Danga Bay

 

Danga Bay

Danga Bay

 

 

Location

The Danga Bay of Johor acts as the premier waterfront city in Malaysia. It is located near to Jalan Skudai and situated not far from the city of Johor Bahru. It is located near to the Istana Bukit Serene, the official residence for the Sultan of Johor.

Overview

Danga Bay offers a lot of activities with luxury and glam. It possesses the high end retail outlets and fine dines restaurants. It is considered as the biggest recreation park in Johor Bahru as there are many activities that are suitable for all ages. The Danga Park is suitable for children as it offers interesting activities exclusively for them. Danga Bay is too famous as a romantic spot for couples as there are top notch restaurants which offer fine dining with the awesome night view. Furthermore, Danga Bay showcases the culture of Johor, Malaysia. There, you can have a better picture of the different cultures in Malaysia. There is also a mall there, namely Danga City Mall. It possesses leisure, entertainment and food from the local as well as international. For accommodation, the Tunes Hotel Danga Bay suits the best. It is one of the famous Johor hotels.

Transport

The best choice to get to the Danga Bay is by taxi from the Johor Bahru city centre. The fare is affordable, about RM4 to RM5. If you prefer to take a go to the Danga Bay by feet, from the city centre, just follow the pedestrian path along the straits for about 2km.

 

 

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Danga Bay

Location: Johor

Location Info Address: Skudai, 80200, Johor Bahru, Malaysia

District » Johor Bahru

Johore Premium Outlet

 

Johore Premium Outlet

Johor Premium Outlets is a collection of 80 designer and name brand outlet stores featuring saving of 25% to 65% every day. The center is held by "Genting Simon Sdn Bhd" (GSSB), a wholly owned subsidiary of Simon Genting Ltd ("SGL"). SGL in turn is a 50:50 joint venture between Azzon Ltd ("Azzon"), which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Genting Plantations Bhd, and Premium Outlets, the outlet division of Simon Property Group.

Johor Premium Outlets, located at the intersection of the North-South Expressway and the Second Link Expressway, officially opened on December 11, 2011. The center is highly accessible to all traffic going to and from Johor and Singapore. It is about an hour drive from the City of Singapore, about 3 hours from Kuala Lumpur and only a short distance from Senai International Airport.

Johor Premium Outlets is targeting a wide range of shoppers including area residents as well as international visitors from South East Asia. It will also serve as a hub between Resorts World Genting, which is about 3.5 hours drive and Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore, which is about an hour's drive from Johor Premium Outlets.

What Is Premium Outlets?

Premium Outlets is a portfolio of outlet shopping centers which brings together the finest brands in unique outdoor settings and offers impressive savings of 25 to 65 percent every day. Each center is a shopping attraction and destination in its own right offering:

• Factory-direct savings of 25% to 65% every day
• A distinctive, upscale store mix of leading designers and quality name brands
• A location that is easily accessible and near other attractions
• An attractive setting making shopping an exciting and pleasant experience for the whole family

Johore Premium Outlet is the subsidiary of under the sub-grouo of Simon Genting Berhad, its subsidiaries and affiliates operating under the Genting Group, is recognised as one of Asia's leading and best managed multinationals. There are currently 5 public companies listed in 3 jurisdictions that operate under the 'Genting' name. These public companies and their subsidiaries and affiliates are involved in various businesses, including leisure and hospitality, power generation, oil palm plantation, property development, biotechnology and oil & gas. Collectively, they have over 58,000 employees, 4,500 hectares of prime resort and about 133,000 hectares of plantation land.

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Desaru Beach

Desaru Beach Desaru Beach Deasru Beach Desaru Beach

Location At the eastern tip of the Peninsular Malaysia, Desaru is very close to the developing country, Singapore. It is located at the east of Johor Bahru, the main city of Johor. Overview Desaru beach is a very famous spot for tourists, mostly from Singapore and too, the locals. It is one of the best beaches around in Johor. There are many activities available for all ages of people. There are many hotels in Johor and so it is not hard to pick the one on Desaru beach. Apart from the white sandy beach of Desaru's, there is one interesting spot that most families will pay a visit to. That is the Desaru Fruit Farm. It is planted with a large variety of tropical fruits such as starfruit and definitely the king of fruits durian. You can take a one-day-tour or even overnight and buy yourself some juicy fruits. Another spot that is too, suitable for family is the Ostrich Wonderland in Desaru. This is the place to bring along your kids, with the chance in getting close with these ostriches. Not only you will get to know more about the ostriches, you have the chance in riding one with very reasonable fees. There is a golf club in Desaru namely the Desaru Golf and Country Club. Golfers and spend their time on the golf course. The theme of the decoration in the club is more to African-style with a unique log cabin clubhouse. Besides, they do provide fine dining. Transport It is easy to get to all the above hot spots. You can either get a cab or rent a car for yourself and your family once you are in Senai Airport.If you are in Changi Airport, Singapore, you can reach Desaru beach by the ferry available there.  readmore... Desaru Beach Location: Johor Location Info Address: Desaru, Pengerang Johor, Malaysia

Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque

 

SULTAN ABU BAKAR MOSQUE - JOHORE

SULTAN ABU BAKAR MOSQUE VIEW SELAT TEBRAU

 

Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque

Location

The Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque is located along a street name Jalan Skudai. It is the state mosque of Johor, Malaysia. It is situated on a hill, with a bird eye's view of the straits of Johor. It is located very near to the Royal Abu Bakar Museum (The Grand Palace).

