Joanna James
Kula Lumpur is filled with activities for thrill-seekers. The city has an array of theme parks and verdant rainforests, and they are all found within an hour's drive from the city centre.
The largest indoor futsal centre in the country, Sports Planet is among the best snooker centres. Weekends are the busiest time for the centre when crowds of tourists and locals start pouring in looking for their fill of fun. Sports Planet is located in Klang Valley and can be easily reached from any hotel Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur has to offer. The centre hosts real futsal tournaments in court pitches approved by FIFA. You can catch a game of futsal if you visit at night.
One of the best sports centres in Malaysia, Xtion has several fields, including Mayhem Zone, Recball, and three other fields suited to international games. Xtion holds paintball tournaments authorised by Millennium Series Europe and Paintball Sports Promotions USA. The park is fitted with modern equipment, shower facilities, and an eating area. Accommodation is aplenty within the vicinity, and your options include The Kuala Lumpur Journal Hotel.
If you want to shoot like Legolas or Katniss Everdeen, visit Stars Archery. You will be provided with all the necessary equipment. The indoor shooting range is always packed with people, and the Sunway Pyramid outlet has 23 lanes making it ideal for hosting parties. The trainers will instruct you, even if you are a pro. If you need further help, there are crash courses available. The place has three indoor archery ranges, and they are decked out for aspiring archers.
The best spot for a game of badminton, the Challenger invites both pros and rookies. The place is fitted with rubber mats, and it has all the facilities, including a cafeteria, hot showers, and large projector screens. The Challenger also facilitates snooker, table tennis, and futsal.
Weekends and weeknights are a busy time for this Olympic-sized pool. Both beginners and experienced swimmers can master their strokes here, and D Swim Academy offers swimming lessons.
For a game of basketball, visit the YMCA. The pitch is well maintained, and its baskets and backboards are repaired and renewed on a regular basis. Although it doesn't have the country club atmosphere, the court is surrounded by trees.
If you want to catch a serious game of basketball, head to MABA, Malaysia Basketball Association. The stadium was the host of the FIBA Asia Basketball Championship and the Malaysia National Basketball League.
With 2 indoor courts and 13 outdoor courts, the National Tennis Centre is among the best places for the sport. The centre has Rebound Ace flooring, similar to the Australian Grand Slam. There's a well-stocked cafeteria and spacious shower rooms. The centre is booked out on weekends, so it's best to reserve your time slot in advance.
This multipurpose sports centre is found on Avenue K. The park brings you a plethora of activities, and it is outfitted with street basketball, baseball, slides, play towers, zip wires, obstacle walls, bowling, skateboarding, disc golf, and ice skating.
Found in Paradigm Mall, Escape PJ has an activity for every age group, energy level, and ability. The park is furnished with slingshots, launch pads, climbing towers, giant airbags, and a rope course.
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