Johor Bahru

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Introduction

Johor Bahru.

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For most visitors to Malaysia, Johor Bahru is just a stopover city. But this perception about the town is just not right. Johor Bahru of today is just different from yesteryears. It has reinvented itself and yet, it is traditional in its heart. It is the capital city of the province of Johor and most people use it as gateway to Singapore.

Neighbourhoods

Sights and Activities

• Endau Rompin Park is one of the world's oldest tropical rainforests, the park stretches over several thousand hectares of virgin jungle. It has remained virtually unchanged for thousands of years. The park gives shelter to some exotic species. It offers a slew of activities for the adventurous, including camping, jungle trekking, bird watching, boating and fishing.
• Desaru, which literally translates as Village of Casuarinas is a long stretch of sandy beach contoured by casuarina trees. Lying on the southeast corner of Johor, next to lush tropical forests, it is quite popular among wealthy locals. One can have enjoy activities like swimming, snorkeling, boating, canoeing, windsurfing, water-skiing, and catamaran sailing. Desaru has enough facilities for these kind of sports.
• Mount Ophir - Thanks to its lush landscape and lovely waterfalls, Mount Ophir is a popular attraction for hikers and birdwatchers in Johor. Locals love to camp and picnic here during their vacations.
• Pontian and Kukup are two tiny fishing hamlets near Johor that offer some of the best fresh seafood in the region. Houses and restaurants, both are built in traditional style on stilts..
• Tanjung Piai is great for experiencing Johor’s coastal fauna as well as conventional kampong life, Tanjung Piah, located in midst of a mangrove forest, is a nice place.
• Pulau Rawa, lying just 16 km off the coast of Johor, is a picturesque island. Appreciated for its white sand, coves and crystal clear waters, it is visited for recreational water activities such as snorkeling, diving and fishing.
• Pulau Tengah Designated a marine park, it has teeming marine life including rare species of fish and coral. In the month of July, you can see giant leatherback turtles coming out from the sea to lay their eggs.
• Royal Abu Bakar Museum is counted among the finest museums in South East Asia, it showcases the treasures of the royal family of Johor Bahru. The museum was founded in 1990 by Johor's present ruler, His Majesty Sultan Iskandar in Istana Besar, or Grand Palace, built by Sultan Abu Bakar in 1866. Apart from an extensive art collection, the museum presents the ceremonial regalia, personal memorabilia, furniture, objects d'arts, and cultural artifacts associated with the royal family of Johor.
• Shopping in Johor Bahru is around the city square of Dataran Bandaraya. If you wish to buy souvenirs or gifts, you should visit Pasar Malam, the local flea market.

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Getting There

By Plane

Daily flights connect Senai Airport to various Malaysia cities like Kuala Lumpur, Kuching, Kuantan and Kuala Terengganu.

By Train

Trains operate from Johor Bahru for Singapore and several Malaysia states.

By Car

By Bus

The main bus stations can be a bit hectic and scammers tend to wait outside offering to buy tickets for you. Just walk in and buy a ticket from the different booths for the different bus companies. This is a major bus station and it connects with most major towns in the area. Most places north of Kuala Lumpur will connect and stop in Kuala Lumpur for a few hours. In the bust station itself are several small grocery stores and some fast food restaurants.

If going to Singapore there it is possible to use a different bus station.

By Boat

Ferry service links Tanjung Belungkor in Johor to Changi Point of Johor.

Getting Around

By Car

Most tourist use taxis for transportation. One has to give an additional 50% charge in night.

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