Things to do & places to visit in Johor, Malaysia

Johor #10 destination in Malaysia 2023. The average rating score is 3.85 based on 15.0k traveler reviews, of 180 attractions. Timezone: Asia/Kuala_Lumpur, current date and time: Monday, April 29, 2024, 22:25.

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Top things to do (25)

• Waterfalls
• Health Clubs
• History Museums
• Golf Courses
• Zoos
• Amusement & Theme Parks
• Religious Sites
• Shopping Malls
• Mountains
• Art Galleries
• Historic Sites
• Nature & Wildlife Areas
• Water Parks
• Flea & Street Markets
• National Parks
• Speciality & Gift Shops
• Ferries
• Points of Interest & Landmarks
• Islands
• Farms
• Beaches
• Game & Entertainment Centers
• Parks
• Architectural Buildings
• Neighborhoods

Top destinations in Johor 22

• Segamat District
• Pontian District
• Kampung Sungai Kapal
• Jementah
• Kota Tinggi District
• Pulau Besar
• Pulau Tinggi
• Kluang District
• Desaru Coast
• Johor Bahru District
• Batu Pahat District
• Mersing District
• Ayer Hitam
• Paloh
• Ledang District
• Kulaijaya District
• Endau
• Benut
• Air Papan
• Muar District
• Pulau Sibu
• Tanjong Surat

Top places to visit (30 attractions) view more »

1. 4.5 Kota Tinggi Firefly Park (61 reviews)
   - Simply lovely
   Monday: 1:00 PM - 11:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas
   
   
   Firefly Tour Johor Bahru. Extraordinary experience and journey. Travel under the stars. Dating with fireflies. Feel the magical of nature ! Johor Kota Tinggi river is a rare breeding ground and habitats for fireflies. Thousands of fireflies spread over the banks of the river and correspond to the stars. Forming a fantastic scene. Will make you unforgettable. It is must-see attraction in Johor Bahru. If you want to experience it for yourself. Welcome to Kota Tinggi Firefly Park. Let our experienced staff show you the charm of fireflies ! See more..
   
2. 4.5 The Els Club Desaru Coast - Ocean Course (60 reviews)
   - Brilliant golfing Experience At Els Club Desaru
   Monday: 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM Spent More than 3 hours Golf Courses
   
   
   Nestled within Desaru Coast; a leisure destination listed in Time Magazine as one of the World’s Greatest Places of 2021, The Els Club Desaru Coast comprises the handsomely manicured Valley and Ocean golf courses, a world class golf academy, international standard dining and hospitality facilities; all within the surrounds of abundant wildlife species in the Southeast of Johor, Malaysia; intertwining nature and panoramic vistas of this tropical paradise. The stunning 27-hole Ocean Course, designed by the club’s namesake and four-time major champion Ernie Els; overlooks the breath-taking South China Sea. The Ocean Course can comprise of any two of the three 9-hole courses on-site, offering unique variability. Each course layout has its individual character and personal touches by Els; while drawing similar inspiration from the famous links courses spread across the UK with vast rolling greens and firm run off areas designed to place a premium on a sharp short game. See more..
   
3. 4.0 Legoland Malaysia (6.208 reviews) from $22.05
   - 5 star VIP experience!
   Monday: Spent More than 3 hours Amusement & Theme Parks • Water Parks
   
   
   We loved our VIP experience provided by Legoland! We skipped all the queues and took repeated rides during our 6 hours at Legoland. The host (Hasfiq) was great looking after our 2 kids and he even took a roller coaster ride together with one of my boys (which is way above what he does) as we had enough of the rides but the boy wanted to go but was not tall enough to go alone. That was the friendship they built within a short span of time. We are so well looked after even for meals (breakfast and lunch included in this experience ) We cannot recommend this VIP experience enough but booking this during the busy season is a hassle itself (especially if you also want to stay at Legoland hotel) so i hope the booking process be smooth for future guests. See more..
   
