If you’re tired of the crappy job you have and sick of the hustle and bustle of the city, hey, pause and take a break, man! Maybe, you just need to go somewhere where you can breathe fresh air and got the courage back to go through.
Just imagine how relaxing would it be to be in such a beautiful and peaceful place away from the noisy city and sickening traffic jam. Ah, heaven it is!
Is this exactly what you want right now? Why not go to Kluang Gunung Lambak where you can not only enjoy a soothing environment but also feast with delicious food?
Nanba Mountain Kluang Gunung Lambak
Breathe in fresh air and enjoy the sound of silence at South Batam, which is said to be one of the must-visit tourist attractions in Kluang. It is located about 5 kilometers in the eastern side city of Lulu and has a main peak height of 510 meters above sea level. Nanba Mountain is divided into Nanshan and Beishan. Due to the developed hiking trails, climbers can choose which route to climb; it will take about 3-4 hours to reach the top of the mountain from the horn. In addition, this mountain is closer to the urban area where elevation is low and the climbing path is so clear, which makes it be a good choice for first-time climbers.
Beishan highlights
Since Nanba Mountain Beishan – 505 meters above sea level – is next to the road, behind a resort pool, Valentine Bridge, and mountain waterway, climbers will not only be doing a plain hiking but will also have the chance to admire beautiful sceneries!
Beishan Mountain has this giant trees with yellow leaves, which is said that more than dozen of people can hold on it together. Another remarkable spot in the mountain is the natural ladder and double-layer waterfalls.
Though Beishan and Nanshan share the same height, the latter is more subtle than the first one. It has paths from the resort next to the pool. In addition, its quiet and cool environment is also notable.
Animal and plant variety
Due to a wide variety of animals and plants, South Batam is now listed as a forest protected area. The forest is covered with a variety of tropical wood species like Tongkat Ali, which can be found everywhere. You can also admire the beauty of Lam Lam, wild millet, ornate incense and other plants; and you can pick them, too! As to animals, there are also monkeys and squirrel!
Gunung Lambak
Location: Taman Rekreasi Gunung Lambak, 86000 Kluang, Johor
Contact: 07-776 0077
Kluang food spots
Of course, you’ll get exhausted and hungry after an hour of mountain climbing, right? Thankfully, there are these food spots where you can stop by for a serving of delicious food!
1. Kluang Railway Coffee Shop
With over 70 years of history in serving great coffee, this coffee shop in Kluang also offers classic and delicious lunch! Try out their toast which best paired with coffee or tea, its thick local taste makes visitors keep coming back.
Kluang Rail Coffee
Location: Kluang KTM Station, Jalan Station, Kluang, Johor
Hours: Mon-Sun, 7:00am – 12:00pm, 2:30pm – 6:00pm; Closed on Tuesdays
2. Central Cafe Hainan chicken rice
An old Hainan chicken rice spot in Kluang has been serving a very delicious white chopped chicken meat with garlic and pepper since it opened in 1965.
Central Cafe
Location: 4, Jalan Sultanah, 86000 Kluang, Johor
Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm; Closed on Thursdays
3. Yean Kee beef noodles
This beef noodle store in Kluang has been passed for three generations and still, people referred it to serve the one of the best noodles in town. Have a try, foodies!
Yeun Kee
Location: 4, Jalan Murni 1, Taman Murni, Kluang, Johor
Hours: Mon-Fri, 10:00am – 3:00pm, 6:00pm- 9:00pm; Sat-Sun, 10:00am – 9:00pm
Contact: 012-773 3088
4. Botak curry noodles
Botak Curry has been running a business for 60 long years and has gained enough reputation in serving traditional spicy curry noodle soup. Have a bowl of their curry noodles with sambal pepper.
Gerai Makan Botak
Location: 49, Bawah Jalan Paya 1/3, Kampung Paya N/V, 86000 Kluang
Hours: 7:00am – 2:30pm
5. Satay
Satay, anyone? Feast on a large selection of snacks and desserts at Restoran Tan Ching Hing!
阿福沙爹
Location: PTB 1015, Jalan Sekolah Chong Hwa, 86000 Kluang, Johor
Hours: Tue-Sun, 6:00pm – 12:00mn; Closed on Mondays
Contact: 014-918 1876
5. Beef noodles
Craving for beef noodles? Thanks to Tangkak Beef for they have already set up branches in Kluang! Warm up your stomach with their servings of mouthwatering beefy noodles!
Tangkak Beef
Location: No. 5, Jalan Langsat, 86000 Kluang, Johor
Hours: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Contact: 013-783 8871
7. Chinese teas
Kluang has also this small stall that sells Chinese fruit drinks like, longan, melon, and mangosteen herbal tea! Come for a bowl of tea to quench your thirst!
顶呱呱中国罗汉果
Location: Jalan Dato Teoh Siew Kor, 86000 Kluang, Johor
Hours: 12:00pm – 4:00pm
8. Ice kacang
Or if you want to delight your taste buds with sweet and icy desserts, you can never go wrong at Shangrila Ais Kacang. This traditional ice shop selling ice kacang will surely make your taste buds scream in happiness!
Shangrila Ais Kacang
Location: Jalan Panggung, Kampung Masjid Lama, 86000 Kluang, Johor
Hours: 10:00am – 4:30pm
9. 豪华茶餐室
A restaurant opened in 1982, which has been in business for more than three decades, and also been tagged as the luxurious tea house in Kluang – Kluang Lim Kopitiam!
Kluang Lim Kopitiam
Location: 22-24, Jalan Ng Pi Ton, Kluang Baru, 86000 Kluang, Johor
Hours: Tue-Sun, 6:30am 6:00pm; Closed on Mondays
Contact: 07-776 7618
10. Chicken rice
Find yourself hungry in the middle in the wee hours of the night? Worry not, foodies! There’s this food stall in Kluang where you can calm your hungry stomach with a delightful chicken rice!
南马好吃好玩 Cari Makan Main
Location: 167, Jalan Paya 3/2, Kampung Paya, 86000 Kluang, Johor
Hours: 12:00am – sold out
Kluang specialty products
Your Kluang trip would not be complete without taking home the place’s specialty products, right?
1. Moon cake
Known as the “gold pillows” by the locals, these cute-looking mooncakes are for sure a good choice of food items that you can give to your loved ones back at home!
Tong Huat Confectionery
Location: 39, Jalan Hj Manap Nordin, Kluang Baru, Kluang, Johor
Hours: Mon-Sat, 9:00am – 8:00pm; Sun, 9:00am – 1:00pm
Contact: 07-773 7107
2. Kluang coffee powder
Another famous and must-bring home product in this place is, of course, Kluang coffee powder; every coffee-loving tourist will surely love it! Just a bit of information about this product, it has been attracting foreign tourists to come and sightsee in Kluang. In addition, it was also established in 1960 in Chuluan TV brand coffee since it is also Johor Sultan Ismail’s favorite!
Kluang Coffee Powder
Location: 76, Jalan Besar, 86000 Kluang, Johor
Contact: 07-773 1943
