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9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
SplashMania Waterpark @ Gamuda Cove: GL Play's Birthday Bash is back with free tickets, epic water rides & non-stop family fun
Even though the school holidays in Malaysia are officially over (for now), who says the fun has to stop? If you're still craving quality time with the family, but prefer not to deal with the hassle of hopping on a plane, or if you're a visitor exploring Malaysia (welcome, by the way!), you'll definitely want to consider adding SplashMania at Gamuda Cove to your itinerary. Managed by GL Play, the leisure and attractions division of Gamuda Land, SplashMania is part of a lineup of thoughtfully designed destinations like Discovery Park, Paya Indah Discovery Wetlands, and FunPark. GL Play specialises in curating experiences that blend nature, adventure, and entertainment with a refreshing nod to sustainability. It's ideal for families and young adventurers alike. SplashMania itself spans 18 acres within Gamuda Cove in Kuala Langat, Selangor, and it's packed with 39 attractions — including 24 exhilarating water slides and 15 other highlights to explore. And here's a little bonus: if you're planning to visit between 21 Jun and 31 Jul 2025, you're just in time for their much-anticipated GL Play Birthday Bash. During this festive stretch, you can enjoy a Buy 1 Free 1 ticket offer. Such a perfect excuse to bring a friend or treat the family. Keep reading for all the juicy details! At SplashMania, boredom doesn't stand a chance. To make it easier to plan your day, everything's grouped into 4 main categories: Kids Adventure, Family Adventure, Thrill Adventure, and Extreme Adventure. If you're bringing young kids along, there's always that tiny concern: will there be enough for them to do? That's not even a question here. There are dedicated attractions just for the little adventurers. The first one on the list is Treasure Tower: one of the tallest water play structures in Malaysia, packed with flumes, splash buckets, and plenty of giggles. Then there's Mini Mania, a thoughtfully designed zone with pint-sized versions of fan-favourite slides like Monsta and Twista which offer a tiny funnel slide experience with smooth turns and soft drops. Splash Sploosh is a splash pad with gentle water jets that are perfect for toddlers to safely cool off, rounding out the list of kid-friendly rides that are both fun and approachable. For the whole family, attractions like Ravage River deliver fun in a more relaxed setting. This lazy river winds through 8 themed zones such as Donut Rapids, Bubbly Dip, Rain Shooters, and more. You'll also find full-sized rides like Typhoon Terror and Amazonia, a multi-level ship that houses waterslides, a petting zoo, dining outlets, a DJ deck, and other family-friendly features. 10 best islands in Johor to snorkel, relax & dive — all reachable from JB If you love a good dose of adrenaline, SplashMania's got you covered with an exciting lineup of thrill and extreme rides that will get your blood pumping. Ready for a real heart-stopper? Sumaumeira Drop hurls you down from a 60m height at speeds of up to 80km/h. It's not for the faint of heart, but if you're craving an adrenaline rush, you won't want to miss it. Next up, Wild Rush delivers high-speed thrills through an enclosed body slide filled with sharp curves, 360° loops, and even a surprise 'free-fall' moment before you splash down. Then there's Rush Havoc, a multi-lane water coaster that twists, turns, and drops its way through a chaotic, thrill-packed course. For something visually stunning, Shaka Waka brings a vibrant, sensory element to your ride with a 78m enclosed tube slide lit by LED effects and pulsing with audio. Plunge — steepest slide out of the bunch — is a 6-storey free-fall slide that drops you almost vertically into the water below. And don't miss Whoopa Loopa, a translucent slide that offers speed, winding turns, and splashes all the way through. Night Splash!: Call of the Tribe is for those who seek more adrenaline and fun even after the sun sets. Happening every Friday and Saturday throughout July from 7pm to 11pm, this after-dark experience brings a whole new energy to the park. Step into a glowing world where music, lights, and tribal vibes come alive. The Mystic Glowing Tribe feature performers decked out in LED costumes gliding and spinning to the rhythm of the night, creating a hypnotic spectacle of movement and light. Of course, no party is complete without music. Live DJ sets from over 60 DJs keep the beats going and the energy high, turning the park into an open-air dance floor under the stars. Right at the entrance, you'll also catch exhilarating fire-breathing shows, lighting up the night in more ways than one. And yes, some of your favourite rides stay open after dark. Brace yourself for nighttime thrills on Wild Rush, Sumaumeira Drop, and Shaka Waka, all made even more dazzling with dynamic LED effects. For something a little more laid-back but still magical, hop on the Ravage River Ride, a 400-metre-long stream-alike that glows with neon, glow-in-the-dark artwork as you drift peacefully through