We all have the love to travel, right? They say that every one of us must travel once in a while: to grow, to discover and get away with things that stop you from being a happy being. But how can someone travel and wander around places if it’s not made affordable? Thanks, Johor got some places that will make every traveler feel like they are in a foreign country!
1. Get a piece of Maldives at Pulau Rawa
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You don’t have to travel far just to enjoy the beautiful island of Maldives, as you can get a piece of it here on the island of Johor—Pulau Rawa! Though this is just a small island, it boasts beautiful scenery and ecology that you will absolutely enjoy!
2. Experience European atmosphere at Garden Kuan Homestay & Cafe
No matter how much you would love to go to Europe, we can’t deny the fact that it miles away from Malaysia. Thanks, there’s this homestay in Johor where you can stay, eat and feel a European ambiance that you long for! Garden Kuan Homestay offers five independent huts surrounded by a lot of plants and animals.
Garden Kuan Homestay & Cafe
Location: Jalan Tempak Padang Kluang
Contact: 017-742 9980
3. Have close contact with nature and animals at UK Farm
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UK Farm, located in Kluang is the largest family-owned leisure sheep farm in Malaysia. Visiting this place will not only allow you to have close contact with the friendly flock of sheep but also gives an opportunity to embrace the beauty of nature. In addition, visitors can also see ostrich and engage in riding, archery and fruit picking!
Location: Plot 8, Project Pertanian Moden Kluang, KM13 Jalan Batu Pahat, 86000 Kluang, Johor
4. Enjoy horseback riding and jungle walking in a European resort at Riders Lodge Resort
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Those who say that it is hard to look for a place where you can do horseback riding and learn to be an equestrian at the same haven’t been in Riders Lodge Resort. Yep, you can do both at this resort in Kulai, Johor! Aside from these two, you will also love the lovely environment brought by the European-style villa, where each room is elegantly painted with white—sooo refreshing!
Location: Inside The Legends Golf & Country Resort, Lot 1302, 81000 Kulai, Johor, Malaysia
Contact: 07-652 5330
5. Feel the Middle East vibe at Iskandar City
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From the Islamic architectural design, three themed courtyards (musk courtyard, Johor courtyard and flower garden) to the beautiful ladder and vast grassland of the legislature of Bangunan Sultan Ismail, Iskandar City indeed possesses a very artistic style. No wonder this place attracts many people. In addition, this spot also serves as a perfect venue for wedding photoshoot!
Location: Kota Iskandar, 79100 Nusajaya, Johor, Malaysia
Hours: 8:30am – 5:30pm; Closed on Public Holidays
6. Feel the harmony and peace of the Tibetan Buddhist temple at Putuo Village
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This temple located in Kulaijaya is a combination of Buddhism and Chinese culture tourist attractions. Putuo Village is not only a perfect place but a place where you can feel the peace and harmony of the Tibetan Buddhist temple.
Location: 1488, Jalan Kampung Felda Taib Andak, Off Jalan Kota Tinggi 81000 Kulaijaya, Johor
Hours: 9:00am – 5:30pm
7. Reflect at the Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple
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If you want to reflect, Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple is the perfect place for you as it this temple is made of glass! This glass temple which was established in 1928 is the world’s only 90% of glass Hindu temple and has been included in the Malaysian record. What is more interesting and surprising about this temple is the fact that aside from the gods of Hinduism, there are also eight other gods including Christ, God, Islam, and Buddhism.
Location: No. 22, Lorong Satu, Jalan Tebrau, Johor Bahru
Hours: Mon-Fri, 7:30am – 12:00pm; 7:00pm – 10:00pm; Weekend and Public Holidays, 7:00am – 10:00pm
8. Experience a day in Mongolia at CSA Recreation Wellness Center
If there’s a thing that will remind you about Mongolia, perhaps, it would be the luxurious and beautifully shaped yurts. But, do you know that you can see some in Johor? Yep! CSA Recreation Wellness Center located in Pontian Kechil has five built yurts, where you can have a different lodging experience! In addition, there is also a number of herbal pools with different effects, including lemongrass, vinegar, grapefruit, tea, ginger, water, salt therapy and mud therapy, where you can relax your body!
Location: AP 40 / 10-2 Kampung Air Putih, KG Sawah Pekan Nanas, Pontian Kechil, Johor
Contact: 012-7177882
9. Be in Kenting, Taiwan without leaving Malaysia at Tanjung Sutera Resort
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Enjoy a vast blue sky and endless coastline like you’re admiring the beauty of Kenting, Taiwan at Tanjung Sutera Resort! Since it has a nice geographical position, visitors can have an overlooking view of the large South China Sea! ?
Location: Lot 901, Kuala Sedili Besar, 81910 Kota Tinggi, Johor
Contact: 019-776 7677
