page_title: Kuala Kubu Bharu
section_title: Famous attractions
hierarchical_section_title: Kuala Kubu Bharu / Famous attractions
caption_attribution_description: English: Kuala Kubu Bharu General Hospital. Bulid during British colonization, This hospital was infamous as landmark for several malay films such as Mistik (2003)
context_page_description: Kuala Kubu Bharu, is the district capital of Hulu Selangor District, Selangor, Malaysia. It was built after the town of Kuala Kubu was found to be unfit to continue as a town due to its severe flood problem, particularly when it was completely destroyed in a flood disaster in 1883. Kuala Kubu Bharu is located on the foothill of the famous Titiwangsa Mountain Range and well known as one of the vital water catchment area for the state of Selangor.
  Kuala Kubu Bharu is arguably the first garden township in Asia, planned by the first government town planner of British Federated Malay States, Charles Crompton Reade in 1925.
context_section_description: KKB has retained most of its charm with its traditional and quaint shophouses, a 1930s clock tower and an old fire station.  A Buddhist temple (Guan Yin Ge Temple or 觀音阁) that survived the flood was refurbished in the 1980s, and is also another attraction, while Cecil Ranking's grave, presently within the compound of MRSM Kuala Kubu Bharu, might be a stop for those interested in KKB's history.  Cecil Ranking's grave also acts as a monument, commemorating the 1883's flood disaster.
  Colonial shophouses still make up most of KKB's architectural landscape, spanning from the 1920s to the 1980s, which makes it ideal for pleasant walking tours.  Its grid-iron street layout are made up of sundry shops, eateries, traditional barber and even a former cinema, converted into an entertainment centre.  Visitors can also enjoy the cool weather as KKB is surrounded by lush trees and tropical jungle. Cyclist enthusiasts can be seen especially during the weekend wondering the KKB environment and finally taking a break/rest at the mamak corner shop in the town.
  Typical tourist attractions that can be explored in KKB include an art gallery and the old railway station. There are a few budget hotels, a golf course, bus terminal and KTM Komuter train station but not much else exists in terms of infrastructure and facilities.
  The town is hardly what you call hectic, but there is a fair amount of activity that goes on.  Locals go about their daily routine and there are plenty of restaurants to sample local Malaysian food.  One place to enjoy home-styled Hainanese cooking in a traditional shophouse is Sun Sun Seng Nam.  The old Malaya style restaurant still maintains its old fixtures and signages, and customers can choose to sit in the traditional wooden booths to enjoy famous Hainanese dishes.  Another spot to please the hungry traveller is Teng Wun bakery, famous for its kaya puffs and cupcakes
  KKB has been a choice retreat for the renowned Malaysian writer, Rehman Rashid, who completed his celebrated book, 'A Malaysian Journey'; he also devoted KKB in its Epilogue (August 31, 1992). KKB too, is also referred to in a song by the celebrated Malaysian singer, Sudirman Arshad, JOGET KENANGAN MANIS, where he suggested Kalau Pergi Kuala Kubu Tulis Nama Atas Batu. (translate: If you go to/visit Kuala Kubu write your name on the rock/stone).
  Some of the famous attractions in KKB, among others are:-
  Buddhist Temple of the old town known as Guan Yin Ge Temple (觀音阁), which survived the 1883 flood but was forced to be abandoned during Malayan Emergency period, was eventually rediscovered and refurbished in 1980s by local Buddhist community and Penang Kek Lok Si Temple. The Temple was renamed as Guan Yin Gu See Temple (觀音古寺).
  Kuala Kubu Bharu town centre
  Kuala Kubu Road old railway station
  Cecil Ranking's gravestone, a monument located within the MRSM Kuala Kubu Bharu
  Broken Dam (Ampang Pecah), the site of the old town of Kuala Kubu
  Chiling waterfalls, 50 meters tall.
  the site of Sir Henry Gurney's murder at Jalan Kuala Kubu Bharu–Raub (Federal Route )
  New Dam built in Kampung Pertak (15-minutes drive from the town). The highest Dam in Malaysia. Better known as Sungai Selangor Dam.
  Kuala Kubu Bharu Golf course
  the old mosque of Kuala Kubu, Masjid Al-Hidayah Ampang Pechah
  the stone monument (1925), commemorating the Silver Jubilee of King George V, located in front of Masjid Ar-Rahimiah Kuala Kubu Bharu
  the art-deco clock tower (1937), located in front of Hulu Selangor District and Land Office, on top of the hill (Bukit Kerajaan) overlooking the town of KKB. This clock tower was built to commemorate the coronation of King George VI
  Alor Lempah, a recreational area along the Selangor River, located south of KKB, near to the original site of Ampang Pechah
  Bukit Kutu (formerly known as Treacher's Hill). Popular with hikers.
caption: Kuala Kubu Bharu Hospital
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