JOHORNOW turns 3 this December 2018! To celebrate this momentous event, we gather around the most popular foods, drinks and places in Johor where you can vote for your favorites! Voting starts from November 14 to December 14! To vote for your favorite brand, just visit www.johornow.com/awards2018. For this article, we listed down the most popular travel destinations in JB! Don’t forget to vote for your fave food spots! https://www.johornow.com/awards2018/johor-states/
**Note: The following places are in no particular order**
1. Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru as the largest city and capital of Johor offers both local culture experience and latter-day. Some of its attractions are the Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple, JB Old Chinese Temple, Grand Palace, gigantic shopping malls like City Square, Komtar, JBCC, Paradigm Mall, JPO and fun places like Legoland and Sanrio Hello Kitty Town!
2. Kulai
Kulai is 30 minutes from downtown Johor Bahru and is a well-developed city housing the famous JPO and Senai International Airport! Also, it is a good place where you can enjoy a series of palatable foods especially the Hakka recipes! It was during the 1920’s where Hakka people moved to Kulai and develop their own community paving the way to the Hakka food culture mania in the country!
3. Batu Pahat
Boosting with serene charm, Batu Pahat attracts a lot of locals during the holidays and even days without celebrations. It is the second largest city in Johor and famous for its retail and catering industry!
4. Kluang
This gem inside the heart of Johor offers a blending of tranquility and nostalgia to tourists. One of the most notable sights in Kluang is their railway station built during 1911! Its quaint beauty is perfect for photography!
5. Kota Tinggi
Kota Tinggi is a nature-lover paradise! There are so many attractions to see showcasing the beauty sculpted by nature such as its pristine coastline, lush forest, the famous Kota Tinggi Firefly Park, orchards, gardens, and concoctions of various holiday ho9mes!
6. Tangkak
Tangkak is a lovely quiet place to get peace of mind. In addition to its famous beef noodles, Mee Siput, and Roti, there are a lot of beautiful places to see in here—some are modern, while others still remain their sentimental historical feels.
7. Mersing
A dose of Vitamin Sea is daily served here in Mersing! The nearest seaside is just 10 minutes walk away from the main city! Recharge yourself with its crystal blue water, powdery sand, and a delightful seafood feast!
8. Muar
Did you know that Muar is dubbed as the cleanest tourist city by ASEAN? Yas! Muar is a place to visit mostly for its beautiful historical buildings and luscious meals! You’ll get educated while unwinding in here!
9. Pontian
Pontian is located close to Johor Bahru. Derived from Malay word means “park”, there are many people who come here during weekends simply because it stores a lot of scrumptious unique foods and humble beauty!
10. Segamat
Segamat came from two Malay words “segar” and “amat” meaning “very refreshing”! Albeit it is a small town, Segamat is boosting with shopping malls, hotels, golf resorts, agricultural tourism, and handicraft centers!
