Desaru Beach
Desaru also known as ‘Village of Casuarinas’ is located 98km north east of Johor Bahru and stretches for twenty-five kilometers. It is touted as the most popular beach in Johor as it offers a variety of activities for the whole family. This includes swimming, fishing for the picnicers and for the more adventurous, they can try their hand in snorkelling, canoeing, horse riding, jungle trekking, go-carting, golfing and windsurfing
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Pulau Tinggi
Pulau Tinggi obtained its name from a high hill rising 2,000 feet above sea level. This location is the the perfect spot for divers and snorkelling enthusiasts. The island also is the home for rich tropical forest.
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Rawa Island
For the water sport lovers, this is the place to be as you can go snorkelling, skin and scuba diving, spear fishing and lobster hunting here. Rather than modern amneties, you will be welcomed by wooden chalets to give you a homely, village feel. For more information about Rawa Island, please contact the Johor Marine Park Information Centre in Mersing at 607-7991161 or the Mersing Tourist Information Centre (METIC) at 607-7995212.
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Pemanggil Island
Pemanggil Island requires a 4 to 5 hours ride by boat from Mersing and is situated south of Tioman. Known as anglers’ paradise, you are able to fish for marlins and mackerels. It is also perfect spot snorkelers as it awes visitors with crystal clear waters and white sandy beaches. The adventurous can look forward for a challenging rock climbing expedition and upon reaching the top, you can view immense beauty.
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Sibu Island
Another island that has been gazetted as a marine park, this island is located 12km from mainland Johor. If you need a serene getaway, then this island awaits you. The coral reef encircling the island is home to many colourful and exotic fish and other marine life. Scuba divers and snorkellers will find this a suitable spot
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Gunung Ledang
Located at the Johor/Melaka border, Gunung Ledang is the highest mountain at 1,276m above sea level. It is one of the most climbed mountain in the country. Offering challenging trails, waterfalls, birdlife and also a variety of flora and fauna.
Entrance Fees : A nominal fee
Hutan Bandar
This is a public park that is loved by all city folks. The park has 7 lakes, an orchid park and a multi themed playground.
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Tanjung Emas Park
Tanjung Emas recreational park overlooks Muar River and is the best place if you would just like to have a relaxing outing. There are shades to keep you out of the sun and a playground for the little ones occupied.
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Padang Hijau
Offering farmstay packages, Padang Hijau (Green Fields) is a dairy farm that is opened to the public. Activities here include horseback riding, fishing, camping kayaking, boating and fishing. A 40 feet tall watch tower enables visitors to view the field and nearby venues.
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Kluang Town Park
A park with great shady trees if you just want a long stroll to escape the busy city life. A popular park among city folks.
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Tampok Recreational Park
An ideal picnicking spot among locals, this park is relaxing spot as you can fish or picnic with the whole family, go for a river cruise or just have a stroll. At the end of the evening, you might just get a glimpse of fireflies on the mangrove area nearby or watch monkeys swaying from tree to tree.
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Tasik MARDI Recreation Park
The Agro recreation park is a suitable spot for group training, activities or recreation. It also has water sports facilities such as kayaking, boating and fishing.
For more information : Tasik MARDI Agro Recreation Park
Tel : 607-789 1900
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Sungai Lebam Wetlands
Sungai Lebam Wetlands flows with the rising tide of the South China Sea. When the tide is in, one can catch sea bass, groupers, snappers and sting rays. Visitors will definitely be awed with the spectacular view of fireflies near the Berembang trees when millions of these fascinating insects light up the river.
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Sungai Peradin
Close to Pontian, Johor, there is a village called Kampung Belokok flanked by mangrove forests. Enjoy fresh seafood amidst mangrove swamp. Go for river cruises and watch monkeys traveling from tree to tree or just watch how charcoal is made using mangrove trees.
For more information : Johor Tourist Information Centre
Tel : 607-2234935 / 2249960 / 2241432
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Tanjung Piai-Johor National Park
Located in the district of Pontian, Johor, this 926ha of National Park is a favorite spot for birdwatchers during the migratory season which falls around September and March. Visitors are able to enjoy a variety of flora and fauna e.g. mangrove crabs, beady-eyed mudskippers and crab-eating macaques.