4. 4.0 Johor Bahru City Square (1.236 reviews)
   - Casual visit
   Monday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Shopping Malls
   
   
   Strategically located in the heart of the city and only a stone's throw from the customs and immigration checkpoint, Johor Bahru City Square stands out as a central landmark in JB. With its more than 200 retailers, it offers a host of fashion, entertainment and restaurants. All catered to wow the senses and satisfy the needs. Rush in when the doors open at 10am for breakfast, then head out and start your shopping adventure of clothes, shoes, bags, trinklets, toiletries, electronic toys. Everything the heart desires. Unique to Johor Bahru City Square is the Inner City, an eclectic mix of smallish fashion and accessory shops plus restaurants housed in a tight, quaint setting. Always a firm favorite of the "NOW" generation. After many hours of shopping, rest the feet in one of the numerous restaurants and cafes or indulge in a soothing foot massage, then go on to treat the rest of the body at a salon. See more..
   
5. 4.0 Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple (301 reviews)
   - Beautiful temple with glass & glass mosaics
   Monday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Religious Sites
   
   
   The Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple is a Hindu temple and reputedly the oldest in Malaysia. From the exterior, it’s an innocuous looking South Indian style temple with a gopuram. Inside the temple looks far more elaborate as it’s completely decorated in glass and glass mosaic. The decoration looks heavily influenced by Thai Buddhist temples, except that this temple has taken the glass to the extreme of having the glasswork everywhere. Other than the eye catching glassworks, the temple is fairly typical of Hindu temples with statues of deities dotted around the temple. Surprisingly, the temple also has sculptures of figures from religions including Christianity and Buddhism. Overall, a pretty temple with eye-catching interiors. The temple is to the north of the city centre and can be a pain to get to, especially if walking. I thought it was worth it nevertheless. See more..
   
6. 4.0 Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque (237 reviews)
   - historical mosque
   Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites
   
   
   Commissioned in 1900 by Sultan Abu Bakar--a much respected monarch widely referred to as the 'Father of Modern Johor'-- this grand mosque can accommodate 2,000 worshippers. See more..
   
7. 4.0 Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark (185 reviews) from $34.00
   - Great water theme park
   Monday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Amusement & Theme Parks • Water Parks
   
   
   Adventure Waterpark Desaru Coast is one of the World’s Biggest Waterparks. Set against the backdrop of a Malaysian fishing village, visitors can immerse themselves in One of the Biggest Wave Pools in the world and experience a First-of-its-Kind Water Coaster in the region. Located within the premium integrated destination resort of Desaru Coast in Johor, the new waterpark offers a unique mix of wet & dry rides and slides offering something for everyone. See more..
   
8. 4.0 Paradigm Mall (180 reviews)
   - Family Vacation
   Shopping Malls
   
   
   Came to these mall just to look for Smiggle outlet. Even can go for ice skating here. Variety of Cloths brands, foods and drinks can be definitely found here. Can drop by and see anyime. See more..
   
9. 4.0 Komtar JBCC (167 reviews)
   - Excellent Experience In RCS Organic Hair Salon
   Monday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Shopping Malls
   
   
   This salon provides excellent services and uses Aveda Plant-based products and provides muslimah room and services. The staff there are very friendly and helpful. I would love to recommend this salon to anyone who is looking for a place to get their hair done. See more..
   
10. 4.0 Johor Old Chinese Temple (146 reviews)
    - A beautiful temple to visit in the city
    Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Religious Sites
    
    
    This is one of the oldest religious buildings in Johor Bahru and the oldest Chinese temple. The front of the building is beautifully decorated with paintings of the 12 animals of the Chinese Zodiac. The front entrance is painted in bold red and contrasts beautifully against the predominantly white background of the front wall. The temple interestingly serves all the main dialectal Chinese groups of the city. So it’s not a surprise that the temple has a mixture of shrines for Buddhism, Taoism and other Chinese deities. The Chinese deity Yuan Tian Shang Di is most prominent in the temple as the shrine is in the main central building while there is a subsidiary building for the Goddess of Mercy. A beautiful temple to visit in the city. See more..
    
11. 4.0 AEON Mall (136 reviews)
    - Big shopping shop and eat until you drop
    Monday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Shopping Malls
    
    
    Big shopping mall. I went by private taxi hire. A very good place to shop and eat and treat it as a holiday retreat. There are 3 levels of retail space for your to shop. I am sharing the Tenant list here for everyone as I cannot find any listing before I go. Hope can help any travelers here. See more..
    
