Located in Southeast Asia, Malaysia is a scenic country blessed with exquisite beaches, lust rainforests, and dazzling shopping scenes. Attracting nearly 700,000 Indian tourists, Malaysia is one of the top holiday destinations in the world and among the most affordable international destinations for Indians. Moreover, it has a plethora of amusement parks, water resorts, animal farms, and technology-based entertainment centers making it one of the perfect destinations to take your kids to enjoy. In short, there is something for everyone in this Asian country. Are you confused about where to go and what to do in Malaysia with kids? Then check our comprehensive list of some of the top things to do with kids in Malaysia as part of Malaysia tour packages.
Enjoy a day at Sunway Lost World of Tambun
Located on the outskirts of Ipoh, the Lost World of Tambun is a captivating theme park and adventure family holiday destination in Malaysia. Surrounded by lush tropical jungle, natural hot springs, 400-million-year-old limestone hills, and an array of attractions, the park spreads over an area of about 40 acres and is maintained by Sunway Group. The park features adrenaline-pumping adventures, world-class roller coaster rides, and a range of exhilarating amusement attractions that will provide you with a thrilling experience. Besides, visitors can also enjoy nocturnal wildlife at the Petting Zoo, and marvel at the newly opened Luminous Forest, an enchanted forest illuminated with otherworldly flora and fauna.
Play & Splash with Ego Bricks at Legoland Malaysia
Opened in 2012, Legoland Malaysia Resort is the first international theme park in Malaysia and among the best places to visit in Malaysia, especially with kids. Designed specifically for families with children aged 2-12 years old, the park is home to thrilling rides, live shows, tube & body slides, lazy river, building workshops, and amazing attractions, including awe-inspiring Miniland areas reflecting iconic buildings and attractions that all built using the iconic LEGO bricks. It is among the best places to visit if you are looking for a day out or the ultimate short break experience while holidaying in Malaysia.
See the World Upturned at the Upside-Down House
A two-story ‘Upside Down House’ is one of the latest attractions in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This place is designed according to the traditional Sabah kampong house by Polish partners Klaudiusz Golos and Sebastian Mikiciuk. From the outside, it looks like a normal house but everything inside the structure such as the furniture, cupboards, kitchen, bedrooms, toilets, etc., has been placed in an upside-down position. Undoubtedly, this will be a treat to the kids, as they grow amazed at how amusing everything looks from their upright perspective. Attracting a large number of tourists every year, it is among the top places to visit in Kuala Lumpur.
Experience Carnival Ambience at the I-City Theme Park
I-city is another theme park in Malaysia located in the heart of Selangor’s Golden Triangle. Built over an area of 72 acres, it is listed amongst the world’s brightest and most colorful places by CNN Travel. The park is famous for its artificial jungle of maple and Pine trees, whose inspiration has been taken from a similar setup in the Coney Islands of the United States. When illuminated by the LED lights, the forest looks awesomely mesmerizing. The park features six distinctive zones such as Water world, Snow Walk, Itsy Bitsy, City of Digital Lights, Red Carpet, and Red Carpet 2. Also, the park encloses a multitude of carnival rides like the Ferris wheel, carousels, game booths, and stalls selling snacks and candy floss.
Discover Mysterious Animals at Aquaria KLCC
Aquaria KLCC is the largest oceanarium located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Home to 150 species of 5,000 aquatic and land-bound animals, it is undoubtedly one of the favorite destinations to spend some time with kids and families. Spread across an area of 6000 square feet, the KLCC is divided into 8 astonishing aqua zones that give you an insight into the lives of aquatic animals and learn all about their living conditions. There is a 90m-long underwater walkway featuring a clear-glass tunnel through which visitors can get a close look at the sea creatures like tiger sharks, seahorses, bright coral fishes, blue rays, and many more. Besides, visitors can also indulge in various activities including Sleep with Shark, Dive with Shark, feeding sessions, and more that attracts large number of adventure enthusiasts while in Malaysia, among the best beach destinations in Asia.
