This article summarizes a family's fun-filled Saturday at Auto City in Penang, Malaysia. They visited a unique playground, enjoyed local cuisine, and explored the shops.
Exploring Auto City's Playground
A Playground Powered by People
The family visited a playground at Auto City where the attractions require adults to generate power for the kids to play. The narrator's mother came along, excited to get some exercise. Despite arriving at 5:30 PM, the sun was still strong.
Ticket Prices and Accessibility
Tickets were priced at 38 Ringgit for a one-day pass, 128 Ringgit for a family pass (four tickets), and 250 Ringgit for a group pass (ten tickets). The tickets are valid until September 30th. The narrator noted that the paper tickets felt flimsy for a place with kids and water. They also mentioned that re-entry is limited to three times a day and suggested going to the toilet before entry.
Eden's Adventures
The narrator's son, Eden, enjoyed the playground immensely. He showed bravery by climbing and sliding down tall structures. The playground staff were very attentive and helpful, especially to smaller children. The playground was so exhausting that the narrator has never played at park like that.
Chicco Baby Car Seat Review
The family uses a Chicoo baby car seat that can be converted into a stroller. They emphasized its large storage space and good suspension. They received it as a gift but highly recommend it.
Food and Drink Experiences
Refreshments at Mixue
The family visited Mixue, a popular Malaysian dessert shop. They ordered lemonade (recommended by their helper), a black sugar pearl drink for the grandmother, and ice cream for Eden. The lemonade and pearl milk tea were affordable and tasty.
Dinner at 漁家莊 (Yu Jia Zhuang)
They decided to have dinner at 漁家莊 (Yu Jia Zhuang), a restaurant specializing in fish dishes. The narrator mentioned they had brought Hong Kong viewers to this restaurant before. They ordered:
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炭烤仙草 (Charcoal Roasted Grass Jelly Drink)
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招牌奶香番茄米線 (Signature Milky Tomato Mee Sua)
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蘿蔔魚 (Radish Fish)
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炸魚片 (Fried Fish Slices)
The narrator and her family enjoyed the charcoal roasted grass jelly drink and various fish dishes, praising the freshness and taste.
Shopping and Discoveries
Shoe Shopping for Grandma
The narrator bought her grandmother a pair of shoes for 39 Ringgit. They also noticed a few interesting shops, including a hair salon (29 Ringgit for a haircut).
Animal Adoption
They discovered a free pet adoption area with dogs and cats. They admired the animals and shared the information that they were being re-homed due to a government cull.
Overall Impression of Auto City
Convenience and Variety
The narrator feels Auto City is a great place to visit, especially with children. It offers a variety of activities, shops, and restaurants in one location. Parking is easy and free.
Recommendation
The narrator suggests that visitors to Penang should consider visiting Auto City. She feels that the place is modern and diverse.
Final Thoughts
The family had a tiring but enjoyable day at Auto City. They encourage viewers to visit if they want to exercise and have fun.