Seri Saujana Bridge – The Thrifty Traveller

One of the more recent additions to Putrajaya’s cityscape is the China Malaysia Friendship Garden, which was officially opened last December to mark the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Malaysia.

The garden has been constructed in Lingnan style and incorporates a rockery, water features, decorative stones, traditional southern Chinese architecture, calligraphy, artwork and planting reminiscent of China.

No doubt this will become another popular location for wedding photos.

The garden is located in Putrajaya Precinct 4, in the shadow of the Seri Saujana Bridge.

The garden forms part of Anjung Floria, an 11 hectare site being developed as the permanent home for Floria Putrajaya, Malaysia’s top annual flower and garden festival.

Entrance is free.

The annual Putrajaya Flower and Garden Festival known as Floria opened to the public today and continues until Sunday 22nd June 2014.

Its location has shifted slightly this year to a new permanent site in the shadow of Putrajaya’s famous Seri Saujana bridge. The organizers have introduced an entrance fee for the first time (previously free) but it is only RM3 (RM1 for children) and unlikely to deter the hordes of visitors.

The King of Malaysia attended the opening ceremony and here a couple of fine vehicles from the Royal cavalcade.

There is plenty of creativity on display and many of the show gardens make good use of unusual materials such as plastic bags (above left) and other recycled materials.

The largest indoor pavilion showcases installations by professional designers and international exhibits from the region and beyond such as these (below) from Kunming China and Germany.