District 21

District 21 is an indoor adventure park (much to my delight because the weather that week was scorching hot!) located in the heart of IOI City Mall in Putrajaya. From where we stayed (KLCC area), it should only take us 45 minutes. But GPS went crazy and we reached in 1.5 hours. The mall is huuuugggeeeee!

Before we got the tickets, we did a sneak preview and I asked the boys if they are up to it. Both boys did a massive “yeay!”, and off we went to get tickets. Please note that this park is suitable for kids (and adults) who are adrenaline junkies, and above the height of 120cm. In my opinion, best for kids above the age of 6. 🙂

Please be properly attired. Shoes (trainers) and long pants/something slightly below the knees. You would not want to end up with bruises on your knees. Do pay attention to the height and weight restrictions at each station. The safety of your kids and yourself cannot be compromised.

Here are some of the stations that we tried.

1.        Roller glider – The kids did not meet the weight requirements, so only me and the husband tried. It’s like zip lining, which goes around in turns at super speed! Must try for adults!

2.        Go pedal – Great for the whole family. You can to go in pairs and race down the track. Human go cart peddling. You might think that you can go 5 rounds, but after 3 rounds….I said “OK! I’m done!” Hahaha!

3.        Low ropes – The kids did this, like 4 times. It’s a low ropes obstacle course for kids. And they love this the most!

4.        Launch pad – Trampoline for the whole family. Jumping up and down, playing basketball, doing somersaults. What’s there not to like?

5.        The Maze – Ok, this was the most exhausting for me. Lots of climbing, crawling, and navigating through tunnels. The kids went thrice. Me? Once…heh heh

6.        Free fall – This is like bungee jumping…the mini version.

7.        Power Station – Interactive climbing area. Rock climbing, wall climbing, rope climbing, pole climbing

8.        Tubby ride – Snow sledding, minus the snow. Super fun!

We spend about 6 hours here. And because re-entry is allowed, we break for lunch at a nearby Korean restaurant, and went back into the park. All in all, I think it’s a fantastic park for kids (something different from the usual theme park/water park).
Do drop by if you are at Putrajaya!

SOHO Suites@KLCC

SOHO Suites @ KLCC
20, Jalan Perak, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Road trip to Kuala Lumpur has always been fun. We’ve always stayed at different places in KL and this time round, we tried out SOHO Suites @ KLCC. A 2-bedroom apartment with full kitchen facilities including washer and dryer. This was our home for the next 6 nights.
Location is awesome.
2 minutes to the sheltered link bridge that will lead you to KLCC (on the left) and Pavilion (on the right). We had a great host/agent that waited for us at 2am in the morning, to show us the apartment, the carpark and the pool and fitness facilities. 3 words – Clean, Convenient, Comfortable

Kidzania Kuala Lumpur

Official link here. http://www.kidzania.com.my You will find information on rates, opening hours, directions etc. It’s pretty self-explanatory.

10 General Tips:

1.       Purchase your tickets online. There’s a 10% discount, and let’s avoid the ticketing queues.
2.       Avoid weekends!
3.       If you have bought your tickets online, please remember to print the tickets for entry. You can print your tickets at the counter at a nominal fee, if you forgot.
4.       No food and drinks allowed. Bags will be checked. Lockers are provided with a fee of RM5.
5.       Best to spend around 4-5 hours.
6.       Best age group: between 6 to 12 years old. They are independent, able to take instructions well and can appreciate the tasks given on hand.
7.       There’s a prayer room for Muslim visitors
8.       Food is pricy. Eg, Hotdogs = RM 6.90, canned drink = RM 5, you’ll get the gist.
9.       McDonald’s is right below. So you may want to bribe the kids to hold on to their hunger and have McDonalds at the end of the session.
10.   Queues can get pretty long (apprx 40mins) for some popular jobs like firemen, pilots and surgeons.

My kids love the experience. And because they are at the right age group (7 and 9), there was not a need for me to babysit them. They pretty much did everything themselves (queuing and counting their cash). Everything is done in English (instructions/demos). At the end of the day, they get to exchange their cash with gifts at the gift store. No parents allowed at the gift store either.

Some of the jobs they did:
·         Fireman
·         Policeman
·         Pilot
·         Construction Worker
·         Computer technician
·         Postman
·         Electrician
·         Telecommunication engineer
·         Tourist guides
·         Cook
·         Supermarket Cashier

Definitely a must go for kids if you are in Kuala Lumpur. Thumbs up! :):):)