This Chinese New Year 2023, Resorts World Genting (RWG) in Genting Highlands, Pahang comes alive with an abundant of activities and attractions to usher the Year of Rabbit.
Head on up to Malaysia’s premier integrated resort above the clouds from Jan 11 through Feb 5, 2023 for an auspicious celebration of Chinese New Year in the sky.
Blossoms of prosperity
Kimhua Atrium, Gohtong Jaya Baru, Skytropolis, Central Park and Madison Square are transformed into festive spaces and walkways bedecked with traditional red lanterns, fairy lights and a profusion of cherry blossom trees.
Pose for pictures with Instagram-worthy art installations such as the adorable moonbunny characters in Kimhua Atrium and the towering 9-meter tall golden tree which takes centre-stage at Madison Square.
Festive walkabout at RWG and a snowy new year
Join the rabbit-themed procession at Gohtong Walk, a charming 1.28km festive route that will take you to eight iconic spots from SkyAvenue Gateway to SkySymphony, Gohtong Jaya Baru, Skytropolis, Kimhua Atrium, Arena of Stars, Madison Square and Central Park for a comprehensive tour of the main Chinese New Year attractions.
For an experience similar to a snowy Lunar New Year in Beijing, stop over at Central Park to catch the snowflakes drifting lazily from above the rooftops.
Flower market
Indulge in your festive shopping at the annual Chinese New Year Flower Market 2023 at the transportation hub next to Crockfords Hotel from 10am till 10pm until Jan 18, 2023.
Patrons can look forward to an assortment of auspicious blooms and brightly-coloured plants; charming rabbit plushies; and festive goodies including sweet mandarin oranges, dried oysters and scallops, abalone, birds’ nest, bak kwa, cookies, sweets and nuts, and gift baskets.
RWG is giving away free biscuits/cookies to the first 30 customers every day with no minimum purchase.
Guests with a minimum purchase of RM300 and above will be entitled to a lucky draw, free calligraphy or free premium angpow pack.
Those who spend a minimum of RM200 in a single receipt will receive a can of abalone or a Mandarin oranges gift pack at only RM1.
These promotional items are given away on a first-come-first-served basis and only whilst stocks last.
Auspicious feasts
Savour the extravagant festive menus that would tempt the most discerning palates.
Hop into the Year of the Rabbit and indulge in auspicious feasts with friends and colleagues with special Sau Kong Cau set menus from RM1,688nett for a table of 10 at Genting Palace, Highland Hotel from now till Jan 20, 2023.
Delectable Lo Hei sets of jelly fish, salmon and abalone are also available from RM108 nett at Genting Palace, Highlands Hotel and Seasons, Genting Grand Hotel from now till Feb 5, 2023.
There are also festive special set and a’la carte menus of Alaskan crab with mango salad, braised scallop and seafood soup with black truffle and crab roe, Mongolian charbroiled pork ribs and double-boiled bird’s nest soup with American ginseng for lunch or dinner at Genting Palace from Jan 21 till Feb 5, 2023.
Seasons is offering double-boiled baby abalone and dried scallop in chicken soup and stir-fried Iberico pork tenderloin as festive specials.
Those who prefer broths with their meals can try Genting Garden Hotpot’s dinner sets from RM599 (4 pax) from Jan 21 till Feb 5, 2023.
There will also be festive lunch and dinner buffets at The Food Factory from Jan 22 till 31, 2023.
For light bites at Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park, try Vila Festa’s Huat Burger (RM20), Buck’s Café’s Mini Yee Sang Shake (RM18) and EXO’s Monk Jump Over the Wall Soup (RM32).
Arena of Stars variety shows
The Arena of Stars concert hall will be a hub of festive entertainment featuring performances from Frhythms Percussion, an eight-piece Chinese drums extravaganza, to Chinese New Year dance shows and acrobatic lion dance performances by the defending champion of World Lion Dance Championship – Kun Seng Keng Lion and Dragon Dance Association, Muar, Johor from Jan 22 till 25, 2023; and the national champion – Khuan Loke Lion Dance from Selangor from Jan 26 till 29, 2023 at 3pm, 6pm and 8pm.
Meet and Greet with Highland Heroes and MoonBunny characters
The Genting’s Highland Heroes will be making a special appearance in vibrant Chinese New Year-inspired garb to share new year blessings at Skytropolis from Jan 11 till Feb 5, 2023, on every Wednesday through Sunday.
Redeem limited-edition Genting’s Highland Heroes Chinese New Year ang pow packets with every RM200 spent in a single receipt at Skytropolis Indoor Theme Park, Sky VR, BigTop Video Games Park, Vision City Video Games Park and Awana SkyWay; or spend RM98 and above at any merchandise kiosks or photo booths at Skytropolis Indoor Theme Park.
MoonBunny characters with their distinctive colours, characters and shiny red space helmets will also be spreading cheer at Kimhua Atrium along with Highland Heroes on Wednesdays through Sundays from Jan 11, 2023 onwards.
