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Fri 10 Sep 2010
Johor


Kota Tinggi Museum

Built in 1997, the museum traces the history of the Johor Sultanate. The site was chosen for a museum due to its historical significance as the seat of the old Johor Sultanate.The valleys of Johor Riv...
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Pulau Sibu

Pulau Sibu is a pleasant hideaway with its lush tropical vegetation, endless stretches of golden beaches and clear blue waters. The island is also dotted with numerous sea caves carved out of rocks. T...
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Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque

On top of a hill in downtown Johor Bahru, overlooking the Straits of Johor and neighbouring Singapore, stands the magnificent Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque, one of the most beautiful old mosques in Malaysia...
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Ostrich Farm

The farm just opened in March 2001, and offers an enjoyable tour to see these fascinating birds. The public will be able to know more of these birds, while being able to see them up close.Children and...
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Desaru Fruit Farm

Desaru Fruit Farm is planted with a variety of tropical fruits such as starfruit, jackfruit, soursop, honey orange, the king of fruits the durian and much more. There are 160 acres farmed with tropica...
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Fireflies watching at Sungai Lebam

Firefly-watching is one of the main attractions in Sungai Lebam Wetland Preservation area. Catch the blinking lights and keep silent while watching the fireflies, to view the magical lighting wonders!...
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Gunung Ledang (Mount Ophir)

Shrouded in mystical legends and folklore, Gunung Ledang continues to charm and intrigue locals and visitors alike. According to the legend of the Princess of Gunung Ledang, the Sultan of Melaka wante...
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Kota Johor Lama (Old Johor)

Kota Johor Lama (Old Johor Fort), was the site of fierce wars amongst the local Malays and outside invading forces.The Old Johor Fort was built in 1540 during the reign of Sultan Alauddin Riayat Shah ...
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Zoo Johor

Established in 1928, Zoo Johor is the place to meet flamingos, elephants, horses and much more.The late Johor King, Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Abu Bakar, established the zoo and called it an ...
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Tanjung Balau Fishermen Museum

Fishermen living in the east coast used several ancient techniques to catch fish; some used to look at the moon or looked at the skyline for weather changes.The museum is located north of Desaru, and ...
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Kota Tinggi Waterfall

The waterfalls are located at the foot of Gunung Muntahak.The cooling river waters provides an ideal place for swimming, and a nice spot for picnics.The natural beauty of the area is refreshing, and p...
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Desaru Beach

Desaru is located 100 kilometres from Johor Bahru, and is a very popular destination for its clean beaches, excellent golf courses and unique attractions.Although it is better known as a beach and res...
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Pineapple Museum

The pineapple museum has interesting information on the growth of the fruit in Malaysia.Situated in Pontian, the museum has a collection of artifacts and exhibits on the pineapple industry in Malaysia...
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Royal Abu Bakar Museum

The grand building is an architectural wonder and was completed in 1866. It was commisioned by His Royal Highness Sultan Abu Bakar and is also known as the Grand Palace (Istana Besar Johor).Built in t...
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Mawar Gallery

The first of its kind in Malaysia, the gallery showcases the 'Gracious and Famous Ladies of Johor'.This permanent gallery is to honour the gracious and famous ladies of Johor, who have contributed imm...
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Pulau Rawa

Sixteen kilometres off the coast of Mersing is Pulau Rawa. Famed for its white coral sand, tall palm trees and coral reefs with neon-coloured fish and other exotic marine life.This quiet island only h...
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Gunung Lambak Recreational Forest

Gunung Lambak, about 5km from the town of Kluang is this recreational forest. It is a favourite retreat for picnics, bathing and mountain-climbing." If you are lucky, you might be able to spot fruit b...
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Tanjung Piai National Park

Tanjung Piai is an environmental sanctuary, where the earth, sea, plant and animal life exist in complete harmony. This park is home to many species of birds and mangrove dwellers like mangrove crabs,...
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Pulau Kukup Johor National Park

Pulau Kukup is one the largest uninhabited mangroves in the world. It is also the only one situated in Johor waters.Today, Pulau Kukup has received international recognition as the island has been gra...
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Endau Rompin National Park

