🏙️ Johor Bahru

Malaysia's southern gateway — theme parks, grand mosques, glass temples and beaches, right across the causeway from Singapore.Pintu masuk selatan Malaysia — taman tema, masjid megah, kuil kaca dan pantai, bersebelahan Singapura.

About Johor BahruTentang Johor Bahru

Johor Bahru — 'JB' to everyone — is Malaysia's bustling southern capital, sitting right across the narrow strait from Singapore. Long treated as just a border town, it has grown into a destination of its own: Legoland and a cluster of theme parks, a magnificent state mosque, a dazzling glass Hindu temple, and a lively food and shopping scene fuelled by weekend crowds from across the causeway.

Beyond the city, Johor rewards a road trip — the beach resorts of Desaru, the mangroves and southernmost tip of the Asian mainland at Tanjung Piai, and easy drives up the coast. Two or three days lets you mix a theme-park day with heritage, temples and a seafood dinner. It's an easy 3–4 hour drive down the expressway from KL.

Johor Bahru — 'JB' bagi semua — ialah ibu kota selatan Malaysia yang sibuk, terletak bersebelahan selat sempit dari Singapura. Lama dianggap sekadar bandar sempadan, ia berkembang menjadi destinasi tersendiri: Legoland dan kelompok taman tema, masjid negeri yang megah, kuil Hindu kaca yang menakjubkan, dan makanan serta beli-belah yang meriah.

Di luar bandar, Johor menawarkan perjalanan darat — resort pantai Desaru, paya bakau dan hujung selatan tanah besar Asia di Tanjung Piai, dan pemanduan mudah di pesisir. Dua atau tiga hari membolehkan anda gabungkan hari taman tema dengan warisan, kuil dan makan malam makanan laut. Pemanduan 3–4 jam dari KL.

See the top 10 →Lihat 10 teratas → 🍜 What to eatApa nak makan

Best timeMasa terbaik

Year-round; weekdays are quieterSepanjang tahun; hari biasa lebih lengang

How longBerapa lama

2–3 days2–3 hari

Getting aroundBergerak

A car is handy — attractions are spread out; Grab works well in the city.Kereta berguna — tarikan bertaburan; Grab sesuai di bandar.

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Weekend plan readyRancangan siap

Plan the whole weekend: KL → Johor BahruRancang hujung minggu: KL → Johor Bahru

A ready-made 2D1N / 3D2N day-by-day itinerary with budgets, plus the live petrol + toll to drive there. Jadual harian 2D1N / 3D2N siap dengan bajet, serta kos petrol + tol memandu ke sana.

See the planLihat

✍️ Notes from the roadCatatan perjalanan

Johor Bahru is a food city that happens to sit on a border, and that border defines the rhythm of a trip. The Singapore crowd pours across on weekends for exactly what we drive down for: Mount Austin's endless cafés, seafood, and prices that feel like a bargain from the other side.

We treat JB as an eating expedition with a mall or two attached. Don't fight the causeway on a Friday evening or Sunday night — the jams are legendary. Come midweek, base yourself near Mount Austin or the city centre, and pace yourself, because the temptation is to book five meals a day and regret three of them.

Johor Bahru ialah bandar makanan yang kebetulan terletak di sempadan, dan sempadan itu menentukan rentak perjalanan. Orang Singapura melimpah masuk hujung minggu untuk perkara yang sama kami pandu turun: kafe tak habis-habis di Mount Austin, makanan laut, dan harga yang terasa murah dari seberang.

Kami anggap JB sebagai ekspedisi makan dengan satu dua mall. Jangan lawan tambak pada Jumaat petang atau Ahad malam — jemnya memang legenda. Datang tengah minggu, menginap dekat Mount Austin atau pusat bandar, dan atur kelajuan, kerana godaannya tempah lima kali makan sehari.

🧭 See & doLihat & buat

Top 10 things to do in Johor Bahru10 aktiviti terbaik di Johor Bahru

Ranked — from unmissable to worth-the-detour.Berperingkat — dari wajib lihat hingga berbaloi singgah.

