SUNWAY LAGOON THEME PARK

Spanning an area over 80 acres, Malaysia’s premier theme park in Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya, has thrills and spills to offer people of all ages! Divided into three sections; the Wild Wild West, World of Adventure and Waters of Africa, a day out in Sunway Lagoon is a fun-filled encounter to remember!

Wild Wild West

Take a walk on the wild side, to the days where cowboys and Red Indians ruled the Western frontier. Meet with cowboys and cowgirls in the authentically-built cowboy town and enjoy old-styled salons and thrilling rides for the whole family!

Get wet when you ride the Grand Canyon Rapid Falls, sitting in giant tubes while swirling around the 350 m river. The Niagra Falls Flume Ride is another major attraction where you and your friends get into logs and drop down a steep hill into a 260 m long river. Other great rides include the Buffalo Bill Coaster, Butch Cassidy’s Trail and Colorado Splash.

World of Adventure

The World of Adventure offers more breath-taking rides as excitement is the name of the game here! See majestic Bengal tigers roam in their enclosure or step into the Adventure Park and see the largest collection of scholar rocks in the world.

Ride through tunnels, bobby traps and tarantulas on the Lost City of Gold. After that, take a boat ride of a lifetime down Pirate’s Revenge, Malaysia’s first and only 360-degree rotating pirate ship that swivels you 24 m up the ground. Yet another exciting right in the Tomahawk but why not try walking across the 428 m suspension bridge across Sunway Lagoon’s lake and see the entire landscape from a bird’s eye-view?

Waters of Africa

Next up is the amazing journey through the Waters of Africa! The only African-themed water park in Malaysia, the Waters of Africa has some amazing rides such as the Congo Challenge; a six-lane race where visitors can race to the finish line at speeds of 40 km ph!


The gigantic African Pythons tubes are a great place for thrill-seekers. Choose from an enclosed slide, a half-open slide and a fully-open slippery slide. Also equally as exciting is the Cameroon climb, a delight for daredevils. Here, two riders can swoop down from a height of 15 m in double tubes and shoot up and forth till they come to a stand-still.

Then there’s a wave pool at Jeffrey’s Bay, the largest man-made surf pool in the world. Surfers can show off their skills here during competitions to find the best surfer! For the children, the Kalahari Kids is a special playground built to resemble an African village complete with huts and Masai warrior guarding the entrance.

TAMAN NEGARA RAINFOREST

Encompassing three states across the northern part of West Malaysia, Taman Negara is reputed to be the oldest tropical rainforest in the world. A popular ecotourism and adventure destination, this national park is teeming in in wildlife from rare plants to exotic birds and scarce animals like the Malayan Tiger, Asian elephant and Sumatran Rhinoceros.

Most visitors access Taman Negara through the town of Kuala Tahan, which is located across the river from the national park headquarters. From the visitor’s center, jungle hikes and other adventures can be arranged. There are a variety of exciting ways to experience the park’s natural attractions such as hiking, fishing, cave-exploring and 4WD safaris. One of the most popular things to do is the Canopy Walk, a long suspension bridge high above the treetops where visitors can walk and glimpse exotic birds. Guided night safaris are also available to see plants that only bloom at night, glow-in-the-dark fungi and nocturnal creatures like owls, leopard cats and water dragons. Climbing Teresek Hill also provides opportunities to see rare birds, wild boars and beautiful panoramic views. Visiting the settlements of indigenous groups, known Orang Asli, are worthwhile to learn about their traditions and tips for surviving in the jungle.

For food choices, the floating restaurants along Kula Tahan’s riverside are not to be missed. These cafes and restaurants offer the likes of fried rice, soups, sandwiches, drinks and unforgettable experiences.

CAMERON HIGHLANDS

Providing a cool escape from the heat of the lowlands, the Cameron Highlands in the Titiwangsa Mountains are one of Malaysia’s oldest tourist destinations. Developed with an English garden charm, this beautiful tableland offers lush scenery, colorful flower farms, tea plantations, forests, lakes, wildlife and outdoor recreation.

A good network of roads makes access by car, buses, mini vans and taxis easy amid the picturesque landscape. Although lying in considerable distances from one another, several towns and settlements also dot the area, offering lodging, restaurants, bars, colorful markets and museums such as the Time Tunnel Gallery, which showcases the history, people and development of the Camerons. The most popular of these towns are Brinchang and Tanah Rata.

As Malaysia’s chief tea and flower producer, the Cameron Highlands abounds in sprawling tea plantations and flower gardens as well as vegetable farms, fruit orchards, butterfly gardens and honey bee farms. Many of these establishments are open to the public. Several pictorial golf courses are available for golfers. A scenic car drive to Malaysia’s highest point, Mount Brinchang, presents spectacular views, while the Mossy Forest features a boardwalk through untouched trees and plants as well as glimpses of birds, animals, reptiles and insects. Well-marked jungle trails lead hikers to beautiful waterfalls and panoramic overlooks.

Check out this great video about Cameron Highlands.