Yearning for a much-needed holiday with your family? With challenges in overseas travelling, why not shift your focus to a family getaway in Malaysia instead? 

Cities such as Kuala Lumpur (KL) and Penang are filled with attractions and activities suitable for the whole family. 

To help you to plan the best family getaway in Malaysia, the teams from PARKROYAL Penang Resort and PARKROYAL Serviced Suites Kuala Lumpur recommend the following fun yet enriching activities in Kuala Lumpur and Penang for your family. 

• Where to Stay for your Kuala Lumpur Getaway

• Enriching Activities for Your Family on your Kuala Lumpur Getaway

• Where to Stay for your Penang Getaway

• Enriching Activities for Your Family on your Penang Getaway

Treat your family to a comforting respite in KL’s city centre with a Two Bedroom Suite at PARKROYAL Serviced Suites Kuala Lumpur. Overlooking KL’s vibrant cityscape on a strategic vantage point, our spacious serviced apartments come with a modern kitchenette if you feel like cooking up a storm. After a day of activities, your family can chill by the side of the outdoor pool with a cocktail overlooking KL’s iconic buildings, or enjoy a refreshing dip in the pool. 

Entertain, educate and engage your children by visiting KL’s top visitor attractions. Begin your journey with a trip “underwater” and get up close and personal with mesmerising marine creatures at the Aquaria KLCC. Home to more than 150 species of marine life, highlights here include multi-coloured sea snakes, tiger sharks and seahorses. 

It is never too early to encourage your young ones to appreciate Asian art. In KL, the ASEAN Sculpture Garden is a good place to start. Marvel at a variety of public art installations by renowned artists from Malaysia and the rest of the ASEAN countries—Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei and Indonesia.  

Next, get ready to be transported to space at the National Planetarium Kuala Lumpur. Dedicated to science and astronomy, your family can learn all about the different planets and the vastness of our universe. 

Keen to further explore the wonderful world of science? Head over to the National Science Centre, where you’ll encounter over 1,000 interactive and hands-on exhibits, as well as nuggets of mind-boggling science facts. The main draws here are the mental challenges and giant puzzles, which your children will enjoy piecing together.

Wind down your KL getaway at the Perdana Botanical Gardens. The standout feature is the Orchid Garden—sprawled across 10,000 sqm, it houses over 800 orchid species, with both climbing and terrestrial varieties. Located nearby is the Hibiscus Garden, where you can find Malaysia’s national flower in full bloom. 

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Indulge your family with a beachside getaway at PARKROYAL Penang Resort, where breathtaking sea views greet you from the comforts of your room. Check in to the spacious Family Seaview (Two Bedroom) Room which comes with a private balcony for your family to soak in the views of Penang’s white sandy beaches and clear blue skies. 

If the adults need some time to relax, why not enrol your little ones at the Koko-Nut Kids’ Klub? With daily fun and educational activities supervised by our trained PARKROYAL associates for kids (aged 4 to 12), it allows you to enjoy some quiet time while your children are gainfully occupied. You can then book a relaxing massage with your spouse at our award-winning St. Gregory Spa.

Beyond being known as the food and cultural capital of Malaysia, Penang’s family-friendly attractions are perfect for nurturing little minds. 

Start your enriching Penang adventure at the Entopia Penang Butterfly Farm—a magical glass enclosure with colourful butterflies and other weird and wonderful insects. Your little ones can take a crash course on butterflies at the indoor discovery centre filled with learning exhibitions and interactive edu-stations. 

Depart from the wonderland of flying insects to another park with creatures that take flight. Get up close to eight-foot-tall ostriches, elegant swans and vibrant flamingos at the five-acre Penang Bird Park, which boasts a collection of over 300 bird species. If your little ones are up for it, they can even feed the birds, and make friends with well-trained parrots. 

Give your kids a taste of “kampong” life (village living) with a trip to the Audi Dream Farm—a mini farm and a zoo. Apart from growing organic plants and vegetables, the child-friendly attraction is also home to animals like deer, rabbits, and camels. Take your pick of activities like planting vegetables, feeding animals, or riding camels.

Delight your little ones with a visit to one of the most unique museums in Malaysia—the Teddyville Museum. Housing the country’s largest collection of teddy bears from around the world, you can meet and greet bears of all shapes and sizes—from larger-than-life furry friends to miniature teddy bears. The museum’s extensive collection includes one of the first teddy bears ever made as well as charming toy bears in Peranakan attire, reflecting Penang’s rich Baba and Nonya culture. 

End your Penang adventure on a high at the Tech Dome, which showcases technology and science through interactive and immersive experiences. With around 120 exhibits and games, this fun-filled space will see your little ones spin and float to simulate an outer space experience. Or slide down its main attraction—the G Drop, the world’s first free-standing vertical drop slide. The three-story free-fall ride is bound to take your breath away. 

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Need more recommendations? Check out our Destination Insights for more ideas for your Family Getaway in KL and Penang, or get in touch with us. We look forward to hosting you soon.