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Malaysia: Embarking on experiential learning in nature escapades close to the urban spaces of Kuala Lumpur

Sungai Chilling in the province of Selangor, Malaysia, is a nature reserve consisting of a picturesque waterfall and the Sungai Chilling Fish sanctuary, a project under the Selangor State Fisheries Department. This idyllic nature trove being located roughly at a distance of 75kms from the northern peripheries of Kuala Lumpur that involves about an hour and half drive via the town of Kuala Kubu Bharu, is one of the main eco-travel spots closest to the bustling spaces of Kuala Lumpur. For day-trippers and campers, Sungai Chilling provides a perfect setting for nature-based recreational opportunities within a convenient distance. The central attraction, the Chilling waterfalls, is located at a certain height that makes it necessary for visitors to cross the rapid flowing river 5 times and a trek uphill for almost 4 hours through the bushes and dense vegetation of Malaysian rainforests. The difficulty in negotiating with rapid flowing river are generally moderate especially on a rainless day and is therefore somewhat within the reach of softer ecotravelers. However, during rainy days and thunderstorms, the hike can become challenging and can involve considerable levels of risk as the waterflow in the river increases substantially sometimes taking the form of flash floods. In...

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