Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay and 5 other great family-friendly theme parks across Southeast Asia
Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay and Universal Studios rank among the region’s top attractions, along with KidZania in Manila and Legoland Malaysia Resort in Johor Baharu
With world-class water theme parks offering cutting-edge rides, family-friendly shows featuring characters from top children’s blockbuster films, numerous shopping boutiques, and a variety of dining options, Southeast Asia is the perfect holiday destination for youngsters.
Interest in more child-oriented activities is growing, according to Hong Kong travel agency Klook, which reports a 74 per cent year-on-year increase from July 2018 and July 2019 in visits to these six family-friendly attractions in the region.
Check out the what these Southeast Asian theme parks have to offer.
KidZania Manila
Imagine a huge, indoor, child-sized interactive play city comprising miniature stores, cars, shopping boutiques and restaurants.
KidZania Manila – part of the Mexican KidZania franchise of family entertainment centres – opened in Taguig City, Metro Manila, in the Philippines in 2015 and operates like a real city for youngsters aged four to 14.
It is built to the scale of children, complete with paved roads and vehicles, buildings, a functioning economy and even its own currency, KidZos. It aims to help youngsters kick-start their career ambitions.