12. 4.0 Gunung Lambak (117 reviews)
    - Good training ground
    Mountains
    
    
    It was my first-time hiking Gunung Lambak. Planned earlier with a group of friends to start at 730 am but only can arrive at 9 am. So, have to start on my own but since it was a weekend then need not to worry as there were a lot of people hiking up the trail at any time. You can always ask the friendly hikers to show you the right way. Going up was not as easy on the first segment to the sign board. From there the trail up started to climb but you just need to relax and go up slowly step by step and you will reach the peak in about 1 hour and half. You can go down the way you went up, but I took the other way going to the second peak and went down from there. The trail was good and at the peak there were a lot of monkeys. Overall, I would want to repeat Gunung Lambak and I think it's good for training ground for more higher places. See more..
    
13. 4.0 Johor Bahru Sentral Railway Station (110 reviews)
    - KTM is the way to go!
    Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    Located just opposite Holiday Inn & City Square and a short walk from Amari JB, the Railway Station is conveniently located next to the CIQ customs complex (where public buses trot between JB and Singapore). The KTM shuttle takes only 5 minutes from JB to Singapore and vice versa. It is affordable at RM5 or SG5 from Singapore to JB. Clearing customs at both ends are relatively fuss-free. (Apart for the mad rush onto the train where everyone rushes the moment the JB customs Officer lifts the barrier). See more..
    
14. 4.0 Kluang Mall (109 reviews)
    - BIGGEST AND TALLEST SHOPPING MALL IN KLUANG
    Monday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality & Gift Shops
    
    
    Its a new and biggest shopping mall in Kluang, Johor. I would like to recommend this shopping mall to users here because you can find most branded goods and restaurant at here like Starbucks, Secret Recipe, Ogawa, Al-ikshan and other store in here. I would like to recommend users here to park your vehicle at upstairs instead of the underground car park, because from the top floor car park, you can see the town and Gunung Lambak and nice scenery as well. See more..
    
15. 4.0 Chinese Heritage Museum (104 reviews)
    - Chinese Heritage of Johor Bahru
    History Museums
    
    
    The Chinese Heritage Museum is a fantastic museum detailing the history of Chinese settlement in Johor Bahru. The first two floors are dedicated to and have an amazing amount of detail about the different Chinese communities that settled and on their contribution. The top floor is a special exhibit on gambier, the crop that originally made Johor wealthy and first brought the Chinese over. A great museum for a very small entrance fee. See more..
    
16. 4.0 Tanjung Piai National Park (95 reviews)
    - Southern tip of Asia
    Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM National Parks
    
    
    It was approximately 1.5 hours from Johor Bahru centre to Tanjung Piai National Park. Entrance fees were MYR5 and MYR3 for adult and children respectively. I wanted to show to my children the spot where my grandparents were first arrived in Malaysia, migration from Indonesia, in 1915. This area has a jetty which located facing an Indonesian island called Pulau Kerimon and Singapore on the left hand side. We have enjoyed our little trip to this national park, as we walked through the mangrove and observed the monkeys, birds and others. We also would like to congratulate Johor National Parks Corporation for their efforts in maintaining this special tourist site. Keep up the good work! See more..
    
17. 4.0 Puteri Harbour (94 reviews)
    - Vacation home
    Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    Very nice place for family to hang out and many great restaurants as well. Hope Puteri Harbour shopping area could resume more business activities soon as many retail shops have been closed down since Covid. Hope there are more weekends events and open markets along the Harbour area as business activities are starting to picking up again. This is one of the most potential points of interest within the Puteri Iskandar prime area and looking forward to see more planning by the local government to resume its activities. See more..
    
18. 4.0 Gunung Ledang (Mount Ophir) (93 reviews)
    - Family outing
    Mountains
    
    
    The management will make sure you check-in and take your body temperature. RM2 is collected from each car and an entrance fee of RM1 per adult. You will have to walk about a 100m from the parking lot to the pool area. It is an ideal place for family outing as we saw many families were having picnics and enjoy dipping themselves in the water. The young ones were learning how to swim under the watchful eyes of their fathers. If you need a float, you can just get one from the stalls nearby. There are many pools along the long trail leading up to the top of Gunung Ledang. If you wish to stay longer, you can always check-in to the accomidation on the site. A standard room costs RM150 whereas a deluxe room costs RM250. Not a bad deal for staying in the middle of nature. See more..
    