Overview

The Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque was completed in the year of 1900.The architecture of the mosque is a mix of two distinguishable styles. They are Victorian and Moorish styles with a little influence of Malay style. Non - muslims are allowed to enter the mosque. However, decent and modest clothing must be worn as a sign of respect.

. Besides, one must remove his/her shoes before entering the mosque. There are some nearby attractions that are related to the history of Johor. They are the Royal Bakar Museum and the Sultan Abu Bakar Monument. The nearest Johor hotels to the state mosque are Thistle Hotel, Puteri Pacific Hotel and Citrus Johor Bahru. These hotels located in the central of Johor Bahru. This allows tourists to tour along the whole day with ease.

Transport

You can reach the state mosque by a taxi from the city centre of Johor Bahru with affordable fare. The fare costs roughly RM3 per ride.
To get to the state mosque from Singapore, take the MRT from the Woodlands MRT stop. By this, you can reach Johor Bahru with only S$1.10. Then, take the taxi to the state mosque after clearing from Malaysian customs. 


Location: Johor

Location Info Address: Jalan Abu Bakar, 80100, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia Office Number: +607 224 2000

District » : Johor Bahru


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Endau Rompin - National Park

Taman Negara Endau Rompin

Overview

Endau Rompin National Park is the second largest National Park in the Peninsular Malaysia, just after Taman Negara. The park is rich with unique flora and fauna, with rocks that are from millions of years ago. The park is mainly made up of lush green tropical plants with all sorts of varieties.

There are a lot of activities that could be done when you are there. There are two waterfalls around which are the Buaya Sangkut Falls and the Mahkota Waterfalls. These two places are ideal for picnic. One can jungle trekking and camping in the park too. The park is normally closed from December to February as these are the rainy seasons of the year.

Hotels in Johor are all offered in an affordable price. City Square Shopping Mall is located at the Johor Bahru city centre, just along Jalan Wong Ah Fook. The Persada Johor International Convention Centre is the prime venue for many huge events and exhibition.

Transport

If you are from Singapore, the most economical way to get to Johor Bahru is by Bus No. 170. It will take you passing the Johor Bahru Immigration, then finally to the Larkin Bus Terminal in Johor Bahru. Find your way to Kluang, then Kahang Town. There will a transport waiting there to drive you along the jungle track to Kamping Peta, which is the entry of the National Park

If you are from Johor Bahru or Kuala Lumpur, drive yourself to Kluang using the North-South Expressway. Then, do as what stated above and you will reach to your destination in no time. 

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Location: Johor

Location Info Address: 475 Bukit Timbalan, National Park (Johor), 80000 Labis, Johor, Malaysia Office Number: +607 223 7471 Fax: +607 223 7472

District » Labis

Location

Endau Rompin National Park sits between Johor and Pahang.

Tanjong Piai - The Tip of the Continent.

The Sculpture in Tanjong Piai

Tanjung Piai located at the southernmost part of the Peninsular Malaysia and thus, it is the most southern section in the Asia mainland. It is located in Mukim Serkat, around 90km from the city of Johor Bahru. The nearest town to Tanjung Piai is Pekan Kukup.

Overview

Tanjung Piai is one of the largest mangrove habitats in the whole wide world. Tanjung Piai is the home for around 20 different species of mangrove plants. There are also some wild animal there such as monkeys, mangrove crabs and various species of birds. Tanjung Piai has a national park namely the Tanjung Piai Johor National Park which allows visitors to observe the habitats of mangrove plants. The entrance fee for the national park is as much as RM3 for Malaysian adults and RM5 for foreign visitors. There are platforms built in the park so that visitors can walk and observe the habitat of mangrove and unique fauna in comfort.

There are other activities that could be done when you are in the national park such as bird watching and camping. If you are not a fan of adventure, you can make it as a day trip as there are affordable and comfy Johor hotels out of the park. Be sure to get to Kukup Island Johor. It is an island which is entirely covered by mangroves and only mangroves. There is a boat ride to get yourself to the amazing island.

Transport

The best way to get to Tanjung Piai is by taxi as there is no bus service currently. One can hop on to the taxi form Pontian bus station. You are on the right track when you come to Sungai Belakang which acts as the entry poing to Tanjung Piai.

Location: Johor

Location Info Address: Mukim Serkat, Pontian, Johor

District » Pontian


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LEGOLAND - JOHORE

LEGOLAND Malaysia is packed full of family fun with more than 40 rides, shows and attractions. Almost everything is hands-on, so you can push, pedal and program, or steer, squirt and splash, your way through a truly interactive experience – and of course there’s building too.

LEGO LAND JOHOR

MAP OF LEGOLAND THEME PARK

WATERPARK - LEGOLAND

LEGOLAND Malaysia has seven themed areas of attractions for all ages such as The Beginning, LEGO^® Technic, LEGO Kingdoms, Imagination, LEGO City, Land of Adventure and MINILAND. It’s an inspirational land where the children are the heroes. From LEGO experiment centres to rollercoasters, the park is a day-long voyage of discovery for all the family.


The centrepiece is MINILAND, where Asian landmarks have been recreated using more than 30 million LEGO bricks. It’s an interactive world on a scale of 1:20, where people, trains and aeroplanes come to life at the touch of a button.


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