1 Theme park · Iskandar

Legoland Malaysia

EntryMasuk ~RM200 TimeMasa Full day AreaKawasan Iskandar Puteri

Malaysia's original Legoland — a full theme park, water park and Lego-brick miniland of Asian landmarks, aimed squarely at families. The headline attraction of JB and an easy full-day out.Legoland asal Malaysia — taman tema penuh, taman air dan miniland bata Lego mercu tanda Asia, sesuai untuk keluarga. Tarikan utama JB dan aktiviti sehari penuh.

2 Landmark · Free

Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque

EntryMasuk Free (robe) TimeMasa 45 min AreaKawasan Straits view

A stately Victorian-Moorish mosque from 1900 overlooking the Straits of Johor, one of the most beautiful in the country. Visitors welcome outside prayer times — stunning at sunset over the water.Masjid Victoria-Moor yang anggun dari 1900 menghadap Selat Johor, antara yang tercantik di negara. Pelawat dialu-alukan di luar waktu solat — menakjubkan waktu matahari terbenam.

3 Temple · Ticketed

Arulmigu Glass Temple

EntryMasuk ~RM10 TimeMasa 45 min AreaKawasan City centre

The Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman temple, its interior encrusted with some 300,000 glass pieces that shimmer in the light — the first glass temple of its kind in the world. A genuinely dazzling sight.Kuil Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman, dalamannya bersalut kira-kira 300,000 kepingan kaca yang berkilau — kuil kaca pertama seumpamanya di dunia. Pemandangan yang benar-benar menakjubkan.

4 Heritage · Gardens

Grand Palace (Istana Besar)

EntryMasuk Gardens free TimeMasa 1 hr AreaKawasan Istana Besar

The 1866 royal palace of the Johor Sultanate, set in beautiful riverside gardens (Istana Besar) that are open to the public. Admire the grand colonial-Malay architecture and the manicured grounds.Istana diraja Kesultanan Johor 1866, di taman tepi sungai yang cantik (Istana Besar) yang dibuka kepada orang ramai. Kagumi seni bina kolonial-Melayu yang megah dan taman terurus.

5 Landmark · Bukit Timbalan

Sultan Ibrahim Building

EntryMasuk Exterior free TimeMasa 20 min AreaKawasan Bukit Timbalan

A grand 1940 administrative building crowning Bukit Timbalan, blending Anglo-Malay and Saracenic styles with a distinctive tower over the city. One of JB's most striking heritage landmarks.Bangunan pentadbiran 1940 yang megah di Bukit Timbalan, menggabungkan gaya Anglo-Melayu dan Saracenic dengan menara tersendiri. Antara mercu tanda warisan paling menarik di JB.

6 Waterfront · Free

Danga Bay

EntryMasuk Free TimeMasa Evening AreaKawasan Danga Bay

A breezy seafront recreation strip along the Straits of Johor, with a promenade, food outlets, night market and family rides. The go-to spot for an evening stroll and a bite by the water.Jalur rekreasi tepi laut di sepanjang Selat Johor, dengan promenad, gerai makanan, pasar malam dan permainan keluarga. Tumpuan untuk berjalan petang dan makan di tepi air.

7 Heritage · Free

Johor Bahru Old Chinese Temple

EntryMasuk Free TimeMasa 30 min AreaKawasan Old town

A 150-year-old temple honouring five deities of JB's Chinese founding communities, at the heart of the old town's heritage walk. The focus of the spectacular annual Chingay parade.Kuil berusia 150 tahun menghormati lima dewa komuniti Cina JB, di tengah denai warisan bandar lama. Tumpuan perarakan Chingay tahunan yang menakjubkan.

8 Marina · Iskandar

Puteri Harbour

EntryMasuk Free TimeMasa 2 hrs AreaKawasan Iskandar Puteri

A swish waterfront marina and family precinct in Iskandar Puteri, with a yacht harbour, waterfront dining and indoor attractions. A polished spot to eat with a view over the strait.Marina tepi laut dan kawasan keluarga yang bergaya di Iskandar Puteri, dengan pelabuhan yacht, makan tepi laut dan tarikan dalaman. Tempat menarik untuk makan dengan pemandangan selat.