19. 4.0 Teluk Sengat Crocodile Farm (92 reviews)
    - An eye opener tour
    Zoos
    
    
    The farm is quite a ride away if you are staying in desaru coast. Approximately 30mins drive. Nothing around the vicinity just the farm. You can finish touring the farm in less than half an hour. Lots of crocodiles ranging from different ages. To see them in action, you may wish to purchase fresh chicken to feed them . The staff will actually feed the crocodile and you just need to standby your camera! The lady boss actually act as the guide and provides us with informations about the crocodiles in the farm. She was very informative and it was an educational tour for the kids as well. See more..
    
20. 4.0 The Mall, Mid Valley Southkey (92 reviews)
    - Spacious The Mall no WOW yet
    Monday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Shopping Malls
    
    
    Read reviews and was really excited about visiting this mega mall. It is indeed large and spacious. There is more walking needed. Shops are the regular ones. Happy to see Muji Store. In comparison, City Square Mall has more shops packed in a smaller mall. Shopping is thus more efficient than South Key’s mall. The mall’s washroom and sad to say it’s not well maintained even though it’s so new. From City Square mall to Mid Valley South Key, Grab costs RM9. A group of 3 people spent the same taking bus T21. Bus stops near the loading bay of the mall. Take Grab is better if you have 3-4 pax. Overall, average experience and not WOW. Yes, kids will love the space to run about. See more..
    
21. 4.0 Tan Hiok Nee heritage Street (82 reviews)
    - Most shops seem slow in business except the usual eateries
    Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    Was here for the weekend. Very good as breakfast-lunch place. Lotsa road construction going on. Seems like major works. Most shops looked close and quiet, except for the usual small, crowded signature coffeeshops. We visited the Chinese heritage museum which again was undergoing renovation. On saturday, this area turns into night mkt. Worth a stroll for food. See more..
    
22. 4.0 Mini Kuso Trick Art Gallery (74 reviews)
    - Creative and very interesting place
    Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Art Galleries
    
    
    What is Kuso? To define the word Kuso could prove difficult for all but a select group of people who truly appreciate the age old art of camp-style comedy. It's a relatively new term that has a double meaning which can be to make fun of something or somebody or pertaining to anything that is hilarious, outrageous and funny. Any way you look at it, the goal of Kuso is to make you laugh and to bring a smile to the face of everyone around! Amazement Awaits Your Family Today! For the ultimate family fun experience, visit Kuso 3D Trick Art and prepare yourself to be amazed, enthralled and entertained while you laugh the day away! We are the first destination for 3D trick art of our one of a kind in Johor Bahru and we are undoubtedly the best venue for fun and exciting experience. Our unique 3D paintings and interactive sessions offer something for everyone. From couples and families, to schools, sports teams and corporate events; Kuso 3D Trick Art will bring joy and happiness to your day guaranteed. We are also great for any organizations' team bonding and outing activities/school outing and can create personalized packages to suit your needs and the needs of your business. We simply never fail to give everyone a memorable day at Kuso 3D Trick Art! Experience the art and creativity of Kuso with Kuso 3D Trick Art and let us offer you a brand new experience unlike anything you have ever seen before! We focus on creating a fun and exciting atmosphere while ensuring that our visitors receive excellent value and precious memories from their visit. More Choices Equals More Fun! When you visit Kuso 3D Trick Art, you can expect a wide variety of fun and interactive sessions ranging from the mild to the wild including: • 3D Paintings • Props • Masks • Bubble Talk Flash Cards • And Much More! Come to explore, create and experience the magical wonder of science in our exclusive role-play settings where you decide the story line and you affect the outcome. Every photo taking ses... See more..
    
23. 4.0 Batu Pahat Mall (69 reviews)
    - Shopping
    Shopping Malls
    
    
    Shopping mall provide pacific for daily needs, but a bit pricy. BPMall also have a lot of food shop: pizza hut, kfc, chicken rice shop, food court. See more..
    
24. 4.0 Tanjung Emas Park (67 reviews)
    - Tetian Bakau
    Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Parks
    
    
    Tetian Bakau is a new attraction in Tanjung Muar. It features a stilted track, zigzagging across the mangrove. An eco-tourism for close-up views of flora and fauna. We enter from our morning walk route. It has a pathway of elevated wooden track with rail guards, rest points and a view deck over the Straits of Melaka. Monkeys, herons, iguanas and mud crabs appear in their natural habitats. Chirping birds and creepy insects are audible. The pathway exit at the south end of Tanjung Muar. Tetian Bakau offers a mangrove experience without wetting the feet. See more..
    
