Chiling waterfalls, Waterfall in Selangor, Malaysia

Chiling Waterfalls lie on the path to Fraser's Hill in Selangor, Malaysia. The site consists of three separate vertical waterfalls, each about 20 m tall, dropping over rock ledges into pools along the Chiling River.

The area around the Chiling Waterfalls was declared a protected sanctuary in the early 2000s, primarily to safeguard the native Mahseer fish. Managed access and visitor rules were introduced at that point to prevent damage to the river and surrounding forest.

The river below the three falls lies within a fish sanctuary managed by the Selangor Fisheries Department, whose buildings and campsite stand near the trailhead. Anglers come for the Mahseer, a river carp prized as a sport fish, and the sanctuary rules keep the pools stocked for them. Visitors see the department's signboards before the first river crossing.

Getting to the falls means crossing the river several times, so wear shoes that can get wet and clothes you do not mind soaking. The trail takes roughly 90 minutes each way, so plan for a half-day outing and bring water and snacks.

The pools beneath the falls are home to Mahseer fish that can grow quite large, and they are often visible just below the surface when the water is calm. Watching them from the rocks is one of the quieter pleasures of the visit that many people walk past without noticing.