Especially for those who like to spend time actively and strive to make every trip interesting and varied, we have collected 10 of the largest, brightest and most unusual water parks from around the world.
The presence of water parks may not be the main reason for choosing a particular vacation spot, but it is an excellent argument in favor of many resorts that are located next to them. Children will simply be delighted, and adults will definitely remember this vacation!
Wild Wadi, Dubai, UAE
49 thousand sq. m and as many as 30 attractions for the whole family! This water park embodies the same scale with which the Emirates approaches the implementation of most projects.
Just look at Jumeirah Sceirah – the largest water slide outside of North America, which is 32 m high. Suddenly, the floor under your feet disappears and you go down the chute at a speed of 80 km/h. The feeling is comparable only to free fall. Many types of water roller coaster Master Blaster, surfing attraction Wipeout and Riptide and many others – this is a must-see for fans of such entertainment.
Siam Park, Tenerife, Spain
Before opening Siam Park, its creators visited more than 50 water parks around the world, and it was worth it! The result was such that for several years in a row this water park has been among the top ten in the world.
Favorite attractions of visitors: Singha – a slide 24 m long, Tower of Power – a 28-meter almost vertical descent. Siam Park will also delight those who miss the exotic – it is a Thai oasis in the middle of the deserted island of Tenerife. With Buddha statues, dragons and Bangkok landmarks surrounded by lush greenery, you will definitely love it here!
Sunway Lagoon, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The next water park from our TOP is considered one of the largest amusement parks in Southeast Asia. Sunway Lagoon consists of 6 zones: water park, amusement park, extreme park, horror park, wildlife park and Nickelodeon children’s park. Therefore, visiting this place is really worth dedicating time to, as everyone will find something to their liking here.
Slides with whirlpools and steep rapids, a surfing station with 3-meter waves, a swimming pool with a current and many other attractions, and on top of that – a huge beach area, the creation of which took more than 6 thousand tons of sand!
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, Orlando, USA
A paradise tropical lagoon that has weathered a storm is what Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park is all about. The Disney influence is very noticeable: the design of the park is so impressive that within the first few minutes you will forget where you are.
Both attractions and decorations here are dedicated to the theme of the raging elements: fishing gear, surfboards, schooners and shipwrecks are scattered throughout the park.
The main attraction is Mayday, a slide as tall as a five-story building, with 9 descents, waterfalls and caves in the jungle. Here you can also scuba dive, surf in a pool with 2-meter waves, go rafting down a waterfall with friends, or relax, leisurely exploring the entire park, surrendering to the flow of the Lazy River attraction.
Tropical Islands, Krausnik, Germany
If so far Germany little associated with water parks, then everything will change after visiting the Tropical Islands, which is 70 km from Berlin. The main feature of this park is that it is indoor, and therefore can be visited in any weather and at any time of the year.
The building previously belonged to an airship manufacturing company, and its dimensions (360*210*107 meters) are impressive. This made it possible to create the largest amusement park in Europe in the form of a huge tropical forest.
All kinds of attractions are at your service, as well as SPA centers, saunas, solariums, Jacuzzis, restaurants, an artificial beach, and evening shows. 25 mini-hotels, campsites and lodges are located right on the territory of Tropical Islands Park, where you can stay overnight and be back in the midst of the fun the next morning.
Yas Waterworld, Abu Dhabi, UAE
A huge futuristic amusement park that covers an area of 15 football fields and offers guests 43 attractions, 5 of which have no analogues.
Here is the world’s first hydromagnetic water slide, 238 m long, which simulates a real tornado. Also at Yas Waterworld, you can try your hand at bodyboarding and flowboarding in a pool with 3-meter waves, ride a 550-meter water roller coaster, shoot with water cannons and experience many other types of extreme adventures.
Waterbom Bali, Kuta, Indonesia
One of the most popular places in Bali, especially among those traveling with children. Here you will find 12 different slides: for one, two or a whole group on rubber boats, with a free fall, with a head down on a special mat, a completely dark slide for a thrill – so you won’t be bored.
The park also has all the conditions for those who just want to relax or take a break between extreme activities. Sun loungers for those who want to sunbathe, swimming pools with fountains and volleyball nets, bars, cafes, pastry shops, massage parlors, shops – all this allows you to come here with the whole family.
Noah’s Ark, Wisconsin, USA
The largest water park USA It amazes not only with its size, but also with the number of attractions. Vacationers agree that it is almost impossible to visit them all in one day!
Here you can find the longest water attraction in the world – the crazy “Black Anaconda” (about 400 m), and the “Hole of Time” – a huge water funnel 21 m deep. And also “Fresh Blood”, “Black Storm”, “Bermuda Triangle” , “Point of no return” – even the names themselves indicate that the level of extreme sports here is simply off the charts! Tourists also have a unique four-dimensional underwater cinema and two water pools with 3-meter artificial waves.
ChimeLong Water Park, Guangzhou
This is the largest water park in Asia, with a capacity of more than 40,000 people per day. On the territory of ChimeLong Water Park there is the world’s longest artificial river, 5 km long. By riding along the perimeter of the park, you can immediately select the attractions you want to visit.
Extreme slopes over a kilometer long, slides with a slope of 45 degrees, waterfalls, wave pools, tornado slides – there is plenty to choose from!
Beach Park, Aciras, Brazil
It is in Beach Park that the legendary attraction Insano is located, which means “crazy.” And you have to be really crazy to do this. The 41 m high slide (approximately 14 floors) has an almost vertical descent that can be completed in just 4-5 seconds! At the same time, the speed reaches about 105 km/h!
Needless to say, among the other attractions (and there are about 70 of them in Beach Park), there are many other interesting, exciting, inventive and extreme ones that are not inferior to Insano and will give you unforgettable emotions.