Try Role-Play at Kidzania
A visit to Kidzania is yet another top thing to do in Malaysia with kids. With over 60 establishments and more than 100 activities, it is a popular indoor play area for the kids to have fun while learning about the real-world careers. Here, kids are free to choose from several careers and get to simulate whether to be a doctor, a newspaper columnist, a fireman, chefs, artists, a CSI investigator and perform real-life tasks. It helps the kids in developing confidence and responsibility. Also, kids will earn money and get to spend it on services or choose to go shopping. Apart, they get to experience the life of being an adult with their chosen profession that gives them lifetime memories.
Take the Sky Cab to Enjoy the View of Langkawi Island
The Langkawi Sky Cab is one of the most thrilling activities to do in Malaysia with kids. This is popular for being the steepest cable car route in the world. While riding on the Sky Cab, one can enjoy the panoramic view of the breathtaking landscape and seascape. Covering 1700m distance, the ride starts from the Gunung Mat Cincang, and ends at the middle station in Langkawi where the riders can get down to enjoy the exhilarating views of the surrounding region. Don’t forget to explore the other attractions like SkYRex, SkyDome, Sky Trail, 3D Art Langkawi during your Malaysia Trip.
Attend Interactive Sessions at Petrosains Discovery Center
A visit to Petrosains Discovery Center is one of the most interesting and exciting destinations for kids in Malaysia. Spreads over an area of 7,000 square meters, the center is situated on the fourth floor of PETRONAS Twin Towers and presents science and technology in an interactive and fun way. Inaugurated in 1999, it houses two IMAX 3D cinemas, several hands-on exhibits, and a thrilling cinematic ride. Here kids can learn more about space, science, and technology and know more about how astronauts live and work in space, and try programming a NASA Mars Rover replica. One can also explore other areas like Geotime Diorama, and SPARKZ where kids can have fun with the Wind Tube with paper helicopters along with the Grain Pit and big screens featuring Interactive Art.
Get to Know Some Native Wildlife at Kuala Lumpur National Zoo
Spanning over an area of 110 acres around a central Lake, Kuala Lumpur Zoo & Aquarium is a national zoo located in Gombak District, Selangor, Malaysia. The zoo is opened in 1963 by the country’s first prime minister Tunku Abdul Rahman and is managed by a non-governmental organization known as the Malaysian Zoological Society. Also known as Zoo Negara Malaysia, the park is home to 476 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish from Asia and Africa. It is fairly popular with children, who come and marvel at the diverse exotic species from close quarters. There is a kid-friendly area called Children’s World, where children can have close interaction with ducks, rabbits, chickens, parrots, and guinea pigs. There is also a mini-rainforest to help children learn more about flower species, along with a fish pond, a miniature horse barn, a playground, a small aviary, and a mini cave.
Take a Melaka River Cruise
Taking a Melaka River Cruise to explore the historical city of Melaka is one of the top things to do in Malaysia with kids. With a 9 km long, this river cruise is a 45-minute round-trip that allows you to experience part of the history that goes back 600 years. Dubbed as the ‘Venice of the East’, the journey through the heart of the UNESCO heritage site offers stunning view of traditional shophouses, colonial buildings and ancient settlements. Attracts travelers from all around the world, an evening time is the best time to take a ride in the Melaka River when the surroundings glow with colorful decorations and lights.
Pick Some Strawberries at Cameron Islands
Surrounded by lush-green jungles of the Banjaran Titiwangsa, Cameron Highlands is a beautiful high altitude hilly district in Malaysia. A visit to strawberry farm, and picking some delicious strawberries is one of the fun things to do with kids in Malaysia. The cold climate of the region makes it suitable for cultivating strawberries all year round. Big Red Strawberry Farm, Kok Lim Strawberry, Raju’s Hill Strawberry, and EQ Strawberry Farm are some of the most famous strawberry farms that offers strawberry picking by hand for their visitors during the season. Apart from Strawberry farms, the region is also popular for tea plantations and vegetable markets.