Top 10 Outstanding Facts about Lost World of Tambun, Malaysia

Lost World of Tambun Photo By Mohd Fazlin Mohd Effendy Ooi Wikimedia

Top 10 Outstanding Facts about Lost World of Tambun, Malaysia

Lost World of Tambun is a theme park and hotel in Sunway City Ipoh, Tambun, Kinta District, Perak, Malaysia. It was opened on November 11, 2004, and Sultan Azlan Shah officiated. It occupies 40 acres of land, managed by the Sunway Group.

The Lost World of Tambun Theme Park opening and closing time:

• Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 11.00 am to 6.00 pm
• Saturday, Sunday, Public Holidays, School Holidays: 11.00 am to 6.00 pm
• Closed every Tuesday except on Malaysian public and school holiday

1. You Can Visit the Lost World of Tambun at Any Time of the Year

This is one of the outstanding facts about the Lost World of Tambun. There is no limitation on when to visit the park. You can go and have fun and adventure any day, any month of your choice.

 The climate in Lost World is outstanding hence making it possible for the park to operate throughout.

2. Surrounds the Natural Hot Springs

The Lost World surrounds natural hot springs. A natural hot spring is a spring of naturally hot water, typically heated by subterranean volcanic activity. There are 12 separate hot springs throughout the park each with water at a different temperature.

 The park utilized the natural hot springs it has surrounded and six geothermal hot springs pools and a crystal spa opened in Lost World Hot springs and Spa attraction.

3. Holds Many Records Entered in the Malaysia Book of Records

Another outstanding fact about this park is that it holds many of the records entered in the Malaysia Book of Records. This shows it has helped the growth of Malaysia at large in positive ways.

Some of the records the park hold include the Lost World Adventure River, a 660 meters ride as the Longest Man-Made River in Malaysia not forgetting the Lost World of Tambun and Astro co-organized Malaysia’s Largest Gangnam Flash Mob with an attendance of 2303 participants, broke Malaysia’s book of records comparing the previous record was 1100 participants.

4. It has Several Attraction Sites

The park has different attractions sites, in 2004 the park was opened to the public with four attractions such as the water park, Dry Park, Hot Springs and the Tiger Valley. However, it keeps growing as time passes by.

 In 2006, the water park was extended with the Waterfall Beach Garden and in 2009, the wildlife park was expanded with a new attraction site for petting animals.

5. Surrounded by Limestone

The Lost World of Tambun is a popular known park. It is one of the attraction sites for tourists. Its architecture is one of the outstanding facts and a source of attraction as well.

 This popular holiday destination is surrounded by 400-million-year-old limestone hills over an area of 7,432 Meter Squared. This is a must-visit destination, I recommend it to all tourists and adventurous people within Malaysia.

6. The Longest Man-Made River is Located in LWOT

River Photo by matthew Feeney on Unsplash

In the whole of Malaysia, the largest man-made river is located in the Lost World of Tambun. Despite that, the Lost World has over 50 attraction sites this man-made river is one of the best sources of attraction for tourists.

 Many tourists visit just to witness this man-made River and have a walk alongside the river as they learn more about it. It is one of the best places to visit for curious ones.

7. Several Parks located inside the LWOT

The World Lost of Tambun is a theme park. A Theme Park is a group of entertainment attractions, rides, and other events, which is open to use, or attendance by the public,  for the enjoyment of large numbers of people.

LWOT has several parks, with over 80 attractions from the parks. The parks have unlimited activities favourable for adults and children and at affordable prices.  The parks have been a source of attraction in the LWOT and have helped in its growth since many tourists visit on daily bases to have fun in the parks. Some parks found in the Lost World of Tambun include a water park, dry park, petting zone and Hot spring among others.

8. Tigers are Malaysia’s National Symbol and they are Located in LWOT

Tiger Photo by Max van den Oetelaar on Unsplash

Tigers are the national symbol of Malaysia. It is interesting to know you can find the Tiger in the Lost World of Tambun. Visit the Tiger valley in the LWOT and get to interact with these majestic big cats.

Here you get to watch the park’s skilled keepers who take care of the Tigers as they feed them during the Tiger Feeding Shows. This show takes place every day at 3p.m and 4 p.m. If you want to interact and learn more about this National Symbol animal of Malaysia then visit Tiger Valley in LWOT and you will learn more about them with help of guides.

9. Availability of Good Restaurants and Cafes in LWOT

Food Photo by Lily Banse on Unsplash

One of the facts people consider before visiting a Park is the availability of a place to chill and grab good food. We all agree we need food to get the energy to do activities. You can’t have fun when your stomach is empty.

Lost World of Tambun got you covered since it has restaurants in and out of the park. Get ready to have the best food at some of the best places to eat in and near the Lost World of Tambun. Some of these best places to eat include Skybar, which is a cosy and alluring upper deck bar that offers a breathtaking view of the Geothermal lakes located in its vicinity. It offers an exquisite range of whiskey and beer that you will enjoy till the last sip.

Secondly, Jeff’s Cellar is located in a huge limestone cave, it is one of the unique built restaurants in Ipoh. It offers an alluring dining experience by offering the most scrumptious cuisines. It is the best restaurant to visit with family. Lastly, Foods Project is a café near LWOT and it offers a mix of Malaysian and other western dishes that are delicious.

10. Located Near Popular Sites

The park is located near other popular sites. Some of the other popular sites near the Lost World of Tambun that you must visit for a beautiful experience down your memories include Sam Poh Tong Cave Temple, Dr Seenivasagam Park, and Geological Museum.

Sam Poh Tong Cave Temple is one of the highly known temples near the Lost World of Tambun and consists of beautiful Buddha statues. It has a beautiful garden that is decorated with stone lanterns and pagodas. Geological Museum, this museum displays one fifty rock specimens and two hundred gemstones.