i-City
Selangor
i-City, located in Section 7, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, is a 72-acre ICT-based urban development designed by architect Jon A. Jerde. It integrates corporate offices, residential towers, hotels, shopping malls, and data centers within a smart city environment. The development includes eight corporate office towers, two luxury hotels operated by Best Western and Hilton, and a large regional shopping mall with over 350 retail stores. i-City is famous for its digital light displays, earning it the nickname "City of Digital Lights," and features unique attractions such as SnoWalk, an arctic environment with ice sculptures, and WaterWorld, a water-based amusement park. Additionally, it houses Red Carpet 2, Malaysia's first interactive wax museum. The development supports knowledge-based industries and is recognized as an MSC Malaysia Cybercentre, offering incentives for tech companies. It also hosts large-scale events including Malaysia's Independence Day celebrations and international concerts. i-City combines modern urban living with entertainment, making it a notable destination for both business and leisure.
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Astuce: The best time to visit i-City is during the evening when the digital light displays are most vibrant. Visitors are advised to purchase tickets for attractions like SnoWalk and WaterWorld in advance to avoid queues. Discounts may be available for group bookings and during special events. The nearest KTM Komuter station is Padang Jawa, about a 10-minute drive away, and future LRT connectivity is planned. Comfortable clothing is recommended for indoor cold attractions like SnoWalk.
Faits intéressants
- •i-City features SnoWalk, a 50,000 sq ft arctic attraction with 100 tons of ice sculptures created by 30 ice sculptors from Harbin, China.
- •The development includes Red Carpet 2, Malaysia's first home-grown interactive wax museum with figures ranging from superheroes to tech giants.
- •During the 2010 FIFA World Cup, i-City broadcast live matches on Southeast Asia's largest video screen measuring 6.5 m by 8.5 m.
- •i-City hosts major events such as Malaysia's Independence Day celebrations and MTV World Stage Live concerts.
- •The Data Centre Park within i-City can host up to four data centers with a combined floor space of 200,000 sq ft.
Histoire
i-City was developed starting in the early 2000s as a smart city project designed by Jon A.
Jerde.
Initially valued at MYR 1.5 billion in 2002, its gross development value increased to MYR 10 billion.
The area was formerly known as Bandar Sumur and hosted the Sumur City Aerospace Adventure exhibition in 1995.
Over time, i-City evolved into a mixed-use urban center incorporating business, residential, and leisure components.
Its designation as an MSC Malaysia Cybercentre and endorsement by the Ministry of Tourism highlight its importance as a technology and tourism hub in Selangor.
Guide du lieu
SnoWalk
An indoor arctic environment attraction featuring 100 tons of intricately carved ice sculptures, maintained at below 5°C to simulate snowy conditions, offering a unique family leisure experience.
WaterWorld
A water amusement park featuring thrilling rides including a vortex water ride from a 160 ft launch tower and multiple water slides, suitable for all ages.
Red Carpet 2 Wax Museum
Malaysia's first interactive wax museum with over 30,000 sq ft of exhibits allowing visitors to take selfies with figures like Avengers superheroes, royals, tech giants, and celebrities.
Central i-City Shopping Mall2019
A large regional shopping mall spanning 940,000 sq ft with over 350 retail stores across six levels, making it the largest mall in Shah Alam.
CityPark Office Complex
Designated building complex housing MSC Malaysia-status companies, consisting of six blocks with over 300,000 sq ft of office space.