Istana Bukit Serene
Residence of the King of Johor.
Johor Bahru Zoo
It was built in 1928 by Sultan Sir Ibrahim.
Kota Tinggi Waterfalls
A camp site equipped with changing rooms and restaurants, the
Kota Tinggi Waterfalls cascades from a height of 36m into a pool
deep enough for swimming!
Labis Hot Spring
Dataran Bandaraya
Clock tower, fountains and open lawns, a popular venue for
outdoor performances and events.
Masjid Jamek Sultan Ibrahim
Built between 1884 and 1887.
Desaru, Desaru Fruit Farm & Fireflies
Desaru, also known as the "Village of Casuarinas," is a
twenty-five kilometer stretch of beautiful sandy beach on the
south-east corner of Johor. The waters here are great for
swimming and a host of water activities including snorkeling,
boating, canoeing, windsurfing, water-skiing, and
catamaran-sailing. Enjoy land activities such as go-karting,
golfing and ultra-light aircraft flying.
The Fishermen's Museum at Tanjung Balau
A tiny fishing village close by has a collection of fish traps and
equipment used by the local fishermen.
Gunung Belumut Recreational Forest
This forest reserve got its name from the slippery and slimy
stones found in the reserve.
Gunung Lambak Recreational Forest
A great place for picnics and mountain-climbing.
Gunung Ledang
Gunung Ledang or Mount Ophir at 1,286 meters offers visitors
some breath taking views. Engage in a two day trek passing
some exquisite waterfalls like the Gunung Ledang waterfalls at
the base of the mountain, or hike straight up to the summit and
enjoy the view of the Straits of Malacca and parts of the Sumatra
coastline.
Gunung Pulai Recreational Forest
Waterfalls, pools, flora and fauna.
Johor Lowland Tea
Lowland tea garden.
Mersing Jetty
Johor Bahru Duty Free Zone
The Johor Bahru Duty Free ZoneA duty-free complex with a hotel,
convention centre, a floating restaurant, a nightclub and
shopping.
Pineapple Museum
Dedicated to the pineapple with interesting exhibits, artifacts,
publications and information on the pineapple industry in
Malaysia.
Nasoha Spices and Herbs Paradise
Just outside of Pagoh town is a 1,000ha spice and herb farm
home to hundreds of medicinal plants.
Johor River
Kota Tinggi has one of nature's phenomenon - the mesmerising
glow of fireflies.
Gunung Panti Recreational Forest
Camping, waterfall picnics and mountain climbing.
Grisek Hot Spring
Soga Perdana Recreational Forest
Take in a panoramic view of Batu Pahat town.
Kampung Sri Lukut
295 acres of paddy field is a great agro tourism destination.
Lagun Puteri
Facilities for cycling, roller skating, kite flying and picnicking.
Orchid Valley
Largest tropical orchid farm with 80 varieties of beautiful and
exotic orchids.
Padang Hijau
A dairy farm that offers a host of attractions and activities
including horseback riding, fishing and camping.
Panti Tropical Fruit Farm
Sultan Ibrahim Building
This building houses the State Secretariat and state government
offices.
The Grand Palace & Royal Sultan Abu Bakar Museum
Sultan Abu Bakar, the father or modern Johor built the Grand
Palace (Istana Besar) in 1866 and used it as his official
residence. Today, the north wing houses the museum and
treasures acquired from all over the world.
Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque
On top of a hill, close to the Istana Besar, overlooking the Straits
of Johor, is one of the most beautiful old mosques in Malaysia,
the Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque.
The Royal Mausoleum
Royal burial grounds.
Johor Art Gallery
A gallery rich in Malay heritage including clothings, weapons,
currency and fine art.
MAWAR House Handicraft Centre
Demonstration on traditional songket weaving, batik silk painting
and the art of fine pottery.
Johor Area Rehabilitation Orginasation (JARO)
Located along Sungai Chat, visitors to JARO can purchase
baskets, bedspread, furniture, soft toys and other crafts made by
the disabled in the community.
Tanjung Pai
This wetland sanctuary made up of mostly mangroves, on the
southern most tip of the state, is home to many species of birds
and animals. At the complex, visitors can learn about the
wetlands
Residence of the King of Johor.
