Planning a family-friendly holiday can be incredibly difficult task, for you have to find a destination that ticks all the boxes and pleases all. Malaysia is one such destination which offers a plethora of attractions that cater to all tastes and ages. Whether it is golfing, shopping, or beach combing, the many myriad destinations in Malaysia offer opportunities for them all and more. You might then be tempted to ask but then what of the youngest members of a family? For children, in fact Malaysia offers wide assortment of delights which are guaranteed to enthrall and enchant.
Theme parks
Malaysia is home to a good selection of theme parks like Resorts World Genting which is located within close proximity to Kuala Lumpur and offers not one but three different theme park experiences at its three main facilities -an indoor park, an outdoor park and a water park. Other notable theme parks in Malaysia include the newly created amusement centres in the southern state of Johor, namely Legoland the only one of its kind in Asia, Hell Kitty Land and the Little Big Club. However, all these three newly constructed parks tend to cater to younger children.
Also worth a mention is the Sunway Lagoon Theme Park, a popular day trip option from Kuala Lumpur which also offers a multitude of thrills and chills within its five theme parks which include a wildlife park, an extreme park, a scream park, amusement park and water park. Other theme parks of note include theme parks like Lost World of Tambun in Ipoh, A’Famosa Resort near Melaka and the Bukit Merah Laketown Resort.
Nature Reserves
Malaysia’s many nature reserves and national parks give children a chance to learn about its fascinating flora and fauna. Moreover, these parks also give kids a chance to exercise their limbs as they explore their environs. One of the most kid-friendly nature reserves in Malaysia is the Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary and Deerland. This elephant conservation center which is easily accessed via a two-hour drive from Kuala Lumpur is home to 600 wild elephants. At this elephant refuge, children have the chance to interact with the pachyderms at close quarters as the sanctuary offers opportunities for children to go bareback riding on and even swim with these giant creatures. Yet another fun nature-based attraction for kids is the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park, home to numerous species of exotic birds and the world’s largest free-flight walk-in aviary.
Similar nature-based experiences can be had at reserves like the Zoo Negara, the Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Park, Orang Utan island part of the Bukit Merah Laketown Resort, the Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary in Sabah, the Penang National Park and, the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park in Sabah
Cultural attractions
Cultural attractions are not usually a hit with children but, you can entertain your children as well as give them a history lesson if you plan appropriately. One such cultural expedition can be planned to Putrajaya, a planned city located 25 km south of Kuala Lumpur. Putrajaya functions as the administrative capital of Malaysia and is home to several grand buildings like the prime minister’s residence, the court house and various other colonial edifices. Such a sight-seeing expedition to Putrajaya can be combined with some fun activities like a boat cruise of Putrajaya Lake or a leisurely stroll in the gorgeous Putrajaya botanical gardens, believed to be home to more than 700 species of flowers and plants.
Beaches
Malaysia is renowned for its many pristine beachfronts like Batu ferringhi in Penang, and Pantai Cenang in Langkawi which offer a whole host of water sporting facilities at the various resorts that they host. These various water based activities like banana boat rides, snorkeling, riding in glass bottom boats are always a hit with children and adults alike.
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