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Top 10 Things To Do In Johor Bahru For The Best Trip

by Sonia Louis

Things To Do In Johor Bahru

Johor Bahru is undoubtedly one of the popular places to visit in Malaysia as it’s filled with many fun things to do from theme parks to visiting instaworthy places and trying their famous biscuits! Just 3 and a half hours drive from Kuala Lumpur, this would be the perfect road trip with family and friends. If you’re planning a trip to Johor Bahru this weekend with your loved ones and not sure what to do, fret not, we’ve got you covered with the top 10 things to do in Johor Bahru! 

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Things To Do In Johor Bahru

1. Visit Legoland

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One of the top things to do in Johor Bahru is to visit Legoland, a family fun-filled adventure with 8 different themes and over 40 fun attractions, suitable for families, kids and all ages. There’s also a water park with over 20 slides and water games at the Legoland Water Park! Other than that, for those who love the underwater world, you can experience the sea life at Legoland where they have more than 13 000 sea creatures to see. Perhaps indulge in an underwater dining experience here with your loved one! 

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2. Go On A Shopping Spree at Johor Premium Outlets

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Calling all shopaholics! Johor Premium Outlets or JPO is where you can shop till you drop at fancy, well-known designer brands like Jimmy Choo, Prada, Versace, Coach and more! The best part is they have sale up to 65% off everyday! Now, who’s ready to splurge at JPO? 

3. Explore Danga Bay

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Situated not far from the city of Johor Bahru, Danga Bay is the biggest recreational park in Johor Bahru with activities suitable for all age groups. This place is one of Johor Bahru attractions as there are many interesting activities from entertainment to fine dining restaurants. If you’re planning something more romantic for your loved one, you can do on a Danga Bay Cruise where you can enjoy a buffet spread onboard!

4. Take Some Instaworthy Pictures At Eco Spring Labs

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Make a trip to Eco Spring Labs, a new retail concept park in Johor Bahru where you can explore beautiful cafes like Morihana Pastry and Soil Cafe or go shopping in their aesthetic shophouses. Apart from that, there are also instaworthy spots around the space for you to take some pictures! 

5. Watch Fireflies At Kota Tinggi Firefly Park

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Less than an hour drive from Johor Bahru, we can’t help but add this to Johor Bahru attractions. Take a scenic river cruise tour at Kota Tinggi and be surrounded by thousands of luminous fireflies at night. These magical creatures will definitely make your trip worthwhile especially for nature lovers! 

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6. Try Some Biscuits From Hiap Joo Bakery & Biscuit Factory

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Craving for some amazing bakery goods? You must pay a visit to Hiap Joo Bakery & Biscuit Factory located in the heart of Johor Bahru old town. This 100 year old bakery is famous for their signature wood-fired oven baked banana cakes! Be sure to arrive early to get your hands on their delicious banana cakes as their sell out quickly! Yes, it’s that good! 

7. Enjoy Panoramic Views Of Johor From SkyScape, Menara Jland

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If you love skyline views, you might want to check out this place called Skyscape at Menara Jland located Johor Bahru city, one of the top things to do in Johor Bahru. Apart from enjoying the panoramic views of Johor from Skyscapes glass-floored Sky Bridge, there’s also a variety of fun activities to do including Virtual Reality (VR) games, floor interactive games, walking through an LED tunnel and more!

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8. Visit And Explore Putuo Village 

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There’s another instaworthy spot in Kulai, Johor just 40 minutes from Johor Bahru. Putuo Village is a serene and scenic colourdul rainbow village located in a lush bamboo forest which also has a rainbow walk, hanging nests,rainbow backdrops and many other spot for the ’gram’. Situated at the further side of Putuo Village is a Buddhist temple surrounded by the forest bamboo, a perfect place for anyone seeking for peace and serenity.

9. Rent A Bike And Take A Stroll Along Puteri Harbour

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If you’re looking for a place where you can rest and relax, Puteri Harbour is one of the places to be. It features beautiful harbour views with restaurants, bars as well as a shopping mall with retails stores. Now that Puteri Harbour has BikeShare, it would be really nice to rent a bike and explore the place!

10.  Relax At Desaru Beach

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Up for some sand, sun and sea? Just an hour drive from Johor Bahru, Desaru Beach is one of Johor Bahru attractions. There are many sea-front resorts to stay in Desaru for the weekend with stunning beach views! Just the perfect getaway with your loved ones to have some fun in the sun. However, do note that the best time to visit Desaru Beach is between April and October. 

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