Rainy Days: 10 Things to do in KL when it’s pouring outside

Winnie Tan 22 Feb 2017

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Visit an indoor theme park
Who says you can't have fun on a rainy day? At Berjaya Times Square, there are tons of carnival themed game stalls for you to test your skill (or luck!) and the indoor roller coaster will bring you through drops, loops and jarring turns, leaving you and your friends breathless and wanting for more. Satiate your inner kid at Malaysia's largest indoor theme park at Berjaya Times Square, or drive out a bit further and take on hair-raising rides at District 21, IOI City Mall.
Berjaya Times Square: 1, Jalan Imbi, Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
IOI City Mall: Lebuh IRC, IOI Resort City, 62502 Putrajaya, Malaysia
Photo: Getty Images
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Try new food
Life is so short, so you can't possibly limit yourself to a cuisine and call it your favourite! Try your hand at some delicious Mexican dishes, or have a taste of some delectable sweet treats at patisseries. Rainy days are perfect for staying indoors at a cozy cafe or restaurant and for eating, so have fun with it while you can! Here are some cool ideas to check out:
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Photo: Tray Cafe Facebook
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Go café hopping
Sometimes it's more about the food, and sometimes it's more about whether you're going to acquire Instagram-worthy shots at the end of the day. So why not spend a rainy afternoon at some of the most gorgeous cafés in town and sip on some delightful coffee - a lazy afternoon but photogenic at best. Check out the article below for cafés to visit:
8 Uniquely decorated cafes in Kuala Lumpur worth visiting
Photo: Merchant's Lane 美真林 Facebook
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Try tea tasting
There are various teahouses in Chinatown, but the most noteworthy of them all will have to be Kong Wooi Fong Tea Merchants, where you can slowly sample a wide array of tea and if you're lucky, have the store owner explain the process of tea making to you too at the back of the shop. Sit back, close your eyes and savour the fine flavours of the tea - a rainy afternoon filled with peace and serenity.

47, Jalan Petaling, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Photo: Getty Images
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Explore museums and galleries
Feast your eyes upon stunning architecture and give your interpretations of contemporary art as you explore a museum or a gallery on a rainy day. You can learn about your heritage, gain deeper insight into your traditions and culture, and also have a really great time exploring the wonderful architecture museums usually possess. Here's your road to becoming more cultured; we've even got a list of the best places to visit:
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Photo: Getty Images
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Try out yoga
Who said being active could only happen outdoors? Try your hand at some indoor yoga, where your body will bend and stretch, working towards a healthier, and much more flexible you. Exercise also releases endorphins, triggering an unexplainable feeling of happiness and positivity, leaving you feeling super fresh and also super joyful. Have no idea where to go for yoga? We've got you covered with this article:
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Photo: Getty Images
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Prance at an indoor trampoline park
Unleash your inner kid and do some flips and turns at an indoor trampoline park, or fearlessly launch yourself into a pit of foam blocks. Even though it's raining hard outside, stay dry and have a whale of a time bouncing around with your gal pals. What's not to love - you'll have fun AND also get a great workout at the same time.

The Club, 1 Club Drive, Bukit Utama, Bandar Utama, Lower Ground Level, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Photo: Amped Trampoline Park Facebook
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Aquaria KLCC
Marvel and gaze in wide-eyed wonder at the bustling underwater ecosystem in Aquaria KLCC! At this state-of-the-art oceanarium, you can gain deeper insight into the flora, fauna and sea creatures that reside in the seas of Malaysia. You can also walk past sharks and stingrays on the 90-metre long transparent tunnel.
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Complex, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Photo: Aquaria KLCC Facebook
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Escape with friends
You know when you have a mind-boggling board game to solve, or when you watch a movie with the main characters desperately trying to escape a dwindling situation? Well now you can put yourself in that situation, minus the danger, and feel the thrill of solving head-scratching puzzles and completing tasks to get out. It isn't easy - you'll need to work together as a team in order to figure out how to escape, a perfect bonding activity.
L4 - 09A , Level 4, Nu Sentral, 201, Jalan Tun Sambathan, 50470, Kuala Lumpur
L2-16 (Level 2), AVENUE K Address: 156, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur
Photo: Breakout
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Satiate your sweet tooth
Who doesn't love a good candied chocolate bar filled with dried fruits and nuts, or the smooth creamy taste of a good chocolate bar? If you have a sweet tooth, grab some friends or your bae and make a trip to some of these chocolatiers - you'll have a great time sampling a delectable variety of cocoa treats and discover the finer taste of various chocolates, all while staying nice and dry. Here are a few places you can visit:
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Don’t let the wet weather affect your plans, we’ve got some fun ideas for you!

You’ve got the perfect day planned out, be it taking your boyfriend out for a totally romantic picnic date or exploring the city with your friends, when suddenly the rain comes pouring down as if the floodgates of heaven had sprung open to ruin your supposedly perfect day. Of course it’s a total bummer – the plethora of grey, cloudy skies just instills the worst mood in everybody, and you don’t want to walk outside and have rainwater seep into your trendy sandals. We get it.

But don’t let that stop you from having a bad day! A rainy day does not mean that you have to relegate yourselves in front of Netflix and pathetically eat pints of ice cream straight out of the container. There’s so much to see, to do, to visit, and we promise it doesn’t involve getting absolutely drenched in the rain. Here’s a list of 10 things to do in Kuala Lumpur when it’s the rainy season – you’ll have that frown turned upside down!

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