CNY 2026: Best LEGO sets for CNY decoration

LEGO Botanicals collection: ‘The Four Gentlemen’ Quartet

In traditional Chinese art, the ‘Four Gentlemen’ refer to these four plants: plum blossom, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum.

With the release of the Mini Orchid and Bamboo sets in 2025, this completes LEGO’s version of the ‘Four Gentlemen’ quartet.

LEGO Botanicals Mini Orchid

$38.99  $45.90  15% off

• Model number: 10343
• Number of pieces: 274

During CNY, orchids symbolise new beginnings, refinement and quiet prosperity, and this mini orchid set will look elegant on a shelf, offering festive meaning without the usual red-and-gold overload.

LEGO Botanicals Lucky Bamboo

$40.90  $45.90  11% off

• Model number: 10344
• Number of pieces: 325

Symbolising strength and growth, this Botanical set brings tranquil vibes and elegance to your space.

LEGO Icons Chrysanthemum

$49.88

• Model number: 10368
• Number of pieces: 278

Commonly seen in households during Lunar New Year, the chrysanthemum is said to symbolise longevity, with the yellow colour also representing wealth and prosperity.

This elegant build features the plant at various stages of flowering in its own pot and ‘wood’ stand, making it an especially good gift for family elders.

LEGO Icons Plum Blossom 

$42.90  $49.90  14% off

• Model number: 10369
• Number of pieces: 327

Symbolising endurance, hope and renewal, this set beautifully replicates the plum blossom, and is perfect for welcoming the New Year.

More LEGO sets for CNY decoration

LEGO Good Fortune

$97.01  $119.90  19% off

• Model number: 80117
• Number of pieces: 1,021

Released in 2025 and set to retire soon, this set features a gorgeous fan decorated with two magpies for good luck and blessings. The customisable set also has golden ingots (huat ah!), persimmon and calligraphy scroll to form a unique part of your CNY decor.

LEGO Trotting Lantern

$135.90  $149.90  9% off

• Model number: 80116
• Number of pieces: 1,295

Delight young and old with this stunning lantern that can actually light up with rotating silhouettes and comes with five mini-figures.

The top of the lantern can be folded out to reveal three scenes featuring a food stall, decorations and theatre. Cute and meaningful!

LEGO Lucky Cat

$45.90

• Model number: 40813
• Number of pieces: 280

Invite luck into your home with this adorable lucky cat build that features a waving paw with pendulum action and tummy panel that you can choose to decorate with a gold coin or good fortune wish. 

LEGO Money Tree

$36.83  $40.30  9% off

• Model number: 40648
• Number of pieces: 336

For a fun take on the money tree, this is a simple enough build with tangerines, ang bao and coin decorations that even kids can enjoy building together. 
 

LEGO Spring Festival Auspicious Dragon

$116.90

• Model number: 80112
• Number of pieces: 1,171

Released to celebrate the year of the Dragon last year, this is still a worthy collectible, due to its incredible detail. Read our review

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