor rangers was around to stop us from entering.
You need to thread along a small muddy path and only within 10 minutes' walk you will reach an open field with a canopy erected beside the river bank which we have assumed it as our picnic spot.
According to someone, you have to cross through 3 rivers to reach at the upper streat to view the legendary fall. We did not pursue on such mission due to the weather condition. The above pic shows the first river which is connected by a hanging bridge constructed by suspension cables. Kids get either nervous or excited with their wobbly feets up on this bridge.
Look! Little Janice got carried away with the splashing joy..
Poor Christina was thinking real hard whether to dip in with me in the water- I supposed she was torn between getting the fun from soaking wet or looking good
We are at the lowest part of the stream. Obviously the water is not crystal clear, but as the name denotes, the river water was indeed very chilling.
Thanks to Winnie for her generosity in sponsoring a 2kg yummy chocolate cream cake for everybody.Not forgetting Youngman's turkish coffee to go along with. Lots of food and snacks brought by our team members. From crackers, peanuts, beanpaste pastries (tau sa pia) to pan fried bun..Yeah! Christina's tea eggs were yummy! Gosh! My Elgin ate 2 at one go!! Just imagine we could still stomached in after a heavy lunch at Kuala Kubu town.
As usual Lam took his heroic guts to fight with the rapid flow in confirming a safe spot for the group to play while Franco cautiously test water using his feet.
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