25. 4.0 Street Art Kluang (60 reviews)
    - Interesting
    Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    This place has many artistic mural paintings that tell the stories of Kluang. At the same time, some paintings can be captured in different ways so that the 3D effect will be shown in the camera. Quite a nice and interesting place to visit with friends or family. See more..
    
26. 4.0 Puteri Harbour Satellite Clubhouse (59 reviews)
    - Sweet cute theme parks
    Amusement & Theme Parks
    
    
    Do not compare with Sanrio Puroland in Japan, then you will happy with your fun time with your family. Our only problem is No queue, we covered every ride, everything and lunch by 2.30pm, we had too much time left while waiting for our pick up bus. Visit on Saturday, no queue in every ride, everyone is happy and cheerful. 2nd floor is Hello Kitty Town, few activities to do and a small ride. 3rd and 4th floor is more for little boys with Thomas the train, Bob the builder, Barney and also for girl Angelina the ballerina. Still non-stoping us from taking all the ride as they are all suitable for children and adults. The good points is the arcade actually free to play, which this is the plus point. After done with every activities and rides, we killed some times at the arcade. Tips: Do not go during school holiday or public holiday Don't expect any cheap Sanrio products, the price is more expensive than the Japan Sanrio. See more..
    
27. 4.0 Pulai Waterfall (54 reviews)
    - Gunung Pulai Falls
    Waterfalls
    
    
    Visited the Falls on a Friday morning. Upon arrival by car, you will see that the main gate is closed. After checking with the local residents, the only way to the falls is to walk up. We parked our car using the local resident compound, which cost RM1. If you have elderly people, it might be tough for them as the slope is steep. You will need about 20 ~ 30 mins to climb up to a y-intersection. We met one of the local resident who excerise every day, told us taking the left route will lead to the pool and continue walking on the right will lead to the top of falls and a army camp. We took the left route as our elderly people were tired. After walking downslope, I think we reached the first cascade with a nice pool. As it was raining season, there were not many people except a couple. The depth of the pool was about 1.5m. My kids loved to play in the pool as there is a rope hanged across by previous users. The nice thing about this falls is that there is no fishes unlike Kota Tinggi falls. Toilet for changing/bathing is available. Overall experience is great as this falls is free unlike Kota Tinggi which is too commercialise. We will definitely be back for a second time. See more..
    
28. 4.0 Pantai Minyak Beku (Frozen Oil village) (53 reviews)
    - family visit
    Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    nice place for family day tour. local chinese food, and various home made cake. dragon fish touching. See more..
    
29. 4.0 Arulmigu Rajamariamman Devasthanam (50 reviews)
    - Beautiful temple side by side with the Railway line...
    Monday: 5:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites
    
    
    Beautiful hindu temple. There are two more Arumilgu Temples in Johor Bahru but this one definitely defines the passion, the resilience and the dedication of all locals that find here their inner peace. This temple is side by side with the railway and trains are often part of the ceremonies. When a train is passing we can feel the ground shaking...of course that the most important is paying attention when crossing the railway though it's not very busy (double caution when you have kids because this is a very funny place for kids to run or to jump on the railways!). We stayed for the service and we really enjoyed. The ceremony is so deeply magical that will take us to another sensation. Of freedom. Don't miss out this temple :-) See more..
    
30. 4.0 Pasar Malam (45 reviews)
    - Night Market @Jalan Seladang
    Flea & Street Markets
    
    
    Super crowded night market outside KSL and happens every Monday. Strongly suggest you start walking from Hotel Grand Paragon downwards. Stall holders start setting up around 4.30pm and biz starts around 5.30pm. There's this famous stinky tofu stall operating from a van right in front of Grand Paragon. Queue is crazy. Many repeated items sold eg: fried carrot cake, curry chee Cheong fun with Wu Xiang Xia Bing, Dim Sum stalls, Kueh Kueh stalls, fruits stalls. The gravy for curry chee Cheong fun was too watery; many locals went for their sweet sauce instead. Assam laksa looks nice as well. Only 1 stall selling roasted chestnut and remember to take queue number before you start queuing. Saw 3 stalls selling stinky tofu 1 stall at each end of the market and 1 less popular stall in middle of a small lane. Fried carrot cake is those traditional chunky type with loads of egg. There are a few Appam stalls. 1 rojak stall with super long queue next to the roasted chestnut. See more..