If you are wondering where to go in the evening, head for i City in Shah Alam, Selangor and enjoy the thousands of LED (light emitting diodes) that are used to build trees and animals. The advancement of LED technology has enabled many colourful lights with different intensity possible. Colours that you can see here include yellow, red, blue, orange, white and green. Bring your best camera if you are into photography and take the best shot while you are here.
Look out for the pine trees, cactus, cow, giraffe and peacocks. It is a good place for family outing. There are shops here that serves food and drinks though not all are fully operational. Al-fresco dining is available here with a big LCD screen that entertains you while you are having your meals.
Here is a video of the SpaceWalk ride:
The most recent attraction that was opened to the public in March 2011 was the Snowalk, a 50,000 square feet environment 5°C below zero. A good experience for those who want to experience a change of environment.
There is also an indoor theme park with video games, horse riding and games for your enjoyment.
Plan to spend about 2-4 hours here.
Snowalk
Snowalk is a 50,000 square feet area where the temperature has been brought down to -5°C, a close replica of the winter condition in temperate country. You will see many ice sculptures that have been shaped by sculptors from Harbin, China. Harbin is located in north-east of China near Russia and is a popular holiday destination especially during winter season where you will see gigantic sculptures of buildings and animals done by the experts from the city of Harbin.
The sculptures include mini football field, swan, igloo, santa claus, reindeers and cafe tables. There is also a thin layer of man-made snow here though it is not as fine as the actual snow.
You will need to wear comfortable shoes with good grip as it can be quite slippery on certain parts of the hall. Long pants and gloves will certainly help to enable you to stay longer here. Jacket will be provided.
This place is open from 10am to 1am daily and entrance fees is RM25/adult and RM15/child below 12 years old. As of April 2011, there is a promotional rates of RM15/adult and RM10/child if you come from 10am to 6pm daily.
Outside the foyer, there are 4 machines that can produce snow or rather ice-making machine. They are on at certain times of the day for you to experience snow-fall.
Getting to I City
If you are coming from Kuala Lumpur using the Federal Highway, go towards the direction of Shah Alam. After passing through the toll after Subang Jaya, continue straight and look for the sign "I City" before reaching the second toll. Keep to your left and turn right at the traffic light. Go straight and turn left after this. Find a parking at the building next to the Snowalk.
Opening Hours
Snowalk opens from 10am - 1am Monday-Thursday, Sunday and Public Holidays and from 10am - 2am on Friday, Saturday and the eve of Public Holidays.
Obviously the digital lights only come on after dark (7pm onwards).
Entrance Fee
There is no entrance fee to see the City of Digital Lights.
For Snowalk, the charge is RM25 per adult and RM20 per child before 6pm and RM35 per adult and RM30 per child after 6pm. This fee includes rental of a jacket. Child rates apply to below 90cm or below age 12.
Parking
From 6am - 6pm: Mon-Fri RM1, Sat, Sun, Public Holidays RM 1 for first two hours and Rm 1 per hour thereafter (max RM5).
From 6pm to 6am: RM10
Contact
Their hotline is +603 5521 8800 for more details.
email: help@i-city.my
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