Have fun in Johor!!!

Literally "Wong Ah Fook" Road, this street is well known for its shopping mall (the City Square, which is the tallest building in Johor Bahru) and many other stores along its length. Visit the place for the authentic city life in Johor Bahru, and do some shopping at the same time. Shopping is cheaper than at its neighbouring country of Singapore, and the nearby street market offers you the chance of dining on local fare like nasi padang (rice with choice of sides) and the famous kambing soup (mutton soup). read more »

Danga Bay is slated to be the largest recreational park in Johor Bahru, featuring many waterfront properties, high-end retail outlets, restaurants offering local and international fare, an amusement park, and other leisure activities. Boasting more than 200 retail lots, Danga Bay is a haven for fashion shoppers and souvenirs hunters. For tired shoppers, the amusement park which features rides for children can provide a few hours of family time and activity. read more »

Dataran Bandaraya Johor Bahru is the main square in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. This beautiful clock tower was built to commemorate the declaration of Johor Bahru as a city in 1994. Situated next to the Tebrau Beach, the clock tower is a popular hang out place for a romantic evening out. read more »

Otherwise known as the Sultan Abu Bakar Royal Musuem, the museum offers visitors a rare opportunity to view the artifacts and treasures of the Johor royal family in the 19th century. Commissioned by Sultan Abu Bakar in 1864, the museum was converted from the original Grand Palace, and remains the site for traditional royal and state ceremonial functions to this day. Be amazed by the vast arrays of silverware, jewelry, works of art and various personal memorabilia of the royal family. read more »

Situated on a prominent hill overlooking the Straits of Johor, the mosque is officially designated as the State Mosque of Johor. The mosque was constructed between 1892 and 1900, and its design incorporated English Victorian architecture and Moorish architecture with some Malay influences. Look out for the minarets that take the distinctive form of British 19th century clocktowers. read more »

The temple is one of the oldest and largest temple in Johor Bahru. Be literally blinded by the glass artworks that decorate the pillars and walls of the temple. At least 90 percent of the exposed surface of the temple's exterior and interior is covered by mosaic of 300,000 pieces of beautifully colored glass. read more »

Located at Jalan Gertak Merah, the Johor Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in Malaysia. Built in 1928, it started as a private menagerie of the royal family before it was handed over to the government and opened to public in 1962. Visit if you are interested in taking a peek at the past when royalties spend money on frivolities like owning a private zoo, otherwise this small zoo is unlikely to provide any great entertainment to those more used to sprawling zoos of modern times. read more »

Known simply as the Old Temple by locals, this 130 year old temple is one of the oldest architectural structures in Johor Bahru. The most unique characteristic of this temple is that it actually worships 5 different deities, each from a different dialect group--Yuan Tian Shang Di (元天上帝) (大老爷) is worshiped by the Teochew, Hong Xian Da Di (洪仙大帝) (洪仙公) by the Hoklo (Hokkien), Gan Tian Da Di (感天大帝) by the Cantonese, Hua Guang Da Di (华光大帝) by the Hakka, and Zhao Da Yuan Shuai (赵大元帅) by the Hainan. Visit on the first lunar month (20-23rd) of each year, and you will be treated to the sights of its annual Chingay parade, known otherwise as the Parade of Deities, when the 5 deities will be carried around the city, complete with lion and dragon dances, martial arts performances and dance troupes. read more »

Permas Go-Kart Club is home to the longest go-kart track in Malaysia. The track is 1.4 kilometres long, and the workshop spans 10. read more »