Johor Bahru Zoo
It was built in 1928 by Sultan Sir Ibrahim.
Kota Tinggi Waterfalls
A camp site equipped with changing rooms and restaurants, the
Kota Tinggi Waterfalls cascades from a height of 36m into a pool
deep enough for swimming!
Labis Hot Spring
Dataran Bandaraya
Clock tower, fountains and open lawns, a popular venue for
outdoor performances and events.
Masjid Jamek Sultan Ibrahim
Built between 1884 and 1887.
Desaru, Desaru Fruit Farm & Fireflies
Desaru, also known as the "Village of Casuarinas," is a
twenty-five kilometer stretch of beautiful sandy beach on the
south-east corner of Johor. The waters here are great for
swimming and a host of water activities including snorkeling,
boating, canoeing, windsurfing, water-skiing, and
catamaran-sailing. Enjoy land activities such as go-karting,
golfing and ultra-light aircraft flying.
The Fishermen's Museum at Tanjung Balau
A tiny fishing village close by has a collection of fish traps and
equipment used by the local fishermen.
Gunung Belumut Recreational Forest
This forest reserve got its name from the slippery and slimy
stones found in the reserve.
Gunung Lambak Recreational Forest
A great place for picnics and mountain-climbing.
Gunung Ledang
Gunung Ledang or Mount Ophir at 1,286 meters offers visitors
some breath taking views. Engage in a two day trek passing
some exquisite waterfalls like the Gunung Ledang waterfalls at
the base of the mountain, or hike straight up to the summit and
enjoy the view of the Straits of Malacca and parts of the Sumatra
coastline.
Gunung Pulai Recreational Forest
Waterfalls, pools, flora and fauna.
Johor Lowland Tea
Lowland tea garden.
Mersing Jetty
Johor Bahru Duty Free Zone
The Johor Bahru Duty Free ZoneA duty-free complex with a hotel,
convention centre, a floating restaurant, a nightclub and
shopping.
Pineapple Museum
Dedicated to the pineapple with interesting exhibits, artifacts,
publications and information on the pineapple industry in
Malaysia.
Nasoha Spices and Herbs Paradise
Just outside of Pagoh town is a 1,000ha spice and herb farm
home to hundreds of medicinal plants.
Johor River
Kota Tinggi has one of nature's phenomenon - the mesmerising
glow of fireflies.
Gunung Panti Recreational Forest
Camping, waterfall picnics and mountain climbing.
Grisek Hot Spring
Soga Perdana Recreational Forest
Take in a panoramic view of Batu Pahat town.
Kampung Sri Lukut
295 acres of paddy field is a great agro tourism destination.
Lagun Puteri
Facilities for cycling, roller skating, kite flying and picnicking.
Orchid Valley
Largest tropical orchid farm with 80 varieties of beautiful and
exotic orchids.
Padang Hijau
A dairy farm that offers a host of attractions and activities
including horseback riding, fishing and camping.
Panti Tropical Fruit Farm
Sultan Ibrahim Building
This building houses the State Secretariat and state government
offices.
The Grand Palace & Royal Sultan Abu Bakar Museum
Sultan Abu Bakar, the father or modern Johor built the Grand
Palace (Istana Besar) in 1866 and used it as his official
residence. Today, the north wing houses the museum and
treasures acquired from all over the world.
Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque
On top of a hill, close to the Istana Besar, overlooking the Straits
of Johor, is one of the most beautiful old mosques in Malaysia,
the Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque.
The Royal Mausoleum
Royal burial grounds.
Johor Art Gallery
A gallery rich in Malay heritage including clothings, weapons,
currency and fine art.
MAWAR House Handicraft Centre
Demonstration on traditional songket weaving, batik silk painting
and the art of fine pottery.
Johor Area Rehabilitation Orginasation (JARO)
Located along Sungai Chat, visitors to JARO can purchase
baskets, bedspread, furniture, soft toys and other crafts made by
the disabled in the community.
Tanjung Pai
This wetland sanctuary made up of mostly mangroves, on the
southern most tip of the state, is home to many species of birds
and animals. At the complex, visitors can learn about the
wetlands
| Desaru Fruit Farm |
Sample fruits such as starfruit, jackfruit, soursop, honey
orange, the king of fruits the durian and much more. There
are 160 acres farmed with tropical fruits here.