the night. Let's talk about tickets! SplashMania offers entry at RM110 for kids (aged 3 – 12) and senior citizens (60 and above), while adult tickets (13 and up) are priced at RM125. For SplashMania's Night Splash!: Call of the Tribe, walk-in entry is at RM65 per pax while securing your ticket online (HERE) will get you a special price of only RM50 per pax. Why choose between day or night when you can have the best of both? Snag a full-day access plus entry to an exciting tribal-themed night party for just RM100 per person. Now, here's where things get even better. During the Birthday Bash period, from 21 June to 31 Jul 2025, you can enjoy a Buy 1 Free 1 deal when you purchase your SplashMania tickets online. That means for every ticket you buy, you get a 2nd one free — as long as it's the same ticket type and value. The offer is exclusively online, so make sure to grab it through their official booking site to go straight to locking in your date. What are you waiting for? This is your sign to plan your next adventure at SplashMania for a jolly good time! Don't wait too long though — this celebration is only here for a limited time, and the waves are already calling. *This post is brought to you in partnership with GL Play by Gamuda Land. What to do at Genting Highlands: SkyWorlds, First World Hotel & more The post SplashMania Waterpark @ Gamuda Cove: GL Play's Birthday Bash is back with free tickets, epic water rides & non-stop family fun appeared first on
The Drive
a day ago
- Automotive
- The Drive
Land Rover's New Competition Sounds Like ‘Survivor' but With Cars
The latest car news, reviews, and features. The new Land Rover Defender 110 Trophy Edition will come in Deep Sandglow Yellow or Keswick Green, which is reason enough to celebrate its existence. But the cooler news that the British brand dropped is the Defender Trophy itself. Rover is getting back into epic adventure contests. From 1980 through the end of the '90s, Land Rover famously ran a long series of epic international endurance challenges known as the Camel Trophy. The basic idea was to show off the brand's wares and reinforce its image as a safari machine for the khaki-shirt set, and usually Land Rover's latest model would be forced through a grueling series of summer-camp-from-hell overland challenges by teams of hearty adventurers from all over the place. If you're interested in going deeper there, we found a great 90-minute video about it and once ran a story on the magnificnce of the event's trophies themselves. Later, as cig-brand sponsorship fell out of fashion, Land Rover did something similar called the G4 Challenge, featuring orange livery on the vehicles instead of yellow. But that one only ran for a few years. I think the economic situation at the end of the '00s effectively killed it. Since the re-introduction of the Defender as we know it today, it's been used in some smaller outdoorsmanship-themed contests like the TReK Competition, but nothing quite on the grandiose scale of the original Camel Trophy events (though the 2020 Defender launch in Namibia was pretty mind-blowing). I guess that little square symbol must be the new Defender Trophy logo. Land Rover The new Defender Trophy, taking place in 2026, looks like a pretty big step up in scale. Competitors from all over the world will have to make it through local events to qualify for the final, some kind of to-be-named challenge in Africa in conjunction with Tusk. Tusk is a wildlife protection non-profit that works to help care for Africa's megafauna (elephants and such) and a long-term Land Rover brand collaborator. As for the Defender Trophy Edition vehicle, it looks like its pretty much just a regular four-door with all the optional camping gear and steel wheels in black, plus your pick of those two great colors. Land Rover has been oddly stingy with pictures of its pretty paint options, but restoration outfit Brooklyn Coachworks here in NY has done a few builds in Sandglow and Keswick Green, as you can see here. Brooklyn Coachworks For those of you who might want to test your mettle chasing the trophy, I'll drop in the key lines from Land Rover's official call to action here: 'Defender Trophy entrants will face obstacles and a selection of mental and physical challenges in a unique test of wit, willpower and teamwork. Epic Adventure, Greater Purpose. Applications for the North American market will be open soon … When applications close, the countdown to next year's global final will begin. Applicants from more than 50 countries will begin their quest to reach the epic global final through a series of local selection events. Early next year, regional finals will identify the national winners who will head to Africa for the global final in Autumn 2026. 