Johor Bahru was founded in 1855 as Iskandar Puteri when the Sultanate of Johor came under the influence of Temenggong Daeng Ibrahim. The area was renamed “Johor Bahru” in 1862 and became the capital of the Sultanate when the Sultanate administration centre was moved there from Telok Blangah.
Johor Bahru is capital of Johor, sits on the southern coast, facing the Straits of Johor. It is the southernmost city in the Malay Peninsula.Johor Bahru was formerly known as Tanjung Puteri. Now it is a part of Iskandar Malaysia, the country’s second largest metropolitan area.A causeway spans the straits, connecting Johor Bahru to the neighbouring city-state and international travel hub of Singapore.
Johor Bahru is known for the glitter of its nightlife and variety of its retail outlets, many of which are clustered along Jalan Wong Ah Fook, the main boulevard of the city’s central business district.It also houses the ceremonial seat of the Johor Monarch, Istana Besar or The Grand Palace, one of the historical attractions in the city within which The Royal Abu Bakar Museum is located.
According to the information we had collected, things can do at JOHOR BAHRU as below.
Landmarks
- Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple
- Danga Bay
- Dataran Bandaraya
- Holy Light Church
- ICT Garden MBJB
- Jalan Wong Ah Fook
- Johor Bahru Sentral Railway Station
- Johor Bahru State Place
- Johor Old Chinese Temple
- Kampung Sungai Melayu
- Kota Iskandar
- Masjid India Muslim
- PERSADA International Convention Centre
- Puteri Harbour
- Sri Raja Mariamaman Temple
- Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque
- Sultan Ibrahim Building (State Secretariat Building)
- Tan Hiok Nee heritage Street
- Tan Sri Dato Haji Hassan Yunos Stadium
Museum & Zoo
- Chinese Heritage Museum
- Hakka Cultural Centre
- Johor Art Gallery (Galeri Seni)
- Johor Zoo
- Kite Museum
- Kota Tinggi Museum (Muzium Kota Tinggi)
- Kwong Siew Heritage Gallery
- Malay Culture Village
- MAWAR Gallery
- Mini Kuso Trick Art Gallery
- Muzium Tokoh Johor
- Pasir Gudang Kite Museum
- Royal Abu Bakar Museum
Nature & Park
- Gunung Panti
- Hutan Bandar Recreational Park
- Little Play Loft Imaginative PlayGym
- Noah’s Ark Natural Animal Sanctuary
- Pasir Gudang – TS Wonderland Indoor Water Park
- Pulai Waterfall
- Pulau Kukup National Park
- Taman Merdeka
- Tristan Park
- UTM Equine Park
Water & Amusement Park
- Angry Birds Activity Park
- Austin Heights Water & Adventure Park
- KSL Dinosaur Alive Water Theme Park
- Legoland Malaysia
- Puteri Harbour Satellite Clubhouse
- Sanrio Hello Kitty Town
- The Little Big Club
- Tiram Indoor Water Park
Games
- 5D Mini Motion Cinema
- AOV Paintball & ATV
- Archery Combat Game
- Cluedos Sdn Bhd
- Crime Scene
- Dynamic Paintball(Kampung Pok Kecil/Danga City Mall)
- Escape Room Johor
- Fanpekka
- Fullwolves Boardgames Café
- Laser Battle(Laser Tag)
- LOST in JB
- Permas Go-Kart Circuit
- Real Escape
- Rockworld
- Run Solution
- Zoom Park
Outdoor Activities & Festival
- Austin Heights Golf & Hotel Resort
- Austin Hills Country Club
- Coastal Paddle
- Daiman 18 Golf Club
- Downtown Ride
- Forest City – Pulau Satu – Stand Up Paddle
- Horizon Hills Golf and Country Club
- IOI Palm Villa & Country Club (Near Senai Airport)
- Pasir Gudang – Amigos Horse Riding
- Pasir Gudang World Kite Festival
- Permas Jaya Golf Club
- Ponderosa Golf Course
- Poresia Golf Club & Resort
- Sebana Cove Resort
- Senai – Le Grandeur Palm Resort (ATV adventure)
- Starhill Golf & Country Club
- Stulang Laut
- Tanjong Puteri Golf Resort
- The Legends Golf & Country Resort
- Twin Peaks Dive Centre
- Ulu Tiram – Dirt Bike Riding
- Ulu Tiram – Tristan Park (ATV adventure)
Shopping
- AEON Mall Tebrau City (Jusco Tebrau City)
- Angsana JB Mall
- Ayu Best Buy Shop
- Bazar Karat
- Cosway Setia Tropika
- Galleria at Kotaraya
- Gent Utopia
- Giant Plentong Mall
- Holiday Plaza Mall
- Johor Bahru City Square
- Kiah Tart
- Kilang Bateri
- Komtar JBCC
- KSL City Mall
- Mall of Medini
- Mini Kuso Trick Art Gallery
- Miss Ireen Hand . Vintage . Ethnic
- Mydin Mall
- Pasar Malam
- Plaza Angsana
- RM2 KING
- Sutera Mall
- Sweet Life
- Tesco Extra Mutiara Rini
- Toddy Coconut Wine Shop
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