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Endau-Rompin Johor National Park
Covering an area of approximately 50,000 hectares of extensive flora and fauna, Endau Rompin is the second National Park declared in Malaysia. This park is home to the extinct Sumatran Rhinos, Primates e.g. the leaf monkey, the long-tail macaque and the white-handed gibbon. Other wild animals include tigers, leopards, elephants, and various types of deer and tapirs. There is also a variety of orchids, herbs, medicinal plants and trees.
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Rengit River
Located in south of Desaru, Sungai Rengit has many villages by its bank. A place to be if you want to enjoy fresh seafood including crabs and lobsters. Visitors can also get a glimpse of the slow-paced fishing community. Apart from that, there are many Chinese temples here that are worth a visit and who organize Chinese opera shows all year around.
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Johor River
Would like to see the wonders of nature at its best? Amidst the berembang trees, you will witness the breath taking presence of fireflies that light up the night sky. One of the main reasons tourist flock this spot is because the view will leave you simply sppechless. Prawn catching is also another well loved past time here.
For more information : Johor Tourist Information Centre
Tel : 607-2234935 / 2249960 / 2241432
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Kong Kong
A famous seafood spot for many Johorians, it also a favourite spot for anglers and seasports enthusiasts. Located nearby is the Agriculture Park where you can find various types of durians, pandan coconuts etc. a perfect place to be to laze around with your family.
For more information : Johor Tourist Information Centre
Tel : 607-2234935 / 2249960 / 2241432
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Mount Lambak Recreational Forest
Located 510m above sea level at the foothill of Mount Lambak, the Mount Lambak Recreational Forest is perfect for picnics, swimming and mountain-climbing. There is also a small children’s playground here. As the name has it, it has a variety of flora and fauna with waterfalls.
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Mount Pulai Recreational Forest
Located 45km to the north of Johor Bahru, the forest is suitable for family picnics, jungle trekking and one can also scale Gunung Pulai, 700m above sea level. In between ne can also catch a glimpse of wild animals such as deers, monkeys, and wild birds
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Sungai Bantang Recreational Forest
Located 64km from Segamat town, Sungai Bantang Recreational Forest has a variety of of flora and fauna. Activities here include jungle trekking and swimming.
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Mount Panti Recreational Forest
This is an ideal getaway as the quiet wilderness and dense jungle awaits visitors. Activities here include camping, waterfall picnics and mountain climbing.
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Mount Arong Recreational Forest
This recreational forest is located 17km from Mersing. Apart from the lush greenery surrounding you, there is a Forestry Museum which houses exhibits on a wide array of forest products.
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Mount Belumut Recreational Forest
Standing at 1,004m above sea level, Gunung Belumut Recreational Forest derived its name from coutless slippery and slimy stones on the mountain. The popular attraction here is the Crown Rock which looks like a giant crown.
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Soga Perdana Recreational Forest
This recreational forest is located at Compartment 5, Soga Reserve Forest and covers an area of 49.3ha. You can escape from the busy city life for a relaxing time here.
Puteri Waterfall
Being Johor’s highest mountain, Gunung Ledang (Mount Ledang) stands at 1,267m above sea level. Despite the enchanting forest, this mountain is famed for the legendary Puteri Gunung Ledang and supernatural encounters. This mountain has one of the most beautiful waterfalls; Puteri Waterfalls.
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Labis Hot Spring
Believed to have medical values to it, hot springs are a favourite spot for all ages who come to have a dip or just laze around. Visitors are also able to go hiking or picnicking here.
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Grisek Hot Spring
A popular spot among locals but not very well known to visitors, this hotspring also has healing properties. It is located about 10km from Parit Jawa town in muar.
Parit Jawa
During the October-March migration season, visitors will be able to see migrating birds here. The most visible will be the Lesser Adjutants from family of Storks. At nights the storks roost in mangrove trees along the coast. Other species of birds that flock this place are the Terns, Kingfishers, Common Kingfisher Alcedo Atthis and the Black-capped Kingfisher.