'Nants ingonyama bagithi baba!' (That's how you write out the first line of the Lion King song.) Land Rover More details of the final's unique format will follow, but global finalists will go up against one another across a series of stages as part of one epic adventure, hosted in Africa with Defender conservation partner Tusk. Competitors will be scored individually but compete in pairs, with the lowest‑ranked competitor given the first pick of potential teammates ahead of each stage. Each stage will see the teams complete a variety of Driving Challenges, Ingenuity Challenges and Physical Challenges.' And here's a little expansion of those three categories: Driving Challenges – Demanding tests of driving ability and navigation skills as the teams tackle tough trails, rocky inclines and hidden drops. Ingenuity Challenges – Innovation will be the key to success as our teams have to think fast, work smart and keep their cool. Physical Challenges – Daunting feats of physical strength, coordination and teamwork as our teams traverse canyons and cross rivers. To apply, you need to reside in 'a participating country' (details to follow), be over 23 years old, be able to swim 50 meters, be able to drive and travel internationally, be fluent in English. I'm sure Land Rover will also be looking for off-road driving and outdoorsy experience, too. 'An unstoppable spirit is essential,' the site says. You can sign up for alerts on the Defender Trophy site and drop them app when they open if you're keen. Who's in? Have any Land Rover Camel Trophy, G4 Challenge, or TReK experience? I'd love to hear about it—hit me up at
Top Gear
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Top Gear
The new Defender 110 Trophy Edition can scale mountains in yellow or green
The new Defender 110 Trophy Edition can scale mountains in yellow or green Special edition honours Defender's 'history of global adventure'. Take it somewhere exciting, please Skip 7 photos in the image carousel and continue reading Turn on Javascript to see all the available pictures. 1 / 7 Land Rover has revealed a new special edition of its all-conquering Defender better equipped to tackle the hellscape of modern British roads. And maybe the odd mountain. Meet the 110 Trophy Edition. It's a new trim that allows you to conquer the supermarket queue, rutted British highways and byways and maybe even the odd puddle and perhaps a mountain via knobbly tyres and either yellow or green paint. Advertisement - Page continues below Sorry, 'Sandglow Yellow', referencing 'Defenders used on international Trophy-style events', or 'Keswick Green' that apparently 'celebrates rural exploration in Defender's UK homeland'. The Lake District suddenly got a lot more fun. Scared of getting either colour a bit scratched? You can option on some protective film, while standard-fit items include lots of 'Trophy' decals, gloss black 20s that look suspiciously like steelies (yay) on all-terrain tyres, wheelarch protection, a black front undershield and rear scuff plate. There are illuminated tread plates. Leather seats. And a £4,995 'Accessory Pack' that adds even more Trophy to your Trophy. It includes a roof rack, a roof ladder, a side-mounted Carrier Of Things, and a couple of admittedly very cool bits: a raised air intake and mud flaps! Prices start at £89,810 which includes the £5k accessory pack. Where you taking it? Advertisement - Page continues below Top Gear Newsletter Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. Look out for your regular round-up of news, reviews and offers in your inbox. Get all the latest news, reviews and exclusives, direct to your inbox. Success Your Email*
The Wire
2 days ago
- Science
- The Wire
Explore Changping: Where Ming Dynasty Heritage Meets Modern Adventure
CHANGPING, China, June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On June 14, the Ming Dynasty Culture Forum 2025 opened at the Ming Culture International Exchange Center in Changping District, Beijing. The Forum consists of an opening ceremony, four sub-forums and a cultural heritage exhibition. Focusing on the empowerment of science and technology, the event aims to further … Continue reading "Explore Changping: Where Ming Dynasty Heritage Meets Modern Adventure"
Travel Daily News
11-06-2025
- Travel Daily News
Trekking beyond Everest: Hidden Himalayan trails you've never heard of
Trails like the Manaslu Circuit, Annapurna Circuit, Langtang-Gosainkunda route, and the journey to Tilicho Lake offer not just breathtaking scenery, but a perfect balance of solitude and adventure ideal for those looking to escape the usual crowds and experience the Himalayas more intimately with Mission Himalaya. Nepal, a land of the Himalayas, has been an ideal destination for trekkers for decades now. Everest is the main of them. Being the world's highest mountain, it sure gained way more popularity than any other peaks. However, Nepal is much more than just Everest. The western regions of Nepal hold countless hidden gems for trekkers. Trails like the Manaslu Circuit, Annapurna Circuit, Langtang-Gosainkunda route, and the journey to Tilicho Lake offer not just breathtaking scenery, but a perfect balance of solitude and adventure ideal for those looking to escape the usual crowds and experience the Himalayas more intimately with Mission Himalaya. Manaslu Circuit Trek Manaslu Circuit Trek is also one of the not-so-explored trekking routes in Nepal and our current best selling. The trek explores the central-northern region, around the Tibeat border of the Gorkha district. Usually starting from Machha Khola the routes circuit around