6 CNY Markets You Can Visit If You Don't Know 'Huat' To Buy For The Upcoming Celebrations
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By Celine Low — 03 Jan 2025, 04:48 PM
1. You Ni Market 18.0
This Chinese New Year market is a treasure trove of handcrafted delights and engaging hands-on workshops for all ages, including handweaving, crafting charms, and mini CNY-themed fans. There will also be guided calligraphy sessions, perfect for creating festive couplets. Enjoy delicious Chinese New Year treats and captivating performances by talented buskers and artists.
Dates:
- 4 to 5 January
- 11 to 12 January
Time: 11am to 10pm
Venue: Tropicana Metropark Property Gallery
Admission fee: Free
2. Pingmin "Stick Together" CNY Market
Looking to usher in the Lunar New Year with vibrant decorations and festive cheer? Look no further than Pingmin's CNY Market! This vibrant marketplace offers a curated selection of festive essentials, from beautiful flowers and potted plants to handcrafted wood products and auspicious fragrances.
Complete your Chinese New Year look with stylish clothing and accessories too! A variety of local brands will be at the market offering everything from elegant earrings and hairpins to stunning necklaces and festive outfits.
Immerse yourself in cultural activities, from impromptu mahjong games to traditional craft workshops and live New Year song performances while enjoying delicious snacks sold by a number of local vendors.
This market is also pet-friendly, so bring your furry friends along for the celebration!
Dates:
- 3 to 5 January
- 10 to 12 January
- 17 to 19 January
- 24 to 26 January
Venue: Pingmin Hub (36, Jalan Kamuning, Pinggiran TRX, 55100 Kuala Lumpur)
Admission fee: Free
3. Golden SPring Market
Find the perfect Chinese New Year gifts for your loved ones or treat yourself to something special. Explore a variety of stalls offering delicious pastries, unique arts and crafts, stylish clothing, pampering hair and body care products, and much more.
Learn the art of Chinese calligraphy and papercutting through hands-on workshops available at the market. You can craft your own artwork to decorate your home or give as gifts. For the Labubu lovers, you can create your own adorable character at the Labubu Clay Art Workshop.
Don't miss this festive occasion accompanied by live music performances and the enchanting sounds of the guzheng, a traditional chord musical instrument.
Date: 6 to 11 January
Time: 10am to 8.30pm
Venue: The Sphere, Bangsar South
Admission fee: Free
4. Singles' Market x Astro New Year Market
In collaboration with Astro, Singles' Market features a special interactive session designed for singles, providing a fun and engaging opportunity to meet new people and potentially find your perfect match.
Of course, there'll be plenty of festive delicacies, artisanal handcrafted products, and trendy items to satisfy your festive shopping desires.
Date: 10 to 11 January
Time: 12pm to 10pm
Venue: The Arc @ IJM Rimbayu
Admission fee: Free
5. FA'WER by CMYK
Embrace the vibrant festive spirit at CMYK's FA'WER pop-up market! Spanning over three weeks in January, you can find unique gifts and indulge in festive treats to get you ready for Chinese New Year.
Date: 2 to 26 January
Time: 10am to 10pm
Venue: Concourse, Lot 10
Admission fee: Free
6. CNY Cultural Craft Market
With exciting lion dances, a mesmerising lighting ceremony, and engaging workshops, this three-day market will surely put you in a festive mood. From vibrant decorations and traditional crafts to delicious snacks and auspicious plants, you'll find it all here. There will also be a plant market, offering a wide choice of feng shui plants so you can welcome prosperity and good fortune into your home.
Date: 10 to 12 January
Time:
- 10 & 11 January: 10am to 10pm
- 12 January: 10am to 6pm
Admission fee: Free
