Ayer Hitam |
Lovers of ceramic art will find Ayer Hitam a haven for potteries, earthenware, porcelain and stoneware.The town is a popular transit point for visitors shopping for lunch or dinner on their way to Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur. |
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Muar |
This picturesque town in the north is well-known for its delicious and inexpensive foodstalls and restaurants. The tree-lined Tanjung is ideal for evening strolls. The waterfalls at the foot of Mount Ophir (Gunung Ledang) is accessible from Muar. |
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Pontian |
This countryside town is famous for its pineapples. An hour's drive from Johor Bahru, the fishing village has a settlement of fisherman living on stilts by the shore. The town is also the staging point for visitors going to Gunung Pulai for waterfall picnics, jungle trekking or mountain climbing |
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Pasir Gudang |
The Federation International Motorcycle (FIM) has given the honour to this circuit to host one of the legs of the World Motorcycle Championship. It is one of the only two legs to be held in Asia. Despite its international status, this circuit is open to any motorsports enthusiasts to sample the thrills and spills of the speed adventure. |
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Royal Abu Bakar Museum (The Grand Palace Johor) |
This beautiful palac was commissioned by Sultan Abu Bakar who laid the foundation stone in 1864. One of the oldest buildings in Johor Bahru, the Grand Palace has a cosmopolitan architechture with clear Anglo-Malay influences. Today the palace assumes an additional role as the Royal Abu Bakar Museum, displaying treasures of the Royal collection |
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Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque |
Officially opened by the late Sultan Ibrahim in 1980, this mosque is considered one of the finest in Malaysia. It took 8 years to complete at a cost of RM400,000. Its architecture, design and setting atop a hill with sweeping view of the Straits of Johor makes this mosque a famed landmark. |
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Sultan Abu Bakar Monument |
This monument, situated in the seafront opposite the courthouse, commemorates Sultan Abu Bakar (1864-1895), as the architect of modern Johor. A bronze replica of the Johor crown surmounts the monument. |
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Sultan Ibrahim Building |
| The massive building on Bukit Timbalan dominates the skyline of Johor Bahru. The saracenic character and fine mosaic detail particularly of the Grand Hall makes this one of the most interesting buildings in Johor Bahru and deservingly the famous landmark of the city. |
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Dataran Bandaraya |
Dataran Bandaraya, or City Square, was officially opened on 31st December 1993 by the Sultan of Johor. A much sought after venue for public events like parades and stage shows, this popular tourist attraction comprises a large stage, a minaret, a fountain and a clock tower reputed to be the biggest in the region. It also has the tallest flag staff in the state. A mega video screen has been installed for visitors to view live transmissions. |
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The Causeway |
Entering Johor Bahru from Singapore involves travelling across the Causeway which links the two cities. Completed in 1924 after four years' work, the Causeway is 1,056 metres long and extends to a depth of 23 metres below the water level |
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