City: Johor
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Things to do in Johor, Malaysia: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites
Johor (/dʒəˈhɔːr, ˌdʒoʊ-/) or Johore is a Malaysian state, located in the southern portion of Peninsular Malaysia. The state capital city of Johor is Johor Bahru. The royal city of the state is Muar and the old state capital is Johor Lama.
Restaurants in Johor
1. Goh Hong Cheng Sern Temple
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By hanscole - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
This temple is a hidden gem at the fringe of Batu Pahat district in the town of Semerah. There many Buddhist & Chinese deities, including Hindu Gods and Tibetan deities housed in this temple with spectacular works of lights, artistry and worship. Themed as the famous 18 Arahants Or 18 Lohan Temple, it’s a visit for Buddhist and Chinese devotees to pray for good health, happiness and prosperity. For non devotees, the visit brings you to a display magnificent work of art with an offering of nicely crafted, colored and lighted deity figures.
2. Thekchen Choling Malaysia
3. Herald Presbyterian Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By christianty
Is a nice place to have a sunday service if you know chinese. The way their service quite traditional and I kind like it.
4. Chong Long Gong Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By tay3111 - Melaka State, Malaysia
Famous temple ( Chong Long Gong ) with famous fish (Lucky Araipama ) in the fishing village of Segenting (石文丁) , it's located just next to the sea ,excellent spot to catching picture.
5. Johor Old Chinese Temple
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 145 reviews
Reviewed By IOMSiang
it is basically the same thing, it was once torn down by the government, the power of people keeping the building standing, for don know how long it will last, at least we did cry, go take a photo when u r in JB
6. Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque
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4.0 based on 233 reviews
Commissioned in 1900 by Sultan Abu Bakar--a much respected monarch widely referred to as the 'Father of Modern Johor'-- this grand mosque can accommodate 2,000 worshippers.
Reviewed By shanona686
A Majestic Mosque of Victorian Architecture with unique Moorish designs, an added feature. Stands proud on a hill overlooking the Straits Aglow in the sun or moon among the world's greats! Named after Abu Bakar, a great Sultan of Johor, Though an Anglophile, his actions were folklore. For his people he wanted a large Mosque, on par With any in the world, a symbolic icon, a spar! Highly recommended to see this monument that harmonizes Islam in a Victorian element. Built circa 1900 Abu Bakar's dream mosque but completed by Ibrahim as an earnest task! Dr. Shanon
7. Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 295 reviews
Reviewed By macedonboy - Glasgow, United Kingdom
The Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple is a Hindu temple and reputedly the oldest in Malaysia. From the exterior, it’s an innocuous looking South Indian style temple with a gopuram. Inside the temple looks far more elaborate as it’s completely decorated in glass and glass mosaic. The decoration looks heavily influenced by Thai Buddhist temples, except that this temple has taken the glass to the extreme of having the glasswork everywhere. Other than the eye catching glassworks, the temple is fairly typical of Hindu temples with statues of deities dotted around the temple. Surprisingly, the temple also has sculptures of figures from religions including Christianity and Buddhism. Overall, a pretty temple with eye-catching interiors. The temple is to the north of the city centre and can be a pain to get to, especially if walking. I thought it was worth it nevertheless.
8. Arulmigu Rajamariamman Devasthanam
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By Muguncjb2015 - Chennai (Madras), India
The temple is located in the midst of town area. However, the temple and surrounding looked cleanly maintained. The brightly painted temple tower/gopuram looked beautiful from outside with ornate carvings and devotional artwork. After prayer, find peaceful to spent some time inside. A must visit in Johor Bahru.
9. Putuo Village
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 22 reviews
Putuo Village is a spiritual sanctuary for every soul seeker and people fatigue with the hectic lifestyle. Over fifteen years of strenuous establishment has created an unprecedented destination of Buddhist pilgrimage in Malaysia with the characteristic combination of Buddhism, charity and leisure.
Reviewed By SoonJooK - Singapore, Singapore
Followed my tour group, WTS travel for this visit on the weekend of Sept 2019. There was not a big crowd at the temple and the environment is considered tranquil. Visitors who are using wheelchairs may be able to access the place without much difficulties, as they have mini-ramps that enable us to push elderly visitors on wheelchair. It's likely a Mahayana Tradition Buddhist temple, with the Goddess of Mercy (Guan Yin) as the main deity, and accompanied with other deities like wealth god Dzambala and a Datuk Gong (outside the main shrine). There are also prayer wheels near the entrance of the temple which visitors can spin (turn) and it is said that spinning the prayer wheels is akin to chanting the mala of Goddess of Mercy. It's quite a long drive into this temple location and it may not be accessible to people who do not have private transport. The temple itself did not have any vending machines, but there were mobile ice cream/drinks sellers on the day of our visit. The temple likely welcomes visitors, both Buddhists and non-buddhists alike. (General guidelines of admission apply. Eg: no bringing of alcohol or meat into the temple main hall for consumption). A thorough viewing of the place can take about 45 mins to 2 hours, depending on whether you wish to see everything and scrutinize in detail.
10. Nam Thien Temple
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