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(CNN)Malaysia is fast becoming the theme park capital of Southeast Asia, with 16 theme parks and water parks spread around the country, and 10 more reported to be opening in the next few years.
Tourism’s on the rise here and international and local corporations have been working together on a host of ambitious new projects with an emphasis on family-friendly attractions rather than white-knuckle roller coaster rides.
The planet’s first Twentieth Century Fox World is set to open at Resorts World Genting late next year, with about 25 rides and attractions based on Fox films such as “Ice Age,” “Rio,” “Alien vs. Predator,” “Planet of the Apes” and “Night at the Museum.”
Entertainment-themed concepts in the works include Ipoh Perak’s Movie Animation Park, Malacca’s Jurassic Park and a rumored park inspired by Malaysian cartoon characters Upin and Ipin park in Sepang Selangor.
Meanwhile, video game giant Ubisoft is planning to open a park in Kuala Lumpur by 2020.
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For water fans, there’s the Eco Marine Theme Park in Malacca, the Ocean Quest Marine Theme Park and Ocean Splash Water Park at Desaru Johor, Langkawi Eco Theme Park on Langkawi Island, and Splash Park at Port Dickson.
Here’s our pick of the country’s best theme parks that are open right now, all found on the Malaysian peninsula.
Most of the parks require at least a half-day or full day to do them justice.
Kuala Lumpur
Berjaya Times Square Theme Park
This fun theme park is inside Berjaya Times Square Shopping Mall in the Golden Triangle, Kuala Lumpur’s shopping and entertainment hub. At 12,360 square meters spread across three levels — including a Fantasy Garden and Galaxy Station — it’s the country’s largest indoor theme park.
The star attraction is the indoor roller coaster which loops and turns inside the mall itself.
When the rides are done, there are numerous hotels nearby and the many shopping malls of Bukit Bintang to explore.
It’s a great destination for families planning a stay in Kuala Lumpur.
Admission: RM 51 ($ 12) for adults and RM 41 ($ 10) for children.
Berjaya Time Square Theme Park, 1 Jalan Imbi Level 5 & 7, Kuala Lumpur 55100 Malaysia;
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