5 Adrenaline pumping activities to get your blood pumping in Kuala Lumpur
Do you like the feeling when your heart racing and you are on fire with excitement? Great! That means you are on the right page. Adrenaline pumping activities are everywhere and Kuala Lumpur is no exception. Furthermore, some of these attractions are indoors which makes it perfect to appreciate during the rainy weather. It is time to drag your friends or loved ones to share this experience. So get ready for some adrenaline shots.
Hike the Broga Hills for sunrise
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What better way to kick-start your day apart from a good hike? This one will definitely start your day with a bang. Broga Hills is located in Semenyih which is about an hour drive from Kuala Lumpur center. This is a popular trek for residence and students around the area. Broga Hills is only accessible by car and there's a small fee to park your car at the base of the hills.
Climbing these hills is fairly easy but it may take you up to 45 mins to the top. Hence, bring some friends along and enjoy the hike. A word of caution though, the path could be a little slippery if it rained the night before. Make sure to wear good shoes and be careful on your footing too. If you are going for the sunrise hike, don't forget to bring along a good flashlight, you might need it. Moreover, there are 3 peaks you can summit while waiting for the sunrise. The view from the top is worth the effort to wake up that early.
Address: Jln Broga, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor
Enjoy the rides at Berjaya Times Square Theme Park
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Berjaya Times Square is a Malaysia book of record holder for the largest indoor theme park in Malaysia. So if roller coasters are your forte, this is the place to check out in KL. The convenience of a theme park in a shopping mall is that you can enjoy the rides after your shopping spree. Moreover, Berjaya Times square is readily accessible from the Imbi Monorail station.
The main highlight of this theme park has to be the Supersonic Odyssey roller coaster. It is an 800 meters track that goes up to 80KM/H in speed, absolutely going to make your adrenaline goes wild. In addition, they have other rides that are sure to make you hold on for your life. Don't forget to scream while you are at it though. They also cater to all age groups, so bring along your loved ones too.
Address : Level 5 & 7, Berjaya Times Square, No.1, Jalan Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Safe target practice at Laser Battle KL
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While you are still at Berjaya Times Square, why not get your adrenaline pumping even more with laser tag games. It is located at Level 7 of Berjaya Times Square, basically a walk away from the shops. If you have always dreamed of being in a sci-fi shooting game, now you can experience it here. Laser Battle is definitely a great place to showcase your competitive spirit while having a blast with your friends. Besides that, the laser used is safe and very visible to help you with your aiming.
The games are fast pace and take 10 mins to complete. You will be running around in a fluorescent maze and collecting points from shooting at your opponents and teamwork is key here. Moreover, you are able to choose from up to 50 types of single and multiplayer games. You are welcome to consult the marshals in charge to find the perfect game for you. It is absolutely far from boring. The package normally involves 2 games (RM 35 - RM40) and 3 games (RM 45 - RM 50) depending on the peak and off-peak timing. They also cater for everyone including corporate events, parties and student outings. So, its time to unleash your inner warrior.
Address : Level 7, Berjaya Times Square, No.1, Jalan Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Wet and wild at Sunway Lagoon
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Next on the list is a water theme park and there is no doubt that you will end up wet. Sunway Lagoon also is the best place to feel like a kid again. You just need to get a ticket and you can enjoy 6 different types of parks in the area. The main highlight is, of course, the water park which hosts the largest water ride in Malaysia, the Vuvuzela. Besides that, there's a man-made surf beach for you surfers out there.
However, if the water theme park is not adrenaline pumping enough for you, head to the extreme park to enjoy extreme sports. They have bungee jumping, go-kart, and other fun things to enjoy. Moreover, you can ride the roller coaster or visit the revamped scare park for some chills down your spine. You will have the whole day to explore and experience the theme park anyways.
You can reach this place by car and also public transport. For public transport, head to Kelana Jaya LRT and take the bus no. 783 to Sunway Pyramid stop. Then just find your way through the mall to the theme park.
Address : 3, Jalan PJS 11/11, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Bring out the inner racer in you at Blastcars
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What best way to show off your driving skills to your friends than a karting experience in the heart of KL. Blastacars offers a karting experience from handmade karts in an indoor setting. So you don't have to worry about the weather you just need to have fun and feel the adrenaline running. You may bring along your companion up to 10 people to race on the track at once. Blastacars is accessible by the Bukit Bintang Monorail or MRT since its located at the 5th floor Sungei Wang Plaza.
The race takes 10 minutes to complete and 3 different speed levels to choose from, novice (RM60), advance (RM90) and pro (RM100). However, Pro level requires you to obtain a license before you can play at that speed. Since Blastacars originally from New Zealand, they are also very stringent about the safety of the racers. You are sure to have fun while having the peace of mind while drifting around the track.
Address: 5th Floor, Sungei Wang Plaza, 111, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Bukit Bintang, 55100, Kuala Lumpur
In short, Kuala Lumpur has activities that will satisfy any form of your adrenaline cravings. You don't even have to look so hard for it, they are everywhere in KL!