Rambah Beach
During September and March, Rambah beach that is located near to Tanjung Piai is a popular spot for birdwatchers. Apart from bird watching, fishing and picknicking are also popular activities here.
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Penyabong Beach
Penyabong beach is located about 36km from Mersing town. Previously, the beach was known as Pantai Pasir Lanun (Pirates’ Sandy Beach) as it was a hideout for pirates. Visitors can choose from a variety of activities e.g. boating, canoeing, fishing, camping and jungle trekking at the nearby forest or visit Malay villages here.
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Punggor Beach
Punggor beach is situated in the district of Batu Pahat. Even tough the waters are deemed not suitable for swimming, it’s a perfect getaway spot after a long hard day work.
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Rambah Beach
Swimming, jet skiing, boating, banana boat ride, windsurfing, fishing, sun-bathing, beach games and camping are popular activities here.Located close to Tanjung Piai, Rambah beach is a popular spot for bird lovers during the migratory season in the months of September and March. Apart from birdwatching, fishing and picknicking are also popular activities here.
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Tanjung Balau Beach
Located about 70km from Kota Tinggi town, this is a popular beach that with a fishing village by the same name nearby. One must see venue here is the Tanjung Balau Fishermen Museum which showcases the life of a fisherman.
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Tanjung Leman Beach
Located about 72km south of Mersing and is not easily accessible by the roadside. From here, you can go to the islands of Pulau Sibu and Sibu Tengah. As there are some beautiful corals around, you can go kayaking and snorkeling. You can also witness white hornbills flying above.
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Teluk Buih Beach
Teluk Buih is named after seeing foamy white surf that comes to shore. It is a popular spot for picnickers who come here for a swim or play games on its wide beach.
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Teluk Endau Beach
Teluk Endau beach is located about 49km from Kota Tinggi town and was recently discovered by locals. This is the place to be if you are looking for a peaceful weekend.
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Teluk Mahkota Beach
Windsurfers, the strong winds here make it an ideal place for you. Previously known as Jason Bay, this is a sheltered beach.
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Teluk Ramunia
Teluk Ramuia is a popular tourist destination in Johor. You can try out various water sports here e.g. kayaking, canoeing and jet-skiing. The more laid back visitors can go for bicycles rides or explore the nearby village of Sungai Rengit.
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Air Papan Beach
Located about 12km north of Mersing, Air Papan is synonymous with Pesta Air Papan (Air Papan Festival), which is held annually on May 1. The beach is utilized for hosting various traditional games, cultural performances and also food and craft fairs.
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Pulau Besar Island
Located only 8 km off Mersing, Pulau Besar - big island has been gazetted as a Marine Park and is flanked by Pulau Rawa, Pulau Tengah and Pulau Tinggi. One can enjoy snorkelling, fishing, windsurfing, canoeing and jungle trekking. Pulau Besar a excellent diving destination and a haven for underwater photographers
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Tanjung Resang Beach
Tanjung Resang is located near Penyabong beach and is another snorkeler’s paradise. A WWII shipwreck at Pulau Aceh can be reached by only a short boat ride.
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Minyak Beku Beach
This beach is not actually meant for swimming but more suitable for relaxed fishing. If you had enough of fishing, then head on to the nearby Orang Asli Settlement and the Segenting Chinese fishing village.
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Teluk Sari Beach
Looking for a tranquil place to spend your weekend? This is a picturesque beach that is very quiet and you will be able to enjoy ur calamity to the fullest.
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Tenglu Beach
Located about 8km from Mersing town, it is a popular spot as it is close to the town
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Aur Island
Considered by divers as one of the best scuba diving destination, Aur Island is flanked by Pulau Dayang, Pulau Lang and Pulau Pinang and located 65km east of Mersing.
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Teluk Gorek Beach
Facing the South China Sea, this beach has a certain roughness to it where you can feel the full gush of winds big waves beating the shoreline.
