As the year of the Tiger roars to a close, Resorts World Genting (RWG) 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 11 January through 5 February 2023 for a spectacular and auspicious celebration of Chinese New Year in the Sky!
Blossoms of prosperity
Get ready to bask in festive grandeur as RWG’s iconic venues – Kimhua Atrium, Gohtong Jaya Baru, Skytropolis, Central Park and Madison Square are transformed into magnificent 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, an experience that has to-date enthralled over 300,000 visitors.
Flower market
Indulge in a spot of festive shopping at RWG’s annual Chinese New Year Flower Market 2023 at the Transportation Hub next to Crockfords Hotel from 10am till 10pm until 18 January. A colourful bazaar not to be missed, patrons can look forward to a delightful 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, a variety of cookies, sweets and nuts, and pre-packed gift baskets for friends and family.
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 purchase a minimum of RM200 in a single receipt will receive a can of abalone or a Mandarin oranges gift pack at only RM1.00! These promotional items are given away at a first-come-first-served basis and only whilst stocks last!
Auspicious feasts
What’s a celebration without delicious food? RWG invites you to savour extravagant festive menus that would tempt the most discerning palates. Say adieu to the year of the Tiger with friends and colleagues with special Sau Kong Cau set menus from RM1,688nett for a table of 10 at Genting Palace from now till 20 January 2023. Delectable Lo Hei sets of jelly fish, salmon and abalone are also available from RM108nett at Genting Palace which is located at Highlands Hotel and Seasons which is located at Genting Grand from now till 5 February 2023.
Delight in festive special set and a’la carte menus of Alaskan crab with mango salad, braised callop 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 21 January till 5 February. Seasons is offering nourishing double-boiled baby abalone and dried scallop in chicken soup and stir-fried Iberico pork tenderloin as festive specials.
If you prefer delicious broths with your meals, try Genting Garden Hotpot’s dinner sets from RM599 (4 pax) from 21 January till 5 February. There will also be festive lunch and dinner buffets at The Food Factory from 22 till 31 January. 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
With immersive sound systems, dazzling lights and ultra-talented performers, the Arena of Stars will be a hub of fabulous festive entertainment featuring mesmerising performances from Frhythms Percussion, an eight-piece Chinese Drums extravaganza to spectacular 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 22 to 25 January 2023 and National Champion – Khuan Loke Lion Dance from Selangor from 26 to 29 January 2023 at regular intervals – 3pm, 6pm and 8pm.
Experience the beauty of Chinese culture and the excitement of the festive season at RWG!
Meet and Greet with Genting’s Highland Heroes and MoonBunny characters
Along with the many exciting activities, the Genting’s Highland Heroes will be making a special
appearance in vibrant Chinese New Year-inspired garb to share New Year blessings aplenty. Come pose for pictures and engage with our lovable mascots in an auspicious Chinese New Year-themed setting at Skytropolis from 11 January 2023 till 5 February 2023, every Wednesday through Sunday.
Redeem limited edition Genting’s Highland Heroes Chinese New Year ang pao packets by spending RM200 and above in a single receipt at Skytropolis Indoor Theme Park, Sky VR, BigTop Video Games Park, Vision City Video Games Park and Awana SkyWay; or alternatively
spend RM98 and above at any merchandise kiosks or photo booths at Skytropolis Indoor Theme Park. Redemption starts from 11 January 2023 at the ticketing counters whilst stocks last.
MoonBunny characters with their distinctive colours, characters and shiny red space helmets will also be spreading cheer at Kimhua Atrium along with our Highland Heroes on Wednesdays through Sundays from 11 January 2023 onwards.
Don’t miss out on the many MoonBunny collectibles and merchandise from t-shirts, hoodies, plushies and cube-shape cushions to pom-pom keychains, postcard and sticker sets, tote bags and DIY batik paint kits available now till February 2023.
With so much to see, shop, eat and do, Resorts World Genting is the destination of choice for
fun-loving holiday-makers to welcome and have an amazing start to the new year! Admission to all Chinese New Year in the Sky attractions is FREE.