9 Beach · East Johor

Desaru Coast

EntryMasuk Free TimeMasa Half–full day AreaKawasan Desaru (1.5 hr)

A long, golden beach strip on Johor's east coast, backed by resorts, a water park and a golf coast — the state's premier seaside getaway. About 1.5 hours from JB city.Jalur pantai keemasan panjang di pantai timur Johor, dilatari resort, taman air dan padang golf — percutian tepi laut utama negeri. Kira-kira 1.5 jam dari bandar JB.

10 Nature · Southernmost

Tanjung Piai National Park

EntryMasuk ~RM10 TimeMasa 2–3 hrs AreaKawasan Pontian (1 hr)

The southernmost tip of mainland Asia, a mangrove reserve with boardwalks over the mudflats, monkeys and migratory birds. Stand at the marker where the continent runs out into the sea.Hujung paling selatan tanah besar Asia, rizab bakau dengan laluan papan atas lumpur, monyet dan burung. Berdiri di penanda tempat benua berakhir ke laut.

🎟️ Book aheadTempah awal

Book activities & tickets in Johor BahruTempah aktiviti & tiket di Johor Bahru

Skip-the-queue tickets and tours — usually cheaper booked online than at the gate.Tiket tanpa beratur dan lawatan — biasanya lebih murah ditempah dalam talian.

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Getting aroundCara bergerak

Bus, train & ferry tickets — up to 30% off Tiket bas, tren & feri — jimat sehingga 30%

Book across Malaysia with EasyBook — compare operators & grab early-bird deals. Tempah seluruh Malaysia dengan EasyBook — banding operator & rebut tawaran awal.

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🛏️ Where to stayTempat menginap

Where to stay in Johor BahruTempat menginap di Johor Bahru

The city centre is walkable to the Causeway, malls and JB's booming café scene; family resorts sit a little further out.Pusat bandar boleh berjalan ke Tambak Johor, pusat beli-belah dan kafe JB; resort keluarga sedikit di luar.

Popular places to stayTempat penginapan popular

Family value

KSL Hotel & Resort

Taman Century

A mall-and-waterpark hotel that families love, plenty to do without a car.Hotel bersama pusat beli-belah dan taman air yang disukai keluarga, banyak aktiviti tanpa kereta.

Check rates & bookSemak harga & tempah

Central modern

DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru

City centre

A reliable city-centre tower near the malls and the Causeway.Menara pusat bandar yang boleh diharap berhampiran pusat beli-belah dan Tambak.

Check rates & bookSemak harga & tempah

City luxury

Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel

City centre

One of JB's plushest full-service hotels, central and polished.Antara hotel servis penuh paling mewah di JB, berpusat dan berkelas.

Check rates & bookSemak harga & tempah

Compare all Johor Bahru hotels & pricesBandingkan semua hotel & harga di Johor Bahru

Popular, well-known options across price points. Booking links compare live rates across sites; we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.Pilihan popular merentas julat harga. Pautan tempahan membandingkan kadar terkini; kami mungkin memperoleh komisen tanpa kos tambahan kepada anda.

🍜 Eat like a localMakan seperti orang tempatan

What to eat in Johor BahruApa nak makan di Johor Bahru

Johor's cooking is a rich blend of Malay, Javanese, Chinese and Arab influences — hearty, often spicy, and different from the rest of the peninsula. Seek out these local specialities.Masakan Johor ialah gabungan kaya pengaruh Melayu, Jawa, Cina dan Arab — mengenyangkan, selalunya pedas, dan berbeza dari seluruh semenanjung. Cari makanan istimewa ini.

The signature

Laksa Johor

Unique among Malaysian laksas — spaghetti (yes, really) in a thick, rich fish-and-coconut gravy, topped with raw herbs and sambal. A royal Johor recipe you'll find almost nowhere else.Unik antara laksa Malaysia — spaghetti (ya, betul) dalam kuah ikan dan santan yang pekat, ditabur ulam dan sambal. Resipi diraja Johor yang hampir tiada di tempat lain.