10 Exciting Ways To Keep Your Kids Happy This September Holidays
Are you still clueless about where to bring your family for the upcoming long weekend or school holidays?
For all the last-minute parents who haven’t really have a plan, we’ve got your back!
From escapades across the causeway, ferry rides to Bintan to short-haul trips to neighbouring cities, read on to find out how to bring your kids on a fun-filled trip!
1. Cook up a Thai storm in Bangkok
Do you love eating Thai food? Cook up a feast with your kids at the Sompang Cooking School in Silom, Bangkok. Put those gadgets away and head to the local markets for some grocery-shopping, before you don the apron to learn how to whip up some of your favourite thai dishes! And you get to bring home a recipe book to recreate your Bangkok memories as a family!
Psst… It’s free for children below 6, so bring the whole family and maybe your kids will surprise you with a homemade thai meal one day!
Klook Cost: S$38 (THB925)
Opening Hours: Morning classes begin at 9:15 am and afternoon classes begin at 2:45pm.
Getting There: Take a BTS to Chong Nonsi Station and take a taxi, or you can Klook your tickets and enjoy a complimentary transfer from Chong Nonsi BTS station to the school! Simply flash your mobile e-voucher and unleash your inner masterchef
Klook me to the Sompong Cooking Class!
2. Experience adrenaline rush at Cartoon Network Amazone Pattaya
Cartoon Network Amazone is a must-visit for all waterpark lovers! With over 150 slides and attractions in 10 themed zones, our favourite ride has to be the Humungaslide – a 2-person ride that sends you on a couple of figure-8 turns before a final 51-degree drop into the mouth of the Humungasaur!
Not enough thrill? Head to the Goop Loop and stand in anticipation over a trap door before a free-fall from 12 metres high!
For the less adventurous, don’t worry! There are slides available for all ages and all courage levels. Or better yet, just float around the lazy river if you don’t want to get on a slide. You can also bring your kids to get a picture with their favorite Cartoon Network friends like The Powerpuff Girls and Johnny Bravo! With so many attractions, it’ll leave your kids entertained for hours! Check out our guide to conquering this water theme park here.
Klook Cost: S$33 (THB730)
Opening Hours: Daily 10am to 7pm
Getting There: Klook your tickets to Cartoon Network Amazone Pattaya and simply scan your mobile e-ticket at the turnstile and get set to get wet! The best part – tickets are open dated so don’t worry about wet weather (or grumpy children) foiling your plans!
Klook me to Cartoon Network Amazone Pattaya!
3. Teleport to “Little Europe” in Hua Hin
Want to head to Europe but your wallet doesn’t agree? Well, Hua Hin has its very own little Europe! Feel like royalty as you ride on a gondola along the Venetian-inspired Grand Canal or hop on a horse carriage along the streets. Be sure to capture those Instagram-worthy pictures of you strolling along the Venetian canals because no one can tell the difference! (We won’t tell if you won’t!)
Other than the beautiful European-styled streets, step into a quirky 3D art gallery and be mind-boggled by the optical illusions! Get your kids excited with their new-found superhuman abilities to defy gravity! Don’t forget to feed the sheep and goats in the Mini Zoo before you leave!
Klook Cost: S$10 (THB250)
Opening Hours: Daily 11am to 8pm
Getting There: Klook your tickets to The Venezia in Hua Hin and enjoy a 4-in-1 combo at a discounted price! Your Klook tickets will include admission to the Venezia, the 3D art gallery, Mini Zoo and the Fontana Di Trevi Park!
Klook me to Little Europe in Hua Hin!
4. Relive your childhood at Legoland!
Do you miss those days playing with LEGOs as a child? Relive your childhood at Legoland!
Head to the main theme park and let your imagination run wild! Build anything your heart desires with LEGO bricks, be sure to test your creation’s structure on the earthquake table.
The newest Ninjago Ride is something you MUST check out! With sensors that detect your movement, there’s no need for any handheld devices. Learn the moves here before heading over to increase your chances of defeating the Great Devourer! Before you leave, don’t forget to pop by the gift store where you’ll definitely find something you like with the LARGEST selection of LEGOs in Asia!
If you want to beat the heat, head to the Legoland water park to cool off as you float along the lazy river on a raft built entirely out of LEGOs! If you’re up for a thrill, why not race down one of the many water slides? The rides are child-friendly with the most thrilling ride having a height limit of 107 cm.
Klook Cost: S$32 (MYR 100)
Opening Hours: 10am to 6pm
Getting there: Get ready to cross the Malaysian border seamlessly and save your energy for the fun day ahead! Klook yourself a Legoland transfer and arrive comfortably at Legoland! With pickups at the Singapore Flyer or Big Box in Jurong East, just flash your mobile e-voucher and board the bus that takes you across the border and into Legoland!
Klook me a Legoland transfer!
Klook your tickets to Legoland and skip the queues! Just flash your mobile e-voucher at the turnstiles and get ready to build those LEGOs!
Klook me to Legoland!
