Sights and the attractions in Johor Bahru

Johor Bahru receives about 16 million tourists annually

Sights and attractions in Johor Bahru

Although Johor Bahru is not our most favorite city in Malaysia, it has a number of beautiful sights.

Famous landmarks and attractions in Johor Bahru are: Bangunan Sultan Ibrahim, Istana Besar, Sultan Iskandar Complex, Istana Bukit Serene, Istana Pasir Pelangi.

To enjoy a fun day out you could consider shopping at one of the many shopping malls or you could visit the Johor Zoo or Danga Bay.

Sights and attractions in Johor Bahru

Another nice attraction is Hutan Bandar (Jungle in the City); a nice garden with a children’s playground and a public pool. There is also a big reflexology exercise area.

Popular attractions within the state of Johor

In the north of the province Johor there is an island group where Tioman Island is part of.

Tioman and the neighboring islands are very popular among the inhabitants of Johor Bahru (and Singapore). The island Tioman is simply accessible by boat.

From the city, busses leave daily to the fishing village of Mersing where you can take the boat to Tioman. A couple of hours by rental car from Johor Bahru you are entering a beautiful national park in Malaysia; Endau Rompin National Park.

This national park is in pristine condition; and especially popular among adventurers, hikers, and nature enthusiasts.

Other popular attractions within the state of Johor are a visit to the waterfalls at Kota Tinggi; a trip to the water village at the town of Kukup and light hiking at either Gunung Pulai recreational forest or Gunung Ledang recreational forest.