Sunway City
human settlement in Malaysia
Sunway City (Malay: Bandar Sunway) is an 800-acre integrated township in Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. This township is named after its developer, Sunway Group, which had also got its name from Sungai Way, a suburb in Selangor. Sunway City is said to incorporate the urban planning concept of a 15-minute city.
Leisure and entertainment
Sunway Pyramid, inaugurated in 1997, is recognized as Malaysia's first themed shopping and entertainment mall. The mall features an Egyptian-inspired design, including a prominent pyramid structure and a lion statue at its entrance. It encompasses five precincts—Fashion Central, Oasis Boulevard, Asian Avenue, Marrakesh, and The Link—offering a diverse range of retail and dining options.
Adjacent to the mall is Sunway Lagoon, a multi-park destination spanning 88 acres with over 90 attractions. Notable features include the Vuvuzela, touted as the world's largest vortex water ride, and various themed zones catering to different age groups.
The township also hosts several commercial areas, such as Jalan PJS 11/28, which accommodate a variety of restaurants, banks, and other businesses..
Accommodation
Bandar Sunway has a range of accommodations, including the Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa (formerly Sunway Lagoon Resort Hotel), the Sunway Pyramid Hotel, and the Sunway Lagoon Hotel (formerly Sunway Clio Hotel).
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