When the children need a break, head to these outdoor locations to enjoy easy-on-the-wallet adventures together
SCHOOL years are the formative stages of yourlife. The classroom maybe the ideal place to expand one’s academic knowledge but travelling truly broadens a child’s horizon.
Travelling as a family creates an escape from daily routines such as tuition and after school activities, and office work. Nothing is more eye opening than getting familiar with new cultural aspects that stimulate learning and break the monotony.
Lessons gained from travelling helps children experience a wide repertoire of insights and knowledge from an early age.
You can even make travelling an educational activity by getting your children visual diaries to help them inculcate the habit of jotting down their experiences.
As the March school holidays are just around the corner, OYO Hotels Malaysia has listed some fun adventures and places to experience as a family.
99 WONDERLAND PARK, TASIK SRI MURNI, SELAYANG
The park provides an option for families to spend time on a pleasant walk that is not in a shopping mall. This once abandoned lake has been transformed into a 9.3 hectare recreational park decked with LED lights, the first of its kind in Kuala Lumpur.
The scenery is visually stimulating at night, with all the LED lights on the walls, trees, railings and the Sky Fountain. The park also houses various birds and animals and you can feed, pet or take photos with them while you explore the place.
For out-of-town visitors, the OYO 545 Hotel Sahara Inn is located only five minutes from 99 Wonderland Park. Room rates start from only RM67 per night.
OYO 545 HOTEL SAHARA INN
1, Jalan PS9/2, Prima Selayang, 68100 Batu Caves, Selangor
Tel: 03-6120 7070
SUNGAI PISANG WATERFALL, GOMBAK
Families looking to attune themselves to water sports and adventure will find that waterfall abseiling will definitely get the adrenaline going.
You can also try the waterfall flying fox challenge after you are done with the abseiling.
Even if you are experienced at flying fox rides, this one is unique as you will be passing by the waterfall from one end of the ride to the other. It is located 20 minutes from OYO 545 Hotel Sahara Inn by car. Room rates start from only RM67 per night.
OYO 545 HOTEL SAHARA INN
1, Jalan PS 9/2, Prima Selayang, 68100 Batu Caves, Selangor
Tel: 03-6120 7070
HUTAN BANDAR RECREATIONAL PARK, JOHOR BARU
The Hutan Bandar Recreational Park is a kid friendly park with facilities such as a children’s playground, swimming pool, jogging track and a lake with trees planted around its perimeter, ideal for a fun time with the whole family. If you want to spend the night, check out the OYO 519 Domus Hotel located just 10 minutes from the park by car. A night’s stay costs RM120 for a family of four.
OYO 519 DOMUS HOTEL
45 & 47 Jalan Bestari 8/2 Taman Nusa Bestari, Johor Baru, 83100, Johor
Tel: 07-2377686
GALERI WAYANG KULIT MELAYU TRADITIONAL KELANTAN, KOTA BARU
If you are heading to the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia, why not drop by the Galeri Wayang Kulit Melayu Traditional Kelantan in Tumpat, near Kota Baru. If your children have a passion for the arts, you can participate in a wayang kulit (shadow puppet show) Melayu session with Pak Dain near Kota Baru.
Pak Dain first started the gallery in 2008 and has been a shadow play master for more than 35 years. He has devoted himself entirely to learning and researching more about traditional art form. He started the gallery to ensure that this Malaysian cultural heritage is preserved for the generations to come, as there are fewer wayang kulit puppeteers in the country now.
You can opt to stay at OYO 540 De Viana Hotel & Apartments located 22 minutes from the gallery by car. Prices start from RM288 for a family room for six.
OYO 540 DE VIANA HOTEL & APARTMENTS
Lot 2992, Viana Court Service Apartment, 15150 Kota Baru, Kelantan
Tel: 09-744 1122
Bring your kids for an adventure of a lifetime this holiday season. Experience Malaysia in the best way possible and book hotel deals up to 50% discounts with OYO rooms coupon.