and end in Dharapani, which is also the starting point of the Annapurna Circuit trek. Also, the trek can be extended to explore the Tsum Valley. This trek is the epitome of a unique blend of Tibetan and Nepalese culture. This trek can be completed in 13 – 14 days. Langtang-Gosainkunda Trek This trek covers the northern-central region of Nepal. Langtang-Gosainkunda trek has been one of the most underrated trekking routes despite being traveled for centuries. The Gosainkunda lake holds great religious significance in both Hinduism and Buddhism. The culture influenced by Tibetans is very unique and graceful. The monastery, the route filled with majestic prayer flags, and the mountain peaks seen from the trail all add to make it one of the best routes. The local delicacies, villages, and their culture are a must experience. Annapurna Circuit Trek The trail is in the Annapurna region, usually starting from Besisahar to Pokhara. This trail offers one of the best landscapes, with spectacular views of Annapurna, Manaslu, Macchapuchhre, Lamjung Himal, and many more. Isn't visiting one of the holiest temples for Hindus and Buddhists, Muktinath during the trek a privilege? The gumbas and shortens, and the colorful praying flags throughout the routes make it even better. We mission himalaya can design a very flexible itinerary for the Annapurna Circuit Trek. Upper Dolpo Trek Upper Dolpo trek is one of the most remote trekking trails in the Far-western regions of Nepal. The trek includes the Shey Phoksundo Lake – a turquoise alpine lake, the 800-year-old Shey Gompa monastery, Crystal Mountain, and desert-like highlands. The divine ancient Bon and Tibetan culture practiced there in the best. The rural traditional life, untouched by modern standards is something you'll not find in other places. Isolated from the rest of Nepal, with not-so-common barren beauty but still breathtaking, this trek will be one of the best things you'll ever experience. Now Other than simply writing the list, let's just focus of our best trips of Nepal. Manaslu Circuit Trek Highlights Manaslu Circuit Trek is certainly a picturesque and unique trek. The ancient trail is still there so it will be a perfect blend of a remote trek with comfort and culture. This trail has a contrasting landscape varying from subtropical forests full of greenery, to glacial valleys and mountain peaks and also high mountain desserts. You can see the riverside trails, and hot springs towards the start of the trek. As you move upwards, shortens, Tibetan-style villages, yak pastures, and Mani walls become the eye-catching spots. Manaslu Circuit Trek Overview Once you reach the well-known village, Samagaon you can explore the Manaslu Base Camp, Pungyen Gompa, and other monasteries. The barren highlands start to take over from Samdo to Dharamsala. Then comes another major attraction of the Larkya La Pass with an altitude of 5106 meters. The dramatic wind flowing through the high points does make it a bit difficult but the adventure and experience make it all worth it. You gradually descend after this making your way through the alpine meadows and green forests filled with colorful prayer flags. Not just the trail and sceneries, but the local delicacies you can have on this trek are outstanding. The villagers cook all the traditional meals with mostly freshly grown ingredients. The food is made with so much love and kindness, that it will give a distinct warmth to your soul. The cuisine is mostly Tibetan dishes inspired with a touch of Nepali spices. Thukpa, Tsampa, Yak cheese, Po Cha (Butter tea), Tibetan Bread, and Tibetan style Momo are some of the must-try dishes. Manaslu Circuit Trek Permits and Seasons You require the Manaslu restricted area permits, Manaslu Conservation Area permits, Manaslu local permits, and also Annapurna Conservation Area permits. Solo trekking is not allowed in this region. Thus, this trek can be done with registered companies and guides in a group of two or more individuals. This trek was open to the public not long ago, making it a remote but also unique experience. The trail has fewer crowds even in peak season making it an even more peaceful and enjoyable trek to complete with your friends. The highest altitude you reach in this trek is 5106 meters (Larkya La Pass). The trek might not be as suitable for beginners. It requires you to be physically well and some previous experience in trekking would be useful as it is a moderate to challenging trek. Manaslu Circuit Trek Cost The overall cost of this trek would come to be around 1200 USD. This cost generally includes the permit fees, accommodation during the trek, breakfast, lunch, and dinner per day during the trek, transportation, airport pickups, guides, potters, and trekking gear and equipment. Depending on the company you choose to trek with some may even provide you with a couple of nights' accommodation in Kathmandu, and sightseeing around here. Your expenses, tips, and extra days in Nepal would not be included but Mission himalaya will ensure that you get best of everything. Manaslu Circuit Trek is truly one of the best-value treks for those who want variety and adventure without much crowds.
