Celebrate Dragon Boat Festival 2025 with a zongzi trail around Klang Valley
Dragon Boat Festival (Duan Wu Jie 端午节) falls on Saturday, 31 May 2025—so get ready for a weekend of meaningful traditions, fun, and of course… zongzi. These bamboo-leaf wrapped rice dumplings are a must during this annual celebration, which honours the story of Qu Yuan—a loyal poet and minister who drowned himself in the Miluo River after his kingdom fell into enemy hands. Devastated by his death, villagers raced out in boats to save him, beating drums and throwing rice dumplings into the water to keep fish and evil spirits away. Today, we commemorate his legacy with dragon boat races and zongzi feasts.
Selayang: An Xin Healthy Meat
| Location: No. 16, Jalan SJ6, Taman Selayang Jaya, 68100 Batu Caves, Selangor Operating hours: Tues – Sun, 7am – 3pm Top pick: Pork dumpling with salted egg Price: RM 2.50 – RM 10 Halal status: Non-halal |
Trying to eat clean but don’t wanna ghost zongzi season? An Xin Healthy Meat is here to save your diet and your cravings. They’ve given the traditional pork dumpling a health-kick makeover—think leaner cuts, zero preservatives, and none of the guilt. Because who says festive food can't be fitness-friendly?
And the best part is that you can also bring them home with you, thanks to their frozen dumplings offerings.
Why go?
- Made with leaner cuts and zero preservatives
- Easy to store and prepare at home
- Available at multiple outlets across Klang Valley
Cheras: Y E Traditional Dumplings
| Location: 8G, Jalan Pandan 3/9, Pandan Jaya, 55100 Kuala Lumpur Operating hours: Daily 10am – 9pm (Sun till 7pm) Top pick: Abalone & dried scallop zongzi Price: RM 3 – RM 488 Halal status: Non-halal |
Old meets new in a zongzi showdown! Traditional, Nyonya, Cantonese — all the classics are here, but the real showstopper? A whopping 2kg zongzi stuffed with Australian abalone and dried scallops. Because sometimes, bigger and fancier is better. Perfect for those who want to impress at family gatherings or just need a zongzi that doubles as a conversation starter.
Why go?
- Huge range of sweet and savoury dumplings
- Premium options great for sharing with family
- One-stop shop for both traditional and modern flavours
Klang: Kuang Fong Restaurant
| Location: 1, 211 Batu, 2, Jalan Meru, Taman Bunga Melor, 41050 Klang Operating hours: Daily 9am – 9.30pm (Closed 3pm – 5pm) Top pick: Traditional pork zongzi Price: RM 39 – RM 89.90 Halal status: Non-halal |
For old-school charm and comforting flavours, Kuang Fong Restaurant in Klang is your best bet. Serving old-school zongzi with a side of nostalgia, Kuang Fong is where your grandma would nod approvingly. It’s lowkey, no-frills, and full of heart—just how traditional flavours should be.
Why go?
- Time-honoured recipes full of nostalgic flavours
- Cosy and quiet spot for dine-in or takeaway
- Loyal customer base that comes back every year
Pudu: TK Bakery
| Location: 8-10, Lorong Brunei 3, Pudu, 55100 Kuala Lumpur Operating hours: Daily 6.30am – 7pm Top pick: Zongzi cake Price: From RM 54 Halal status: Non-halal |
Birthday during Dragon Boat Festival? Zongzi overload? No worries — swap sticky rice for sweet treats with a zongzi-shaped cake! It’s the festive spirit with a sugar rush, serving up cute and clever cake designs that sneak dessert onto the party table in style. Bonus: perfect for anyone who wants all the fun of zongzi but not with the traditional way!
Why go?
- Unique zongzi-inspired cake that’s cute and festive
- Great alternative for those who prefer dessert
- Perfect as a gift or centrepiece for your family table
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This 31 May, let the Dragon Boat Festival be more than just tradition. Whether you’re going for health, indulgence or just a new twist, celebrate with love, flavour and fun, one dumpling at a time.