It’s that time of year again! Cupid is on comes a calling this Valentine’s Day, and you better be ready with a romantic date idea or two.
But what if you’re stuck in a post-CNY rut or busy with work? No worries, here are some humble suggestions for romantic dates and retreats that’ll fit both introverts and extroverts!
Introverts
For introverts, you’ll generally want to stick to indoor activities or ones that have more peace and quiet.
Book Cafes
For bookworms, besides the obvious bookstores like the trusty Kinokuniya in KLCC or recent upstart Tsutaya in Pavilion Bukit Jalil, there’s also the trendier option of book cafes.
Little Giraffe Story House
Built out of an old New Village-style house, Little Giraffe Story House mainly serves as a children’s library but also houses a café and community space to just hang out. Highly recommended for couples looking for some “rural” quiet to spend the day away.
Little Giraffe Story House
Address: 114, Jalan 15, Batu 11 Cheras, 43200 Cheras, Selangor
Open 10am – 6pm daily. Closed on Wednesdays.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lgshbatu11/
Jing Si Books & Café (Bukit Bintang)
For a more chic book date, try out the Jing Si Books & Café branch right at the heart of Kuala Lumpur, which boasts a cozy basement location and relaxing wooden-bamboo furnishings. Although they mostly stock Chinese books on Buddhism and traditional medicine, all are welcome to order some tea and read.
Jing Si Books & Café (Bukit Bintang)
Wisma Bukit Bintang, 01- Lower Ground Floor, 28, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Mon-Sun: 11.00am – 7.30pm
MeTime BookCafe
Really want some peace and quiet with your SO? How about a bed or two? Then MeTime BookCafe is the place. This quirky café offers private, bunker-style areas where you can just read and chitchat for Valentines. Couples should try asking for the bunk bedroom for the ultimate peace and quiet!
MeTime BookCafe
1.010b ,Level 1, The square, Jaya One, Jln Profesor Diraja Ungku Aziz, Seksyen 13, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Mon – Sun: 11 am – 8pm
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metime_bookcafe/?hl=en
Hiking
Hiking doesn’t seem like the first thing that would attract introverts, but scenic trails and the tranquility of nature can be appealing to quiet types. Just make sure to pace yourselves and stay safe!
Bukit Broga
Parked in between Selangor and Negri Sembilan, Bukit Broga is a popular spot thanks to its three peaks, which offer sweeping views of the surrounding Semenyih area. A common plan is to start before dawn and reach the first or second peak to see the sunrise – a pretty romantic Valentine’s, if you ask me!
Bukit Broga Hill
Address: The trailhead starts near the free MPKJ Kajang parking lot (Google Maps).
Entrance fees may be collected for other nearby parking areas and for access to the peak.
Kanching Eco Forest Park
On the opposite end of Selangor in Rawang, Kanching Eco Forest Park is a feast for nature-lover introverts, featuring over seven levels waterfalls to soak or just admire from afar. All of the falls have different shapes and sizes too, giving you and your partner some delightful sights as you make your way up the trails. Don’t visit during bad weather though, as heavy rains can make falls dangerous.
Kanching Eco Forest Park
Address: From Bandar Baru Selayang, head towards Rawang. Before reaching Rawang, you should see a sign for Hutan Lipur Kanching, which should be on your right. (Google Maps)
Entrance Fee: RM4 on weekdays, RM5 on weekends
Extroverts
For extroverts, a suitable Valentine’s Day out usually involves large crowds or energetic activities to burn through all of that extrovert energy.
Nightclubs
Since this year’s Valentine’s falls on a Friday, what better way to celebrate it than by partying the night away!
Spark KL
Formerly known as Zouk KL, this KL clubbing institution features a massive, cavernous wooden-floored hall surrounded by plush seats and a ring of blinding neon and spotlights. Add some hypnotic melodies and punchy beats emanating from the prominently placed DJ booth, and you have a crazy Valentine’s night out!
Spark KL
Address: 436, Jln Tun Razak, Kelab Golf di Raja Selangor, 55000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur (Google Maps)
Wednesday till Saturday, 10pm till 3am
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparkclubkl/?hl=en
The Iron Fairies KL
Fancy a fantastical retreat into a fairytale while you party all night – the Iron Fairies KL has that and more! Based on architect Ashley Sutton’s fantastical vision, the club is carved out of wood and brass, giving it a warm, brown palette that’s simply magical. There’s no better setting if you want to stir up some passion and romance to the sound of live music!
The Iron Fairies KL
Address: H-G-06, Hive, TREC, 438, Jln Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Opens Tue: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Wed – Sun: 5:00 PM – 5:00 AMInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theironfairieskl/
Sports
If your partner is the active type, then getting outdoors for some unique and memorable sports activities is a no-brainer!
Go-karting
Say goodbye to road rage and traffic blues! Go-karts are a good way to burn off all that extrovert energy with some adrenaline-pumping acceleration while you celebrate this day of love!
Freeway E-Kart
Speeding around a track by go-kart is fun, but you know what’s even better – speeding around a neon-lit track! Just a stone’s throw away from Sunway Lagoon, Freeway E-Kart is an indoor go-kart track that boasts neon-lit tracks that make straight runs and swerves all the more cooler. Do take note that their fully dark and neon-lit night race is only available on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Freeway E-Kart
Lot 608, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Subang Jaya, SelangorOpen 4pm – 12am on weekdays, 12pm-12am on weekends
Website: https://freewayekart.co/
LYL International Karting Circuit
Wanna tear up some rubber on the longest go-kart track in Malaysia, no – Asia? Then run on down to Cheras to LYL International Karting Circuit! Equipped with a whopping 1.5km of asphalt, this gargantuan track also offers both traditional one-seater karts along with twin-seater couple karts, allowing you and your darling to share the thrills together.
LYL International Karting Circuit
Lot 683, Jalan Persiaran Bukit Enggang Sg Long Hill, Sungai Long, 43200 Cheras, Selangor
Official Websites: https://linktr.ee/lylcircuit
Boulder/Rock-Climbing
If both of you are big fans of working those muscles, then hit the cliffs by climbing some rock faces. Set your hearts aflutter in more ways than one as you scale dizzying heights!
Gua Damai Extreme Park
Batu Caves isn’t the obvious Valentine’s Date locale, but it’s actually home to some of the most accessible natural rock faces in the Klang Valley, allowing you to soar high above the Gombak skyline. Located at this geographical wonder’s northern flank, Gua Damai Extreme Park offers not just guided rock-climbing tours, but also caving, abseiling and even ziplining.
Gua Damai Extreme Park
Jalan Fairuz Off Jalan Zamrut, Kampung Melayu Wira Damai, 68100 Batu Caves, SelangorInstagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/guadamaixpark/?hl=enWebsite: https://guadamai.com/press/
Camp5
Don’t want the UVs to ruin your Valentine’s rock climb? Then Camp5 should be your thing. Spread across multiple branches in the Klang Valley and even Johor, Camp5 provides an impressive array of artificial walls rock climbing and bouldering for varying skill levels.
Camp5
Website: https://www.camp5.com/climb-harder/