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Teluk Punggai Beach
Located about 92km from Kota Tinggi, this beach provides activities for all ages e.g. boating, kayaking, jetskiing, fishing and picnicking.
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Teluk Sisek Beach
For those of you who would like to escape from the hustel bustle of citylife, this hidden beach provides it all. Golden sands which seem to stretch into the horizons with swaying palms and soft breeze sweeping your face is all you will ever need.
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Lagun Puteri
A beach that is used for various activities, Lagun Puteri hosts various international events e.g Asia Pacific Orchids Exhibition and Competition and has a recreation park, complete with facilities for cycling, roller skating, kite flying and picnicking.
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Sialu Island
Located at the mouth of Batu Pahat river, this tiny island was once home for aborigines and now is uninhabited.
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Sebana Cove
An internationally acclaimed tourist spot, Sebana Golf and Marina Resort boasts of an international gateway for yachts and boats from all over the world and remains as one of the world’s most well known stopping point. From the year 1997, the 18-hole, 6,450 metres golf course was rated top five in the Southern region by Asian Golfer Review.
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Stulang Laut
Seasport enthusiasts will find this as haven for them at it has sea sports centres that rent out equipment for windsurfing and other watersports.
Johor Art Gallery (Galeri Seni Johor)
A place for Johor artisans to show off their skilled works, the Johor Johor Art Gallery houses various art collections, artefacts and many items closely related to Johor’s Malay heritage.
For more information: Johor Art Gallery
Tel: 607-2263266
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State Secretariat Building
This building is a blend of Renaissance style with an Anglo-Malay influence and is located on a hill called Bukit Timbalan. The square tower still can be seen from afar.
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Bangunan Sultan Ibrahim
Combining colonial and Malay architecture with Saracenic design, Bangunan Sultan Ibrahim was constructed between 1936 and 1939 and currently houses the Menteri Besar’s (Chief Minister) office and State Assembly hall.
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Muar Historical Buildings
For those who love architecture, Muar is a town you should not miss to visit. Some of them are;
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Segamat Railway Station
This station is a transportation terminal that houses trains, taxis and buses. The station has many historical visits to it and is definitely worth a visit.
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The Royal Mausoleum
Located at Jalan Mahmodiah, this is the royal burial grounds for Johor’s royalty. The mausoleum’s architecture is of a unique design and is a sight to behold by itself. Properly attired visitors are allowed to walk thorugh the grounds.
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Old Port of Batu Pahat
Situated along Batu Pahat River, this old port was the venue for barter trading centuries ago. Visitors are now able to view remnants of the port now.
For more information: Johor Tourist Information Centre
Tel: 607-2234935 / 2249960 / 2241432
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Temenggung Daing Ibrahim Monument
The Temenggung Daing Ibrahim Monument which was built in 1955 pays tribute to Dato’ Temenggung Daing Ibrahim. Temenggung Daing ruled Johor from 1852 to 1862.
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Johor Lama Fort
Johor Lama (Old Johor) Fort was the venue Sultan Alauddin Riayat Shah, one of the pioneer rulers of Johor used as a trading post for the region. It was attacked and destroyed by the Portuguese invaders aound 1587. The fort stands at an impressive 10-25 feet high and there are two tombs in the vicinity of the fort believed to be of Sultan Alauddin and his warriors’.
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Kubu Budak
Strecthing 10 metres and built using red soil, this fort is the second most important historical fort after Kota Batu (Stone Fort). Both of these forts once controlled the security of Johor River and Old Johor River.
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Makam Village
If you are in Kota Tinggi, visitors are highly recommended to visit Kota Tinggi Historical Centre to understand more regarding the history of the town.
Kampung Makam is another place one should drop by while in Kota tinggi. Located about 2km from Kota Tinggi town, Kampung Makam or Tomb Village has several tombs surrounding the area with great historical significance. . The name was porbably derived from the presence of several tombs of historical significance. Some of the few are;
For more information: Johor Tourist Information Centre
Tel: 607-2234935 / 2249960 / 2241432
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Perigi Batu Pahat (Batu Pahat Well)
Batu Pahat or ‘chiselled rock’ obtained its name from this much famed well, Perigi Batu Pahat which was dug by Siamese warriors in the 16th century.
