Sunway Lagoon
Last updated: October 2026
Sunway Lagoon is Malaysia's best-known theme park, a cluster of parks on 88 acres in Sunway City, Subang Jaya, about 25 km south-west of central Kuala Lumpur. One ticket covers a water park with a huge surf beach and some of the region's biggest slides, an amusement park with roller coasters, a wildlife park, an extreme park and Nickelodeon Lost Lagoon, and in the evenings a separate Night Park takes over. Built on old tin-mining land and open since 1992, it is a full-day trip that suits families, teenagers and groups.
This guide covers Sunway Lagoon's history, each park and its main rides, tickets and opening hours (checked October 2026), how to get there and tips for planning the day.
| Address | Bandar Sunway, Subang Jaya, Selangor |
|---|---|
| Details | Wed–Mon 10 am – 6 pm, closed Tue (except public and school holidays) Adult about RM193 (MyKad) / RM268 (international) walk-in |
| Area | Bandar Sunway |
| Typical visit | About 6 h |
| Listed in | Kuala Lumpur Attractions |
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| Verified | Verified October 2026 |
History of Sunway Lagoon
In the 1980s the land that is now Sunway City was about 800 acres of abandoned tin-mining pools and sand on the edge of Petaling Jaya, one of the many old mining sites of the Klang Valley. Jeffrey Cheah, founder of the Sunway Group, set out to rehabilitate it as an integrated township; work on Sunway City began in 1988. The flooded mining pits were turned into lakes, and the centrepiece was a theme park built around them.
Sunway Lagoon began operating on 24 October 1992 with two parks, the Water Park and what was then called the Dry Park (now the Amusement Park), and was officially opened on 29 April 1993 by the prime minister, Mahathir Mohamad. Its Surf Beach was promoted as the world's largest man-made surf beach. The Egyptian-themed Sunway Pyramid mall opened next door in 1997, and a hotel, hospital, universities and offices followed, turning the old mine into one of the Klang Valley's busiest suburbs.
The park has kept expanding. The Extreme Park (now X Park) arrived in 2006 and 2007, followed by the Wildlife Park in 2007 and the Scream Park horror attraction in 2008. A FlowRider surf simulator came in 2010, the Waterplexx 5D cinema in 2012 and the Vuvuzela, billed as the world's largest vortex water ride when it opened, in 2013. Nickelodeon Lost Lagoon opened on 3 February 2016, the Night Park on 16 November 2022, Captain Quack Land in December 2024 and the Wild Chase water coaster, a 280-metre ride costing about RM30 million, on 10 May 2025. From 2009 to 2015 the park hosted the MTV World Stage concerts. Today Sunway says the park has more than 90 attractions, and it has been named Asia's best attraction by the industry body IAAPA.
The Parks at Sunway Lagoon
Water Park
The main draw. The Surf Beach wave pool covers about 13,000 square metres, with waves up to about 8 feet and an artificial volcano as a backdrop. Big slides include the Vuvuzela, where rafts drop into a giant funnel, the Congo Challenge six-lane racing slides and the Wild Chase water coaster. Quieter options include a lazy river, children's splash areas and shaded cabanas for hire.
Amusement Park
Dry rides themed around the American Wild West and lost cities, including the Lost City of Gold roller coaster, the Pirate's Revenge swinging ship, spinning rides such as Apache Pots and Tomahawk, the Grand Canyon River Rapids and a long pedestrian suspension bridge across the lake with views over Sunway City.
Wildlife Park
A small zoo with more than 150 species, including tigers, birds of prey, reptiles and a petting area with rabbits, tortoises and ponies. There are animal feeding sessions and shows through the day, and the park runs a wildlife hospital and children's education programmes.
X Park (Extreme Park)
Adventure activities such as the G Force X slingshot, quad bikes, go-karts, a climbing wall, bungee trampoline and a flying fox. Most of these carry an extra fee on top of the day ticket.
Nickelodeon Lost Lagoon
A jungle-themed area for younger children with Nickelodeon cartoon characters, smaller rides and play areas.
Night Park and Captain Quack Land
On selected evenings the park reopens as Night Park, with light shows, illuminated trails, the Night Zoo and Captain Quack Land. Night Park tickets, operating nights and timings vary, so check the official site before planning around it.
Tickets, Opening Hours and How Long to Spend
- Hours: Wednesday to Monday, 10 am to 6 pm; closed on Tuesdays except on public and school holidays. Night Park runs separate evening hours on selected days.
- Walk-in tickets: adults about RM193 for Malaysians (MyKad) and RM268 for international visitors. Children and seniors pay less, and very small children enter free. Malaysians must show their MyKad; international visitors may be asked for a passport or a photo of it.
- Buy online: tickets bought in advance on the official website are usually noticeably cheaper than the gate price, and there are frequent promotions.
- Extras: lockers are provided, while cabanas, most X Park activities and some other attractions cost extra.
- Time needed: a full day, about six hours or more. Trying to do every park in one visit is hard; most people focus on the Water Park and one or two others.
How to Get to Sunway Lagoon
- BRT Sunway Line: the elevated electric bus line runs from Setia Jaya KTM Komuter station to USJ 7 LRT station, with a stop at Sunway Lagoon. From KL Sentral, take the KTM Komuter to Setia Jaya, then the BRT.
- LRT: from the Kelana Jaya Line, change at USJ 7 to the BRT and ride back towards Sunway.
- Grab or taxi: about 30 to 45 minutes from central KL depending on traffic; ask for the Sunway Lagoon main entrance.
- Car: the park is off the Federal Highway and the LDP. Parking is available in Sunway Pyramid next door.
Tips for Visiting Sunway Lagoon
- Arrive at opening time, ride the big water slides first and leave the wildlife and amusement parks for the hotter middle of the day.
- Weekdays outside school holidays are much quieter. Remember the park is usually closed on Tuesdays.
- Proper swimwear is required in the water areas, and outside food is not allowed. Bring sunscreen, a hat and a waterproof phone pouch.
- Afternoon thunderstorms are common in the Klang Valley, and outdoor rides may pause during lightning, so plan for breaks.
- Check height limits before queuing; some of the bigger rides have minimum heights that rule out young children.
- Sunway Pyramid next door has a wide choice of restaurants for dinner after the park closes.
Sunway Lagoon Location
Nearby
- Sunway Medical Centre — Hospital, 0.5 km away
- Garage 51 — Cafe, 0.5 km away
- Subang Jaya Medical Centre (SJMC) — Hospital, 1.7 km away
Plan a route with opening times using the Where2Go trip planner.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a Sunway Lagoon ticket?
Walk-in adult tickets are about RM193 for Malaysians with MyKad and RM268 for international visitors. Children and seniors pay less, and online tickets bought in advance are usually cheaper.
What are Sunway Lagoon opening hours?
Sunway Lagoon is open Wednesday to Monday from 10 am to 6 pm and closed on Tuesdays, except on public and school holidays. Night Park has separate evening hours on selected days.
How do I get to Sunway Lagoon by public transport?
Take the KTM Komuter from KL Sentral to Setia Jaya, then the BRT Sunway Line to the Sunway Lagoon stop. You can also reach the BRT from USJ 7 LRT station.
When did Sunway Lagoon open?
Sunway Lagoon began operating on 24 October 1992 on former tin-mining land and was officially opened by Mahathir Mohamad on 29 April 1993.
Can I bring food into Sunway Lagoon?
No, outside food is not permitted. There are food outlets inside the park, and Sunway Pyramid mall next door has many restaurants.