The Lost World of Tambun is a well-managed water park and amusement park set in stunning scenery on the outskirts of Ipoh.
The Lost World of Tambun is run by the Sunway Group, the same people who operate Sunway Lagoon, and it shows the same high standards and professional look. The landscaping at Lost World is beautiful but what sets it apart from other theme parks in Malaysia is its superb setting. The park sits at the foot of some of those stunningly steep limestone hills which are so characteristic of the Ipoh area. With greenery all around it is easy to forget that the park is located in a suburb of busy Ipoh city.
The attractions have expanded over the years and are now divided into the following sections:
Lost World is mostly a water theme park and there are the usual attractions such as a lazy river (Adventure River), the Jungle Wave Bay (Malaysia's biggest with waves swelling up to one metre) with an extensive sandy beach, and a couple of giant water slides (the sort where you have to sit on inflatable rubber rings) called Cliff Racer and Tube Raiders. There is also a pool play area for younger kids - Kids Explorabay.
Here there are land based amusement rides such as Lupe's Adventure (Perak's first ever roller coaster), Giddy galleon (a kiddies round and round swing ride), Storm Rider (a crazy galleon type pirate ship), Dragon Flight,a carousel and a train ride which tours the park.
Here you get the chance to watch Siberian Tigers show off their agility and strength at feeding time.
Since Ipoh is known as 'the city that tin built' it is appropriate to visit Tin Valley where young visitors can learn about and experience “Dulang Washing”(Tin Ore Panning) and other aspects of Ipoh's historic tin mining heritage.
We enjoyed the Petting Zoo, a well laid out area at the foot of the mountain where children and adults can see and interact with various animal and bird species such as racoons, rabbits, hamsters, parrots, goats, deer, snakes, lizards, peacocks, tortoises and more.
The developers have taken care to preserve the natural setting and vegetation as far as possible when constructing the zoo area and they have done a good job.
The petting zoo is also open at night.
This section focusses on adrenaline-filled adventure activities and team building exercises.
A unique feature of Lost World of Tambun is the hot spring and there are a number of pools, jacuzzis and a steam cave where you can enjoy the health-giving benefits of natural hot mineral spring water. The water temperature in most of these pools exceeds 40 degrees centigrade which we found rather too hot seeing that it was a sweltering sunny day. The hot springs are open for evening sessions from 6pm - 11pm when the air temperature cools down a bit so perhaps that is the best time to appreciate the hot springs. Attached to the hot springs are massage facilities (Crystal Spa) where you can complete the full spa experience.
The latest night attraction is the Luminous Forest (open from 8-10pm) featuring illuminated flowers, creatures and a tribal show,
Overall we had a pleasant day and my daughter ranks Lost World of Tambun as her third favourite theme park in Malaysia (after Sunway Lagoon and Legoland). If we go again however I would probably try to avoid going on a public holiday.
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Opening Hours
Monday - Friday: 11am - 6pm.
Saturday, Sunday, Malaysian School Holidays and Public Holidays: 10am - 6pm.
Closed every Tuesday except during Malaysian School Holidays and Public Holidays.
Lost World Hot Springs & Night Park: 6pm - 11pm.
Crystal Spa Treatment: 12 noon - 11pm.
2024 Ticket Prices (Walk-in Rates)
Lost World Entrance Ticket:
Admission includes a wrist band entitling you to unlimited rides and access to:
Lost World Amusement Park, Lost World Water Park, Lost World Tiger Valley, Lost World Petting Zoo, Lost World Tin Valley, Lost World Hot Springs & Spa and Lost World Lupe’s Adventure.
Adults (13 years and above): RM 100 (Non-Malaysians pay RM 135)
Children (below 12): RM 93 (Non-Malaysians RM 128)
Seniors (age 60+): RM 93 (Non-Malaysians RM 128)
Kids below 90cm: Free
Lost World Hot Springs & Night Park:
Adults: RM 80 (Non-Malaysians RM 95)
Children RM 70 (Non-Malaysians RM 85)
Seniors (age 60+): RM 70 (Non-Malaysians RM 85)
Other Packages are available.
Parking RM1
Double Tube Rental RM 20 plus RM 10 refundable deposit.
Single Tube Rental RM 13 plus RM 5 refundable deposit.
Contact Telephone: 05 542 8888
ADDRESS
Sunway Lost World Water Park Sdn. Bhd.
(240342-P)No.1, Persiaran Lagun Sunway 1, Sunway City Ipoh,
31150 Ipoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan,
Malaysia
Theme park tel: +605 542 8888
Hotel tel: +605- 540 8888
Fax: +605- 542 8899
Email: lostworldoftambun@sunway.com.my
Considering it is called Lost World it is quite easy to find.
The park is located about 200 km north of Kuala Lumpur and takes at least 2 hours to reach there by car.
Exit the North-South Expressway at junction number 138 and follow the road signs to Lost World of Tambun.
It is possible to drive there and back from KL in a day but it is quite tiring. You might wish to consider staying somewhere in Ipoh instead.
The Lost World Hotel is located right next to the park and room rates include park entry tickets, breakfast and WiFi.
A more luxurious option is the award winning Banjaran Hot Springs Resort, also next door to the park, but it is more of an up-market health spa targeted at adults. Children below the age of 9 are not permitted to stay.
There are plenty of other hotel choices in nearby Ipoh.
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