A World of Fantasy, Excitement
and Adventure.
Fascinating
Malaysia beckons all - especially those who are traveling with their
families and young children. Malaysia has a string of thrilling theme parks
and fun resorts that will transport one into a world of fantasy, excitement
and adventure. In theme parks, heroes and villains come alive in thrilling
games. Roller-coasters loop and twirl at terrifying speed as thrill-seekers
find themselves free from the daily routine of life and transported into a
world of make-believe. Malaysia's range of theme parks generally combine a
mixture of water activities, adventure, futuristic experiences, games and
rides, while resorts are just the place for relaxation and sightseeing.
Here are few suggestions for great family vacation locations below:
Colomar Tropicale
Families will enjoy exotic resorts such as Colmar Tropicale - a
French-themed resort located in Bukit Tinggi, Pahang, approximately
40 minutes drive from Kuala Lumpur via the Karak Highway. Situated
on 80-acres of forest land and 2,600 ft above sea level, Colmar
Tropicale has a host activities and facilities just perfect for the
family to enjoy in the beautiful outdoors of the panoramic Pahang
mountain range.
Genting Theme Park
First on the scene in the world of Malaysia theme park
entertainment was Genting, a highland resort about 51 km northeast
of Kuala Lumpur. Carved out of the Ulu Kali mountain range at 2000
metres above sea level the hill resort soon acquired the tag 'City
of Entertainment' because of the range of entertainment activities.
Cool mountain air further added to its lure as a place to get away
from it all and be transported into a world of excitement.
The Genting Theme Park is divided into indoor and outdoor sections.
Indoors, the theme park contains skill games, computerised as well
as coin-operated, and an opportunity to go into mysterious
landscapes, or experience double action. Space Odyssey 20 zaps you
through the darkness of space on a terrifying roller coaster ride.
If you want to get a quick glimpse of the attractions of the world,
take the Around the World Train Ride where animated figures dressed
in their national costumes will greet you as you pass each country's
landmarks.
Genting is also well-known for its casino which offers Blackjack,
Baccarat, Roulette, Keno, French Bull and Tai Sai among its range of
games.
A'Famosa Water World
This
is the southern region's playground for water lovers. Designed for
families it offers water-based attractions with safe bathing and
water activities for children. Among its novelty rides are high
speed slides, body slides and jet skis which enable older children
to enjoy action-based thrills on water.
For the younger ones, there is the 'Arabian Village', a
brightly-coloured playground structure inspired by Moorish
architecture. Topped by onion-shaped domes and minarets, the Arabian
Village offers unlimited fun for younger children as they climb the
steps, go through water tunnels or slide down water tubes and
slides.
The Lazy River, 504m long and 3 - 9m wide is the longest and widest
theme park river in the country and here families can enjoy a
leisure ride together aboard a family raft. If you think there is no
fun without waves, just head towards the Wave Pool where swelling
waves are simulated artificially and recreate the 'seaside
atmosphere'. You can experience getting splashed about by waves -
but without fear of getting into the 'deep end'.
Bukit Merah Laketown
Laketown, at the Bukit Merah Interchange along the North-South
Highway. All that you need for a refreshing stay can be found at the
resort - the Bukit Merah Laketown Inn, Bukit Merah Laketown Marina
Village, and Bukit Merah Laketown Waterpark. Surrounded by lush
tropical greenery and natural lake, the resort makes a suitable
getaway for the whole family.
The Bukit Merah Laketown Marina Village is a tourist festival
shopping village where you can find a wide variety of shops offering
items such as crafts, swim wear and suntan lotions. Its restaurant
Cafe Le Lac offers local and international cuisine's while its
bakery offers a variety of pastries and cakes. Its four function
rooms are available for seminars, exhibitions and events such as
wedding dinners or annual get-togethers. For family entertainment,
visitors can head towards kids amusement rides and also interactive
fountain.
The Bukit Merah Laketown Waterpark comprises 8 water attractions,
among them a Giant Wave Pool with simulated waves, Slow River Ride,
and Raft Tube Slides. The Giant Wave Pool creates waves up to a
metre high. For kids there is a Kiddie Bay. A 300m long Slow River
cruise on floating tubes is available for adults as well as a
specially-designed one for children. The Kid's Water Playground is a
unique 'obstacle' playground with big buckets of pouring water and
waterjet-guns to spray. The Giant Bubble, a first in Southeast Asia,
is a Swedish-made inflated bubble for visitors to climb, bounce,
slip and slide. Three Giant Water Flume Slides are provided where
you can ride through a 'Midstation' pool or race down the 100m slide
directly to the bottom pool. Facilities here include the Bubbles
Restaurant, a fast food themed restaurant that serves western and
local delights.
Wet World
Located
in Shah Alam, Wet World was established as a neighbourhood
waterpark. It is targeted for families who just want to have a
splashing good time without the stunts. There are, however,
recreational rides like the Monsoon Buster - the world's longest
uphill watercoaster that rises and dips for 222 metres. Facilities
include a fast food centre, gift shops and changing areas.
