If you are going to ask little kids about places they would like to visit, Disneyland might be the first thing that comes into their mind. However, this famous landmark has been facing competitions as other similar travel destinations have also gained popularity over the years. One example is Legoland in Johor, Malaysia. Since it was opened, there had been greater air and land traffic from Singapore to Legoland. This leads us to wonder whether or not this destination as well as other theme parks in Malaysia can gain this country the title as the Official Wonderland of Asia.
So far, only Hongkong, Japan, and Malaysia can boast of theme parks as part of itineraries of foreign tourists. Other countries only offer tropical beaches and inland resorts as main attractions like the Philippines and Thailand. Other countries offer history and mysticism as the main reason why visitors should flock India, Nepal, and Cambodia. Malaysia is a growing nation and one of Asia's newest tiger economies. And, Asia as a whole is of one big population and therefore offers a similarly huge tourist potential.
If you are a marketing expert, you know that you need to create your own niche in order to generate customers. In the case of Malaysia, theme park is one way to entice tourists and not just plain tourists but the entire family. One of the biggest worries with inviting backpackers is that they have limited purchasing power. The family as a tourist offer greater profits especially if you consider children who can easily twist their parents into their hands and persuade them to spend on what they like to do, eat, and play.
Theme Parks in Malaysia
Aside from Legoland, Malaysia has Hello Kitty. Its capital city Kuala Lumpur on the other hand offers the Berjaya Times Square. This country also offers one of the most unique theme oriented parks in the world which is KidZania where it's all about making a kid's dream become a reality. They can become a pilot, a fireman, a doctor, or any other profession. This park is also educational at the same time.
Aside from Legoland and Hello Kitty Town, Johor also has a wet adventure park where kids and even adults can experience giant waves, waterfall, and water slides. Talking of water parks, Malaysia's finest and premier water themed park is located in Sengalor and it offers a surfing pool, man-made beach, water rides, Scream Park, Wildlife Park, Extreme Park, and other entertainment facilities inside the resort. But if you prefer to experience winter in Asia anytime of the year, I-City, Shah Alam is your destination. It is the only one of its kind that is open until 1 AM Data Hongkong.
There are other theme parks worth mentioning on top of those mentioned above. With so many things to do, you cannot help but wonder whether Malaysia soon becomes the next Wonderland in Asia. It has everything for the entire family, from toys to beaches, from fun rides to extreme rides, and from leisure to education. So, the next time you visit Malaysia riding a shuttle bus from Singapore to Legoland, why don't you discover other theme parks as well?
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