5. Have a splashing good time at Treasure Bay Bintan!
Just a short ferry ride away from Singapore, Bintan is one of the most convenient and most beautiful beach resort destinations to be during this September holidays! Spend the day lounging around in Southeast Asia’s FIRST man-made seawater lagoon in Treasure Bay, where the waters are so clear and turquoise that it’s almost impossible to take a bad picture of it.
Challenge the family to a game of Bossa Ball or human table soccer or play a game of beach volleyball while the little ones play on the bouncy castles. You also get to zip around the resort on a segway or even take a boat out onto the crystal lagoon.
Though some facilities are only open to hotel guests, with Klook, you won’t have to worry about staying the night if you don’t want to! For just US$27 (Rp355,427), you’ll enjoy round-trip transfer, admission to Treasure Bay and Crystal Lagoon facilities as well as two activities from a choice of segway, electronic scooter, solar boat ride, classic car or ATV!
Klook me to Treasure Bay Bintan!
Psst… If you want to escape the hassle of navigating through the ferry ticket website, skip the long queues at the ticketing counter and get your discounted tickets from Klook today!
Klook me a ferry transfer to Bintan!
6. Feast at the Hello Kitty Dim Sum Restaurant in Hong Kong
When in Hong Kong, you cannot leave without having a meal of dim sum! Better yet, enjoy cute Hello Kitty Dim Sum at the world’s very FIRST Hello Kitty Dim Sum Restaurant in Hong Kong. It’s guaranteed to be a favourite amongst the kids! But, be warned, it’s almost too cute to eat.
You can Klook yourself a Hello Kitty Set meal and make a booking the day before you go for the meal to skip the queue! Just flash your mobile e-voucher and arrive at the time you indicated!
Klook Cost: S$23 (HKD 133)
Opening Hours:
Lunch: 1130am to 3pm
Dinner 6pm-9pm
Getting There: Take the MTR to Austin or Jordan Station and it is about a 3-5 minute walk.
7. Watch the fireflies while you dine on board a river cruise in Sabah
Escape the hustle and bustle of city life with an evening on board the Klias river cruise. Enjoy a sumptuous buffet dinner of local Malaysian cuisine on board the river cruise as you watch fireflies light up the dark.
Try to spot the rare Proboscis monkeys if you can! These tree-dwellers usually come out after the sun sets so keep your eyes peeled as you sail along the river.
Klook cost: S$53 (RM167)
Getting there: The Klias River is about a 2-hour drive from Kota Kinabalu City and there are no public transport options. You can Klook your tickets and enjoy a free roundtrip transfer! Get picked up from your hotel lobby and get whisked off in comfort to the river cruise. Just show your mobile e-voucher to the driver and you’re all set!
Klook me to the fireflies on the Klias River Cruise!
8. Ride on the world’s FIRST figure-8 ferris wheel in Macau
Can you guess what the figure 8 wheel resembles? If you guessed a film reel, you’re right!
Standing at 425 ft above the ground, the Macau Golden Reel Ferris Wheel is the FIRST ever figure eight wheel. Enjoy views of the South China Sea and spot Macau’s landmarks from the top!
Klook Cost: S$14 (HKD 82)
Opening Hours: 12pm-8pm
Getting there: Take the free shuttle bus from the Macau/Taipa Ferry Terminal or Macau International Airport and arrive directly at Studio City! You can Klook your tickets and enter the attraction directly with your mobile e-voucher! No more queuing up at ticket box offices!
Klook me on board the Golden Ferris!
9. Feed an alpaca at “Little Italy” in Thailand!
Want to escape from the busy city life of Bangkok? Located just 3 hours away from Bangkok is the picturesque town of Khao Yai! Explore the quirky European Village of Primo Piazza in Khao Yai for an afternoon filled with photo-worthy moments!
Get acquainted with merino sheep, alpacas and even donkeys in the barn located in Primo Piazza. You can even get up close with these barn animals and feed them! If you’re lucky, the keepers might even let you into the pen for your #selfies with these photogenic animals!
The best part? This is located in Primo Piazza, the “Little Italy” of Khao Yai! Other than meeting those furry alpacas, get ready your cameras because you’ll be taking non-stop photos of the Italian-inspired architecture!
Opening Hours: 9am to 6pm
Getting There: Do note that the frequencies of the buses can be from 30 minutes to 2 hours! Instead, Klook yourself a Khao Yai Private Car Charter and arrive comfortably at Primo Piazza! In addition, if you don’t spend the entire day at Primo Piazza, you can also get recommendations from the driver on where else to go and he’ll take you there!
10. Be entertained at the Himmapan Avatar Show in Bangkok
Watch a Mythical thai legend come alive like never before at the Himmapan Avatar Show! As you walk through a 4D pathway to your seat, learn more about the legends of the characters you are about to meet. With holographics, futuristic 3D mapping and amazing stage stunts and acrobatics, try not to blink or you’ll miss something exciting!
Klook Cost: S$34 (THB 840)
Getting there: Take the MRT to Phetchaburi Station or Makkasan Station and board the complimentary shuttle bus to Show DC Mall. You can also Klook your tickets and get complimentary shuttle bus transfers from the airport and various MRT stations. Check here to find these locations! And simply flash your mobile e-voucher and you’re all set!
Klook me to the Himmapan Avatar Show!
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