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Sunway Pyramid

2008.02.14
Sunway Pyramid is a distinctive retail landmark located in the heart of Petaling Jaya. It was opened in July 1997 as Malaysia's first themed shopping and entertainment mall.

One of the mall's most easily recognised design is the Egyptian-inspired Pyramid with a lion "standing guard" at the entrance.

A 50ft Sphinx guards the entrance of the pyramid-shaped shopping complex.

it's almost dark....so it's being lighted....recently being given a new coat of paint

alfresco dining on both side of the entrance

Starbucks & a local franchise, Friendster

The new wing of Sunway Pyramid, called the Pyramid 2 (or P-2) was opened in 2007. It is opened to newer retailers such as Jusco, Giant, Harvey Norman and so on. There is also a new section in P-2 called Marrakesh, derived from the place in Morocco. Expansion of the parking area to nearly 8 floors makes this place popular with tourists, local and foreign alike. It is also plays host to many exclusive boutiques.

The entrance of the old wing

The rest of the building is embellished in the monumental style, complete with pseudo-hieroglyphics decorating facades, along with numerous Pharonic statuaries.

CNY deco as CNY celebration lasts for 15 days


Chinese hibiscus (bunga raya)

close up of this deco

another section of the old wing

Sadly, the road opposite Sunway Pyramid is always full with traffic except first few days CNY

it's the road (left) leading out of this township. The tunnel leads to a toll highway. (shot a bit tricky here...just use P mode as it's started to rain heavier)

traffic getting worse everytime with downpour

Sunway Lagoon Theme Park is just next to the new wing of this mall.

Sunway Pyramid is also one of the only shopping malls in Malaysia to have an indoor ice skating rink.
Ice Skating
Figure skating
7 Comments
KerBear This is an incredible set!! :) I've decided I want to see this mall... it is beautiful (as fall as retail structures go anyway) haha
KerBear · 2008-02-12: 19:09
focussed This looks very "Las Vegas"y! and also looks enormous!! I love the colors in 14!
focussed · 2008-02-13: 03:06
mimax2 looks very interesting. thanks for sharing!
mimax2 · 2008-02-13: 05:16
jet28 That's incredible! Wonderful set :-)
jet28 · 2008-02-13: 05:32
chongyin Chan Chiew,

The best part is, this area was a mining pool when we were in secondary school!!
chongyin · 2008-02-13: 06:57
slowpete wow great set. sharp images with great colour
slowpete · 2008-02-13: 11:56
eljapa Great set indeed. i love #1, 14 and 15 most.
Well done
eljapa · 2008-02-16: 14:23
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