From Wonder to Wisdom: Journeys That Bring Generations Closer
04-Jul-2025
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From Wonder to Wisdom: Journeys That Bring Generations Closer
Learn in Sri Lanka | Stargazing in Wilpattu & Anuradhapura
Perfect For: Multi-gen families craving depth, stillness, and star-fuelled imagination.
Play in Hong Kong | Fengyun Pavilion, Ngong Ping Village
Eat in Malaysia | Culinary Heritage in Penang
“You can trace family trees through flavours here. The food tells you who they are, and how they’ve stayed true to it.”
— Renee Osman, General Manager, DTH Travel Malaysia
Why Family Travel Still Matters
When it comes to family holidays, the goal isn’t just escape — it’s connection. Time away from routine becomes time well spent, and the most memorable souvenirs aren’t bought — they’re shared. This month, we spotlight experiences that speak to every generation: immersive, inspiring, and designed for togetherness. Whether you’re looking to stargaze, explore with your senses, or eat your way through history, these three destinations show how travel can teach, thrill, and bring families closer — one moment at a time.
Learn in Sri Lanka | Stargazing in Wilpattu & Anuradhapura
In Sri Lanka’s dry zone, the night sky isn’t just a backdrop — it’s a lesson in scale, silence, and science. Families can lie back under a sea of stars in Wilpattu or Anuradhapura, where guided stargazing becomes a blend of local legend and deep-space learning.
Children trace constellations once used by ancient navigators. Parents listen as myths are told alongside meteorology. The result? A shared sense of awe — and a better understanding of the night that connects us all.
“What begins as curiosity turns into quiet wonder. There’s something incredibly grounding about staring into the same sky your ancestors did.”
— Suranjith De Fonseka, Managing Director, DTH Travel Sri Lanka
— Suranjith De Fonseka, Managing Director, DTH Travel Sri Lanka
What’s Not to Be Missed: Telescope tours and star storytelling under some of South Asia’s clearest skies.
Perfect For: Multi-gen families craving depth, stillness, and star-fuelled imagination.
Play in Hong Kong | Fengyun Pavilion, Ngong Ping Village
This isn’t your average museum trip. At the Fengyun Pavilion, families step into the legend of the Three Kingdoms — not by reading plaques, but by entering the battlefield. Through projection mapping, motion-tracking games, and holograms, ancient China comes alive with cinematic intensity.
From launching virtual sky lanterns to devising battle strategies alongside legendary general Zhuge Liang, this is hands-on cultural play that blends education with adrenaline.
“Young minds want movement. This experience gives them action, history, and a reason to keep asking questions.”
— Fan Zhang, General Manager, DTH Travel China
— Fan Zhang, General Manager, DTH Travel China
What’s Not to Be Missed: Interactive battle zones, the Shu Roads Corridor, and the multisensory Zhuge Liang zone.
Perfect For: Families with teens, tech-savvy travellers, and those who prefer their heritage with a pulse
Eat in Malaysia | Culinary Heritage in Penang
In George Town, Penang, food is more than sustenance — it’s a love language passed through generations. From street stalls to Michelin-starred colonial mansions, families can taste their way through history while learning the stories behind each dish.
Sister-run food carts frying rice cakes with inherited precision. Claypot pancakes perfected over a century. Eight-course menus served in restored heritage mansions. Each bite is a chapter — and every meal, a moment to slow down and savour together.
“You can trace family trees through flavours here. The food tells you who they are, and how they’ve stayed true to it.”
— Renee Osman, General Manager, DTH Travel Malaysia
What’s Not to Be Missed: Duck noodle soup from a 40-year-old stall, wok-fried char koay kak (radish rice cakes), and coconut-crisp apom (mini pancake) made in claypots.
Perfect For: Food-loving families who travel with open appetites and curious hearts.
Why Family Travel Still Matters
Because the best souvenirs aren’t things — they’re shared moments. In the quiet of starlit skies, the thrill of history brought to life, or the warmth of a street-side meal, families don’t just bond — they grow together.
For travellers seeking holidays that create connection across generations, DTH Travel is here to help design the journey. Reach out to Mr. David Carlaw, Sales Director for the UK & Ireland, at david.carlaw@dth.travel. For more curated travel ideas, visit www.dth.travel.
