Petaling Jaya is a city sited in the Petaling District in Selangor State nestled towards the west coast of the Malaysian peninsula. It sits on the west of Kuala Lumpur city bordered by an imposing marble arched gateway called the Kota Darul Ehsan Arch, towering above the Federal Highway. Petaling Jaya boasts of an extensive park snuggling seven beautiful lakes called the Kelana Jaya Lake Park.
Being famous as a highly developed residential and commercial area, Petaling Jaya also houses one of the most famous tourist attractions in Malaysia. Renowned as the Sunway Lagoon, this exclusive theme park is set in Bandar Sunway Town in Petaling Jaya. Sunway Lagoon Theme Park is packed with an exciting array of fun filled rides and adventures drawing throngs of tourists from the world over.
Sunway Lagoon Theme Park is an excellent place to spend an exciting day out with your friends and family. The surprises here are abundant while fun and excitement are unstoppable. Sunway Lagoon was launched on 29th April 1992 and has climbed its way up to become one of the most frequented theme parks in Malaysia. Covering about 80 acres of land the park is divided into three key segments presenting unique themes accompanied by a high dose of amusement.
The daring and the fearless will thoroughly enjoy the thrilling rollercoaster rides at the World of Adventure. You can also take a stroll along its 428 metre long suspension bridge and capture a breathtaking panorama of the entire Sunway Lagoon. If tunnels, tarantulas and booby traps would not scare you much, then Lost City of Gold is a ride not to be missed. Pirate's Revenge is the countrys first attraction that can swivel you 360 degrees around and let you see the world upside down.
When you step into the Wild Wild West you may feel like you are reliving a cinematic show when cowboys and cowgirls were in vogue. When you pass through daunting totem poles and simulated cowboy towns, it is time to meet the famous Apache Indians. Taking your thrill level a notch up you can try the Niagara Falls Flume Ride, by riding a log that plunges a steep slope into a long river.
For ones who prefer a splashier ride there is the Grand Canyon Rapid Falls to swirl you round and round along a 350 metre long river. But there is still more to the adventures awaiting you at the Sunway Lagoon Theme Park. And these exciting attractions include Waters of Africa, Extreme Park, Scream Park, Wildlife Park and lots more.
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