Endau Rompin, straddling the Johor/Pahang border, is the second National Park, after Taman Negara. It covers an area of approximately 80,000 hectares of rich and exotic flora and fauna, encompassing t...
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Teluk Sengat Crocodile Farm

Get up close with these crocodiles, more than 1,000 of them in this farm! Did you know that the crocodile farm was established in 1979, and it may be one of the oldest in the country.The further one v...
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Pulau Aur

The island off Mersing, along with Pulau Dayang, Pulau Lang and Pulau Pinang, are rated among the best diving destinations within the Johor Marine Park Area. The deeper waters around the area ensure g...
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Nearby - Malaka

St. Paul's Hill (A'Famosa)
The Portuguese colonised Melaka from 1511 to 1641. The first thing they did was build a fort overlooking the river, calling it A'F...
Cheng Ho's Museum
This museum was set up in honour of a Chinese Ming Dynasty admiral called Cheng Ho or Zheng He.This famed explorer made seven voya...
Melaka Butterfly and Reptile Sanctuary
Another attraction in the Ayer Keroh area that should not be given a miss is the Melaka Butterfly and Reptile Sanctuary, which hou...

Nearby - Pahang

Lata Jarum
Lata Jarum is another established picnic spot. The sounds of water cascading towards a cooling pool and refreshing sprays of mist ...
Taman Negara
Taman Negara (National Park) is the first and the oldest official Protected Area in the country, originally named King George V Na...
Cameron Highlands
There are many things to see and do in Cameron Highlands, Malaysia's largest highland resort. Walks through lovely little villages...

Places - Johor

Gunung Lambak Recreational Forest
Gunung Lambak, about 5km from the town of Kluang is this recreational forest. It is a favourite retreat for picnics, bathing and m...
Zoo Johor
Established in 1928, Zoo Johor is the place to meet flamingos, elephants, horses and much more.The late Johor King, Sultan Ibrahim...
Pulau Aur
The island off Mersing, along with Pulau Dayang, Pulau Lang and Pulau Pinang, are rated among the best diving destinations within ...
Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque
On top of a hill in downtown Johor Bahru, overlooking the Straits of Johor and neighbouring Singapore, stands the magnificent Sult...
Endau Rompin National Park
Endau Rompin, straddling the Johor/Pahang border, is the second National Park, after Taman Negara. It covers an area of approximat...
Gunung Lambak Recreational Forest
Gunung Lambak, about 5km from the town of Kluang is this recreational forest. It is a favourite retreat for picnics, bathing and m...
Pulau Kukup Johor National Park
Pulau Kukup is one the largest uninhabited mangroves in the world. It is also the only one situated in Johor waters.Today, Pulau K...
Tanjung Balau Fishermen Museum
Fishermen living in the east coast used several ancient techniques to catch fish; some used to look at the moon or looked at the s...
Kota Johor Lama (Old Johor)
Kota Johor Lama (Old Johor Fort), was the site of fierce wars amongst the local Malays and outside invading forces.The Old Johor F...
Desaru Fruit Farm
Desaru Fruit Farm is planted with a variety of tropical fruits such as starfruit, jackfruit, soursop, honey orange, the king of fr...
Pulau Rawa
Sixteen kilometres off the coast of Mersing is Pulau Rawa. Famed for its white coral sand, tall palm trees and coral reefs with ne...
Pulau Sibu
Pulau Sibu is a pleasant hideaway with its lush tropical vegetation, endless stretches of golden beaches and clear blue waters. Th...
Tanjung Piai National Park
Tanjung Piai is an environmental sanctuary, where the earth, sea, plant and animal life exist in complete harmony. This park is ho...
Tanjung Balau Fishermen Museum
Fishermen living in the east coast used several ancient techniques to catch fish; some used to look at the moon or looked at the s...
Pulau Kukup Johor National Park
Pulau Kukup is one the largest uninhabited mangroves in the world. It is also the only one situated in Johor waters.Today, Pulau K...
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