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Korea’s Caribbean Bay and Other Family-Friendly Water Parks to Visit in Asia This Summer

Dive into a summer of family fun on your next trip to South Korea and beyond in Asia by visiting one of these five adventure-filled water parks! Thrilling water park adventures await at places like South Korea’s Caribbean Bay and Malaysia’s Sunway Lagoon. There are water activities for the whole family and a wide range of spas and lazy rivers for switching into holiday relaxation mode.

People float around a curved section of a lazy river at a water park in tubes in crystal clear blue water - Korea's Caribbean Bay Water park
Float along the gentle current of Caribbean Bay’s lazy river

Are you planning a summer trip to South Korea or beyond with your family this year? Get away from the heat by visiting some of South Korea and Asia’s most exciting water parks! We have put together a list of five must-visit water parks to help you plan for your next trip.

These five water parks offer a range of water attractions and activities for family members of all ages—from extreme rides to the relaxing and tranquil lazy rivers at parks like South Korea’s Caribbean Bay and Singapore’s Adventure Cove water park on Sentosa Island.

These five water parks will create unforgettable memories for you and your family and are the perfect way to unwind and recharge this summer vacation. With thrilling rides, refreshing spas, and exciting attractions, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at these remarkable water parks.

1. Caribbean Bay, Seoul, South Korea

Caribbean Bay is South Korea’s largest water park that boasts over 20 water park attractions. The water park, owned by the Resort Division of the Samsung C&T Corporation, is located just outside of Seoul in Yongin, right next door to Everland, Korea’s iconic theme park. Caribbean Bay not only has a vast array of outdoor water park attractions to keep you cool in the summer, but it also has a large indoor water park that is ideal for families and people wanting to rest and relax in a spa or indoor pool.

If you are an adventure-seeker, be sure to check out Caribbean Bay’s many water slides, like the Tower Raft’ and ‘Aqualoop’, or experience waves of up to two meters in the outdoor Wave Pool. Caribbean Bay is also the home of the world’s longest lazy river, perfect for floating peacefully along a gentle current without a care in the world. Before your next visit to Korea’s Caribbean Bay, be sure to check out our comprehensive itinerary for a day out at Caribbean Bay, including rides and activities for your family.

Address: 199 Everland-ro, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Opening Hours:
Saturday to Monday: 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday to Friday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Highlights: Indoor and outdoor wave pools, Mega Storm tube slide, a lazy river, and indoor pools and spas for the whole family

2. Chimelong Water Park, Guangzhou, China

Chimelong Water Park, located in Guangzhou, China, is one of the most visited water parks in Asia and is home to a range of rides for water park lovers of all ages. Some of the standout water park attractions include the ‘Boomerango’, a ‘Mega Wave Pool’, and the ‘Super Tornado’, where you can experience moments of zero gravity.

Address: China, Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, Panyu District, Huanyuan Middle Rd
Open Hours: Opens daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Highlights: The Rafting River Adventure, Mega Wave Pool, Super Tornado and the Boomerango.

A water slide at Guangzhou's Chimelong bay water park
An Adventure-filled tube slide at Guangzhou’s Chimelong Water Park (Image by WhiteWater)

3. Sunway Lagoon, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Be sure to add the Sunway Lagoon water park to your list of places to visit on your next family trip to Malaysia. Sunway Lagoon is home to a wide range of heart-pounding rides such as the ‘Vuvuzela’, a massive funnel slide, and the high-speed ‘Monsoon 360’. With its blend of thrilling adventures and peaceful retreats, Sunway Lagoon ensures a memorable experience for visitors of all ages.

Address: 3, Jalan PJS 11/11, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Opening Hours: Opens daily from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Highlights: The Vuvuzela and the Surf Beach are must-see water park attractions at Malaysia’s Sunway Lagoon.

People enjoy the giant ’Vuvuzela’ tube slide at Malaysia‘s Sunway Lagoon water park that has vivid yellow and orange stripes!
The ’Vuvuzela’ at Malaysia‘s Sunway Lagoon water park (Image by Sunway Lagoon Water Park)

4. Adventure Cove Water Park, Singapore

Beat the heat in Singapore this summer with a visit to Adventure Cove Water Park, located on the breathtaking Sentosa Island. Some of the water park attractions at Adventure Cove include the ‘Dueling Racer’ where you can go head-to-head in the ultimate water slide racing competition. Just like South Korea’s Caribbean Bay, Adventure Cove Water Park in Singapore also has a lazy river.

Address: 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098269
Opening Hours: Opens daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Highlights: Rainbow Reef for snorkeling and the Adventure River for tubing and relaxation

A man and a woman splash their way down the thrilling ’Dueling Racer’ water slide at Adventure Cove water park in Singapore
The thrilling ’Dueling Racer’ water slide at Adventure Cove water park in Singapore (Image by Adventure Cove Water Park)

5. Waterbom Bali, Indonesia

Located in the vibrant city of Kuta, a stone’s throw away from Kuta Beach, Waterbom Bali is a must-visit destination when traveling with family on your next Bali getaway. Waterbom Bali is host to a wide range of water park attractions that are bound to satisfy thrill seekers and low-key water park goers alike.

Address: Jl. Kartika Plaza, Tuban, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Opening Hours: Opens daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Highlights: Funtastic water playground for kids, extreme water slides like the Smashdown 2.0 and the Twin Racers, and the Lazy River for a more mellow vibe.

An aerial view of the 250-meter-long ’Constrictor’ water slide at Indonesia’s Waterbom Bali water park
The 250-meter-long ’Constrictor’ water slide at Indonesia’s Waterbom Bali water park (Image by Waterbom Bali)

Enjoy a Summer of Water Park Adventures!

Regardless of where you are traveling this summer, look for local water parks and attractions to enjoy days of adventure and fun with your whole family. Be sure to practice water safety and follow the rules and guidelines of the parks you are visiting. In hot weather, look out for your family and loved ones for signs of fatigue or dehydration and ensure to take breaks in between thrilling rides and stay hydrated. Enjoy your summer of fun at water parks and theme parks on your next summer vacation!

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