The farm also received the Ministry of Agriculture national
level awards including the Special Award Malaysia
Agriculture, Horticulture and Agro-Tourism(MAHA), in the
Agro-tourism category in educational tour. Take a tour of the
farm and sample the fruits, or buy some to take home.
How to get there by Car
To get to Desaru Fruit Farm, head for Kota Tinggi. From
Johor Bahru city centre use the Johor Bahru-Kota TInggi
trunk road (45km). From Mersing town use Mersing-Kota
Tinggi trunk road; from north-south expressway, exit at Pasir
Gudang or Kulai interchange and from Kota Tinggi town it is
another 39 km to Desaru Fruit Farm.
*Tourism Malaysia
orange, the king of fruits the durian and much more. There
are 160 acres farmed with tropical fruits here.
The farm also received the Ministry of Agriculture national
level awards including the Special Award Malaysia
Agriculture, Horticulture and Agro-Tourism(MAHA), in the
Agro-tourism category in educational tour. Take a tour of the
farm and sample the fruits, or buy some to take home.
How to get there by Car
To get to Desaru Fruit Farm, head for Kota Tinggi. From
Johor Bahru city centre use the Johor Bahru-Kota TInggi
trunk road (45km). From Mersing town use Mersing-Kota
Tinggi trunk road; from north-south expressway, exit at Pasir
Gudang or Kulai interchange and from Kota Tinggi town it is
another 39 km to Desaru Fruit Farm.
*Tourism Malaysia
| Fireflies on the River |
Lebam Wetland Preservation area. Catch the blinking lights
and keep silent while watching the fireflies, to view the
magical lighting wonders!
The fireflies congregate at a vast mangrove swamp, and
seeing it for the first time is always a magical experience!
and keep silent while watching the fireflies, to view the
magical lighting wonders!
The fireflies congregate at a vast mangrove swamp, and
seeing it for the first time is always a magical experience!
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Johor is Peninsular Malaysia's southernmost state. The for
shopping establishments. It fact it is know to be a shopper's
paradise well known for its bargains. It is also famous for its
colourful nightlife, coffee shops and nightclubs.
Johor's countryside is landscaped in pineapple plantations,
rubber trees, coconut and oil palms. Agro tours to rubber and
oil palm plantations and fruit farms are popular.
Endau-Rompin National Park, a 80,000 hector-park
straddles the state of Pahang to the north. It has one of the
largest virgin lowland forest.
The state of Johor is also mostly surrounded by water. The
west coast fronts the Straits of Malacca and the east coast
provides access to some wonderful beaches and off shore
islands such as Sibu and Besar.
shopping establishments. It fact it is know to be a shopper's
paradise well known for its bargains. It is also famous for its
colourful nightlife, coffee shops and nightclubs.
Johor's countryside is landscaped in pineapple plantations,
rubber trees, coconut and oil palms. Agro tours to rubber and
oil palm plantations and fruit farms are popular.
Endau-Rompin National Park, a 80,000 hector-park
straddles the state of Pahang to the north. It has one of the
largest virgin lowland forest.
The state of Johor is also mostly surrounded by water. The
west coast fronts the Straits of Malacca and the east coast
provides access to some wonderful beaches and off shore
islands such as Sibu and Besar.
| Simple Resorts dot the shoreline |
| Walk the beach or relax under some trees |
A popular island resort, Pulau Rawa is sixteen kilometers off
waters, activities include snorkeling, diving and fishing.
waters, activities include snorkeling, diving and fishing.
| Pulau Tengah is one of the few islands designated by the Malaysian government as a Marine Park. The island possesses a remarkable abundance of marine life, turtles emerge from the sea to lay their eggs on this islandturtles emerge from the sea to lay their eggs on this island |
| Watch leatherback turtles lay eggs |
| Camp out at Pulau Besar Pulau Besar is an outstanding dive destination. The island gained attention during the 1970s, as a Vietnamese refugee transit camp. |
Palau Aur Island, Johor
Diving at Palau Aur Island, Johor
| Time Zones Malaysia is eight hours ahead of GMT, sixteen hours ahead of US Pacific Standard Time, thirteen ahead of Eastern Standard Time |
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| Beautiful places, beautiful people, beautiful Malaysia |
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