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Tanjung Pengelih
Once serving as the British Operation Centre by the British during the World War II, it housed underground hospital, barracks, tunnels, communications post, naval guns, anti-aircraft installation, command post, and artillery post. Tanjung Pengelih is also a popular entry point among visitors from Singapore.
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Jambatan Putus, Buloh Kasap
Situated in Buloh Kasap, Jambatan Patah - broken bridge was demolished by British Armed Forces in January 1942 to prevent the Japanese from progressing to the peninsula. Currently, visitors are able to view the bridge from a wooden platform that has been built at the other end of the bridge.
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Tembioh Village
Tembioh Village is famous for housing the tomb of Cik Siti Aminah, whose father was a Temenggung or Bendahara. What is interesting about Cik Siti Aminah is that she was married a total of 100 times. 99 husbands passed away as if there was a curse on her but she was married happily with her 100th husband.
For more information: Johor Tourist Information Centre
Tel: 607-2234935 / 2249960 / 2241432
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Kota Tinggi Historical Centre
Showcases a variety of historical artefacts and information give visitors a better understanding of the important role played by Kota Tinggi in the Johor Sultanate.
For more information: Kota Tinggi Historical Centre
Tel: +607 883 5749
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Johor Lama Historical Complex
Stores useful information regarding Johor Lama and Johor Lama Fort. Over here, visitors are able to view an audio visual presentation and well-illustrated oil paintings that portray events since 500 years ago.
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Sultan Abu Bakar Monument
Located oposite the courthouse, the monument was built in memory of Sultan Abu Bakar (1864-1895), as the modern Johor.
For more information: Johor Tourist Information Centre
Tel: 607-2234935 / 2249960 / 2241432
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Sultan Abu Bakar Royal Museum
This museum is still used for traditional royal and state ceremonial functions. You may find most of the things that are in the past and present rulers archive e.g. antiquities and furniture, silverware, crystalware, gold and silver jewelry, priceless vases, furniture, traditional Malay weapons, the State Regalia etc.
For More Information: (607) 2230555
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Tanjung Balau Fishermen Museum
Located five kilometres north of Desaru, this museum is built on a 9.7-hectare land. There are many items on display e.g. fishing traps, tackles, and various types of floats, traditional boats and rafts. For the more inquisitive, this museum also offers the do’s and don’t of fishermen.
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Bugis Museum
Bugis are one of the many Malay groups from Sulawesi that settled here in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The museum has a display of items used by the Bugis community.
For more information: Johor Tourist Information Centre
Tel: 607-2234935 / 2249960 / 2241432
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Kota Tinggi Museum
Kota Tinggi was the main administration centre for the Malaccan Sultanate lsince 1587. The artifacts here will explain how the Malaccan empire ruled Johor and the wars over Portuguese, Achehnese, Japanese, Dutch and etc. The museum not only displays items regarding the past but also present whereby visitors will be able to view information on the annual Kembara Mahkota Johor (Johor Crown Prince’s Royal Expedition).
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Pasir Gudang Kite Museum
With the sole intention of preserving the Malaysian craft heritage, this museum is dedicated in showcasing traditional Malay kite known as the wau. There is a spectacular collection of wau’s in various colours, sizes and designs. Pasir Gudang is also the venue for International Kite Festival.
For more information: Pasir Gudang Local Authority
Tel: +6072513720 / 2513721 / 2513722
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Pineapple Museum (Muzium Nanas)
Pineapple Museum has all the information on pineapple cultivation and industry in Malaysia from how the pineapple fruit is processed, from the field into the factory, where it is canned and various artifacts, exhibits, publications and information on pineapple.
For more information, please contact: Musium Nanas Negeri Johor, Batu 32, Jalan Johor, Pontian
Tel: (+607) 6868750 / 687 1249
Fax: (+607) 687067
