Discover 15 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Johor Bahru (Malaysia). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Danga Bay, Church of the Immaculate Conception, and Istana Besar. Also, be sure to include Johor–Singapore Causeway in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Johor Bahru (Johor).
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Danga Bay
Also known as: Teluk Danga
Amusement park in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Danga Bay is the largest recreational park in the city of Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. It was developed by Tan Sri Datuk Lim Kang Hoo via Ekovest Berhad and is located near Istana Bukit Serene, about 7 km from Johor Bahru's city centre.
Large projects have been earmarked for this area, including a new financial and commercial hub, hotels, exhibition and convention centre, marina and upmarket residential properties.[1]
Address: Danga Bay, 80200 Johor Bahru
Church of the Immaculate Conception
The Church of the Immaculate Conception is a Roman Catholic church in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. It is the oldest church in Johor Bahru, built in 1927 by the late Rev. Fr. C. Saleilles, M. AP. The original church was built in 1883 and was dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes. The church is an active centre of Catholic life and prayer in the heart of Johor Bahru City. The Roman Catholic priests continue their tradition of preaching, personal instruction, sacramental life and pastoral care extending well beyond the geographical boundaries of Johor Bahru.[2]
Address: 198, Jalan Abdul Rahman Andak, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Johor Bahru
Istana Besar
19th century sultan's palace and museum. Istana Besar or Grand Palace is the royal palace of the Sultan of Johor which is located in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.[3]
Johor–Singapore Causeway
Also known as: Tambak Johor
Road in Asia. The Johor–Singapore Causeway is a 1.056-kilometre causeway consisting of a combined railway and motorway bridge that links the city of Johor Bahru in Malaysia across the Straits of Johor to the district and town of Woodlands in Singapore. Historically, it was the only land connection between the two countries until the opening of the Tuas Second Link in 1998.
The actual distance between Singapore's Woodlands Checkpoint and Malaysia's Bangunan Sultan Iskandar is approximately 2.4 km (1.5 mi). It also serves as a water pipeline between the two countries, with untreated water being sent to Singapore, and some of the treated water being sent back to Malaysia.
It is one of the busiest border crossings in the world, with 350,000 travellers daily. A vast majority of these travellers are Malaysian citizens working or studying in Singapore for its more desirable education and employment opportunities, in part due to the strength of the Singapore dollar over the Malaysian ringgit. The border is handled by immigration authorities of both countries at the Southern Integrated Gateway (Malaysia) and Woodlands Checkpoint (Singapore) respectively.[4]
Johor Old Chinese Temple
Taoist temple in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Johor Bahru Old Chinese Temple known as Old Temple by the locals, is a Chinese temple located in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. Located at Jalan Trus, the temple is flanked by modern skyscrapers. This temple is one of the oldest structures in the city and become the symbol of unity among five Chinese ethnic groups of Teochew, Hoklo, Cantonese, Hakka and Hainanese people.
In 2007, a documentary series called My Roots featured the temple in the episode "Grand March with the Deities".[5]
Address: Jalan Trus, 80000 Johor Bahru
Sultan Iskandar Mosque
Mosque in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The Sultan Iskandar Mosque is a mosque located at Bandar Dato' Onn, Johor Bahru District, Johor, Malaysia. The mosque was named after the late 24th and fourth Sultan of Johor, Almarhum Sultan Iskandar ibni Almarhum Sultan Ismail.[6]
Tan Sri Dato' Haji Hassan Yunos Stadium
Also known as: Stadium Tan Sri Dato' Haji Hassan Yunos
Stadium in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Tan Sri Dato' Haji Hassan Yunos Stadium, also known as Larkin Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in Larkin, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 30,000 people and opened in 1964. It is named after former Menteri Besar of Johor, Tan Sri Hassan Yunus.[7]
Address: Jalan Dato Jaafar, 80350 Johor Bahru
Figure Museum
Museum in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The Figure Museum is a museum in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.[8]
Address: Jalan Yahya Aldatar 80300 Johor Bahru Johor Darul Takzim, Johor Bahru
Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple
Hindu temple in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple is a Hindu temple in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. It is also one of the state's tourist attraction. The temple was listed in the Malaysian Book of Records as the first and only glass temple in the nation on 12 May 2010.[9]
Address: No.22 Lorong Satu, Johor Bahru
Johor Zoo
Zoo in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The Johor Zoo is a 12.5 ha -wide zoo in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia with more than 100 animal species in the zoo displayed in 28 exhibits such as gorillas, elephants, flamingos, horses and lions. It is located 1 km from Johor Bahru City Centre and is the only zoo administered by a state government in Malaysia.
The zoo was opened in 1928 by His Royal Highness Almarhum Sultan Sir Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Sir Abu Bakar and named as the Kebun Binatang, which is Malay for Animal Garden, or zoo and was the first of its kind in Southeast Asia at that time. On 1 April 1962, the zoo was handed over to Johor State Government and opened to the public that same year.[10]
Address: Jalan Gertak Merah, 80000 Johor Bahru
Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque
Also known as: Masjid Negeri Sultan Abu Bakar
Grand, historical Victorian-style mosque. Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque is the state mosque of Johor, Malaysia. Located along Jalan Skudai, Johor Bahru, the mosque was constructed between 1892 and 1900, under the direction of Sultan Abu Bakar.[11]
Address: Jalan Abu Bakar, 80100 Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru Chinese Heritage Museum
Also known as: Muzium Warisan Cina Johor Bahru
Museum in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The Johor Bahru Chinese Heritage Museum is a museum in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. The museum is about the history of Chinese community in Johor Bahru.[12]
Address: 42 Jalan Ibrahim, 80000 Johor Bahru
Sultan Ibrahim Building
Also known as: Bangunan Sultan Ibrahim
Building in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The Sultan Ibrahim Building is a former state secretariat building of Johor. It is located at Bukit Timbalan in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The building was constructed between 1936 and 1939 and was completed in 1940 as the British colonial government attempted to streamline the state's administration. It was officially opened by the late Sultan Ibrahim of Johor.
It was also the tallest building in Malaya during the pre-Merdeka era. In Johor Bahru itself, it stood unchallenged as the tallest building in the town until the completion of the Merlin Tower in the 1970s.
The offices of the state secretariat have now moved to Kota Iskandar. There are plans to convert the building into a museum.[13]
Address: Jalan Bukit Timbalan Bandar Johor Bahru, Johor Bahru
An-Nur Kota Raya Mosque
Mosque in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The An-Nur Kota Raya Mosque is a mosque in Plaza Kotaraya, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. It is owned by Johor Corporation, the Johor state government's investment arm.[14]
Address: L1-04, Jalan Trus, 80000 Johor Bahru
Johor Art Gallery
Art gallery in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The Johor Art Gallery is an art gallery in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.[15]
Address: Jalan Petri, Johor Bahru