7 Double-Tap Worthy Places Hidden in Johor

Admit it or not but going to the same places during your free time can be tiring and boring. But that won’t be the case if you’re in Johor. Why? Johor happens to be blessed not only with many food stalls where you can satisfy your cravings but also with many attractions where you can free your mind from stress. Take a look at these double-tap worthy places hidden in Johor!

 

1. Forest City 森林城市

 

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The Forest City Boasts a green environment with many marine animal models which can be seen outside the sales exhibition hall, a suitable place for parent-children bonding!

Location: Jalan Forest City 1, Forest City, Pulau Satu, 81500 Johor Bahru, Johor

 

2. Tanjung Balau

 

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With its long stretch of beach, Tanjung Balau is truly a place to go when you need to shut down from all the hustle and bustle. It has a white sand beach where you can enjoy reef scenery and a black sand beach where you can do surfing.

Location: Tanjung Balau, 81930 Kota Tinggi, Johor

 

3. Jambatan Desaru

 

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Jambatan Desaru offers a breathtaking view of an expressway bridge across the Johor River.

Location: Senai-Desaru Highway, 82200 Bandar Penawar, Johor

 

4. Tanjung Piai

 

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The southernmost point of Peninsular Malaysia with a beautiful seascape. Tanjung Piai also brags about the National Park where tourists can enjoy a number of leisure attractions, surrounded by mangroves.

Location: Tanjung Piai, 82030 Pontian District, Johor

 

5. Ulu Choh Dirt Park

 

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For extreme bikers, this piece of land with terrain for all level, located about 30 kilometers away from Johor Bahru, is truly a utopia! 

Location: Ulu Choh Dirt Park, Jalan Pontian, Lama, 81500 Johor

 

6. Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple

 

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A major Hindu temple in Johor Bahru, Malaysia which is also one of the state’s tourist attractions. It is built with 300,000 pieces of stained glass which make it sparkling.

Location: No. 22 Lorong Satu, Jalan Tebrau, Johor Bahru

 

7. Kampung Sungai Rengit

 

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A small fishing village which is very popular not only for its seafood but also for its breathtaking scenery.

Location: Kampung Sungai Rengit, 81600 Pengerang, Johor

 

See? There are many places you can go to aside from visiting the same place every now and then.