Lunar New Year
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with a feast for the senses from 29 January to 16 February! Discover traditional dishes, cultural activities and retail surprises, surrounded by lush rainforest and endless valley views. From delicious food to special souvenirs, there’s something waiting for everyone.
Riddle me this
Participate in traditional Lunar New Year fun and solve all the riddles across Scenic World. 'What has to be broken before you can use it?', 'What is the question you can never answer ‘yes’ to? and more riddles to be found. Do you know all the answers?
Share the joy
Experience iconic rides, epic views, gravity defying noodles and fun for the whole family.
Share the joy
Experience iconic rides, epic views, gravity defying noodles and fun for the whole family.
Experience a gravity-defying dish
For the first time, acclaimed chef and founder of Ho Jiak restaurants, Junda Khoo, and Head Chef at Scenic World, Jonathan Poh, have teamed up to create their own spin on ‘flying noodles’.
Flying noodles are a well-known culinary masterpiece because the noodles appear to be flying in mid-air. Junda and Jonathan chose the dish to welcome the Lunar New Year in true-celebratory style!
Ride the world's steepest railway, travel between cliff tops, and explore the ancient rainforest. When you are done, savour the experience with a must-do sensory feast in Scenic World’s restaurant with Jonathan and Junda's Flying Beef Noodles.
Similar to Chow Mein with egg gravy on crispy noodles, the dish is available for a limited time in Scenic World’s restaurant from 29 January until 28 February.
Other dishes on the Lunar New Year menu include rice bowls with sticky pork, sweet & sour prawn pops, or tofu. Vegan and gluten free options are available.
Please note Junda Khoo will not be cooking.
Did you know?
You can also enjoy food from Scenic World’s restaurant without a ticket! Feast with friends and family while you marvel at the views.
Junda Khoo
Junda Khoo, whose grandma (who he calls ‘amah’) inspired him to cook, says his favourite memory as a child were the family gatherings during Lunar New Year.
“My amah had the ability to bring every single relative back from all over the world, to be in the same room, and at the same table eating her food. We usually eat noodles during Lunar New Year because they symbolise longevity and prosperity. Usually, the longer the noodles are, means we live a longer life. To celebrate this year, we are making flying noodles so we will fly in 2025!”
Born in Malaysia, Junda Khoo lives in Sydney with his family. He enjoys coming to Scenic World and the Blue Mountains because he gets the space and time to escape his busy life as a chef and wind back, relax and spend quality time with the family, not too far from home.
Jonathan Poh
Johnathan Poh, who finds cooking inspiration in making meals that create smiles especially on special occasion, says the absolute queen of his family is his grandmother.
“My most cherished Lunar New Year memory is my grandmother cooking a table full of everyone’s favorite dishes which she poured her heart and soul into. Rides that defy gravity and memories for the whole family are at the heart of what we offer guests at Scenic World, surrounded by the unique beauty of the Blue Mountains. If guests also leave us with full bellies and tantalised taste buds, that is a truly wholesome experience, worthy of welcoming the Lunar New Year!”
