Kids in Kuala Lumpur
Expats with kids will find that in addition to the general attractions dotted throughout the city, there are also a host of activities and sights for the children or the child in all of us.
The Petronas Twin Towers is a thrilling destination for kids, as is the hustle and bustle of Chinatown with its cheap toys. The open space of the Lake Gardens offers some respite from the modern skyscrapers and crowded markets. The Butterfly House, Bird Park and boat rides across the lake are sure to give children lots to write home about.
Kuala Lumpur has a number of water parks offering the perfect opportunity to get out of the city heat. For night owls there is the fantastic Fireflies tour, a boat ride down the Selangor River to watch fireflies lighting up the Mangroves.
Further a field the Cameron Highlands have a few smaller butterfly houses, bird parks, snake parks and jungle treks for the whole family. There are also tours offering the chance to shoot a blowpipe or afternoons spent picking strawberries before retiring to your hotel for a colonial cup of tea complete with scones, jam and cream. Taman Negara is the perfect place to allow children to learn about Malaysia’s fantastic range of flora and fauna.
The Petronas Twin Towers is a thrilling destination for kids, as is the hustle and bustle of Chinatown with its cheap toys. The open space of the Lake Gardens offers some respite from the modern skyscrapers and crowded markets. The Butterfly House, Bird Park and boat rides across the lake are sure to give children lots to write home about.
Kuala Lumpur has a number of water parks offering the perfect opportunity to get out of the city heat. For night owls there is the fantastic Fireflies tour, a boat ride down the Selangor River to watch fireflies lighting up the Mangroves.
Further a field the Cameron Highlands have a few smaller butterfly houses, bird parks, snake parks and jungle treks for the whole family. There are also tours offering the chance to shoot a blowpipe or afternoons spent picking strawberries before retiring to your hotel for a colonial cup of tea complete with scones, jam and cream. Taman Negara is the perfect place to allow children to learn about Malaysia’s fantastic range of flora and fauna.
