Royal Floria Putrajaya 2024
It’s that time of the year again. Flowers are in full bloom and displayed all pretty for the annual Royal Floria Putrajaya – which can only mean that nature lovers and shutterbugs alike are planning trips down to Putrajaya, armed with fully charged phones and plenty of sunscreen.
With over 700,000 flowers and plants on display, this year’s Royal Floria is set to be another showstopper to wow visitors.
Here’s what you need to know when you visit the festival that takes place from now till 1st September 2024.
Over 700,000 flowers and plants
Image credit: @ilamalaysia via Instagram
Royal Floria Putrajaya 2024 has the striking Petunia as its theme flower. But this won’t be the only flower to see at the event. Over 700,000 flowers and plants are displayed throughout the sprawling 6-hectare Persisiran Tasik in Putrajaya’s Precinct 2, as part of garden sets complete with artistic structures.
Ensure your phone is fully charged, as you’ll find many corners specifically designed for photo ops. Plan to set aside at least 3 hours for your visit too, as there are 13 garden showcases with different creative concepts in the event that have been put together by local government organisations and companies to explore.
Some garden showcase highlights include the Garden City Johor Bahru, which has gone all out with flowers flanking replicas of the state’s iconic landmarks like the Crown Arch at Istana Bukit Serene.
Likewise, Kuala Lumpur City Hall’s garden showcase beautifully reflects Malaysia.
There are corners within the garden that feature cultural elements from the Malay, Chinese, and Indian communities.
Sepang Municipal Council has opted for a more futuristic route with IG-worthy steel arches.
Image credit: @ilamalaysia via Instagram
With Hobbit homes sprouting throughout the country for shutterbug Malaysians, Putrajaya’s garden is Hobbit-inspired, with a facade of a mound home for photo ops and rustic log tables all set within a forest setting.
Other attractions to check out at the event include a World of Petunia corner that’s reminiscent of an English garden abloom with petunias of all kinds, and Bonsai Garden with perfectly trimmed and grown bonsai of all sizes.
Also featured are over 500 orchids in various species and colours at the Flower House. Flower arrangements from 10 countries, including Malaysia, Japan, Hong Kong, and Singapore, are showcased inside the exhibition in the form of orchid arrangements, bonsai, and terrariums.
Shop for plants and feast on local cuisine
Whether you’re a new plant parent or an experienced horticulturist, you’ll find stalls selling all sorts of plants and plantation products at the Garden Bazaar. Find pots of orchids going for RM18 each, and a trio of succulents for just RM10.
When you get hungry, take your pick from one of 164 food vendors set up at the Feast Garden. You’ll find all sorts of local and international foods to fuel up with, and an outdoor seating area with 300 seats to plop down, rest your legs, and enjoy your meal.
Ticket prices for Royal Floria Putrajaya
This year, Royal Floria Putrajaya is charging visitors per entry. But not to worry, as ticket prices are just RM10/adult and RM5/child for those aged between 7 and 12. You will also be allowed two entries on one ticket, so you can check out the event in the morning or at night, or to fuel up at the food bazaar just across the road.
Standard tickets for non-locals are priced RM30/adult and RM25/child.
For easy entry, we recommend purchasing your tickets online here.
How to get to Royal Floria Putrajaya
To make it convenient for visitors to Royal Floria Putrajaya, there are free shuttle bus services from Putrajaya Sentral MRT station to Tapak Floria, every 30 minutes between 8am and 10pm. Otherwise, there’s free outdoor parking bays a walking distance from the venue.
Protip: if you’re having trouble locating the venue on your GPS, it’s right next to the McDonald’s outlet in Precinct 2.
Date: 22nd August to 1st September 2024
Time: 9am-10pm, Daily
Venue: Tapak Floria, Persisiran Tasik, Precinct 2, Putrajaya
Cover image adapted from: @ilamalaysia via Instagram, TheSmartLocal Malaysi
Photography by Janet.