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[PHOTOS] 28 Malls In Malaysia With The Most Impressive CNY Decorations For 2019

Dong dong dong chiang, it's Chinese New Year!

By Samantha Khor — 23 Jan 2019, 07:09 PM

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1. 1 Utama Shopping Centre is overflowing with blooms of fortune at the contemporary floral garden, adorned with vibrant red and pink daffodils, peonies, and cherry blossoms on massive golden baskets

2. Berjaya Times Square harkens back to the days of old with this gorgeous setup of "floating" lanterns and an old timey water town

3. Go on an ancient voyage of discovery at IOI Mall Puchong, where a massive Chinese junk ship surrounded by crystal clear water and its imperial guards take over the atrium

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4. A towering pagoda oversees a floral garden in IOI City Mall, Putrajaya

5. LEGO meets spring at Mid Valley Megamall, where you can also see how lion dance and assorted CNY masks are made

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6. The Gardens Mall's setup is reminiscent of hit drama Story of Yanxi Palace, complete with elegant chaises and decor from 18th century China

7. Inspired by the grandeur of ancient imperial courts, Pavilion KL decked out its main atrium with towering golden trees, opulent pillars, and a Dragon Throne at the end of the runway

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8. It's tangerines galore at Suria KLCC, where shoppers can journey into a tangerine garden lit up with red lanterns. Don't forget to take a pic with the giant basket of mandarin oranges at the Esplanade!

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Image via Suria KLCC
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Image via Suria KLCC

9. Immerse yourself in palatial splendour at Avenue K's imperial blossom garden

10. Sunway Pyramid pays tribute to Hakka heritage and culture this year, with its CNY decor anchored by a tulou, a traditional communal residence of the Hakka people

11. Sunway Putra Mall features one of the most iconic landmarks in the Teochew region of Guangdong - the Guangji bridge - as well as floating wooden boats and a Teochew-style house

12. Sunway Velocity Mall celebrates Cantonese culture with structures inspired by ancient Guangdong and Guangxi architecture as well as a floral market to symbolise rebirth

13. Based on a busy Three Lanes and Seven Alleys commercial area in Fuzhou, Sunway Carnival Mall's Hokkien-inspired setup features wooden buildings decorated with red lanterns, blooming peonies, and cherry blossoms

14. Queensbay Mall in Penang welcomes spring with a stunning floral setup complete with giant butterflies, pink lanterns, and a pond filled with lotus pads

15. Gurney Plaza in Penang looks like a scene out of a Chinese landscape painting, featuring a scenic mountain with flowing waterfall and a golden dragon arch

16. Spring returns in The Mines Shopping Mall's classic Chinese garden with blooms of all colours and some herons to make friends with

17. Walk the path of spring at The Starling Mall in Damansara Uptown... or simply sit and enjoy the pink blooms and festive lanterns

18. Pikachus dressed in traditional Chinese costumes add to the festive charm at SkyAvenue at Resorts World Genting

19. Two golden doves rests at the heart of Quill City Mall's floral garden

20. Atria Shopping Mall brings on balik kampung vibes with a reunion-inspired setup complete with dinner tables and chairs

21. IMAGO Shopping Mall at Kota Kinabalu, Sabah is decorated with festive elements to bless shoppers with Five Blessings -Longevity, Prosperity, Tranquillity, Morality, and Eternity

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22. Cute little piggies abound at IPC Shopping Centre's bamboo-centric display

23. The Curve brings shoppers "A Cup of Fortune" with their traditional teahouse-themed setup

24. eCurve is prepared to wow shoppers with stunning performances such as the Balancing Ballerina, the Twirling Hula Hoop show and The Skillful Contortionist

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25. MyTOWN Shopping Centre's Chinese courtyard garden is filled with auspicious blooms accompanied with rich colours of yellow, red, and purple

25. 3 Damansara (formerly known as Tropicana City Mall) is all dressed up in red and gold, with a golden plateau surrounded by hanging red lanterns for that perfect family photo op

26. A golden sailboat stands as the centrepiece of Sungei Wang Plaza's CNY decor

27. Fresh from their Christmas stint at Paradigm Mall JB, Doreamon and friends are now at Paradigm Mall Petaling Jaya to bring joy and happiness to shoppers for CNY

28. Festive pinwheels adorn the entrance and interior centrepieces at Fahrenheit 88

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Image from Fahrenheit 88
Image via Fahrenheit 88
Image from Fahrenheit 88
Image via Fahrenheit 88

Which shopping mall do you think had the best CNY decorations this year? Let us know in the comments section below!

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