Location: Johor Bahru
Top Things to do in Johor Bahru
Top Restaurants in Johor Bahru
Top 10 Free Things to do in Johor Bahru, Johor
Johor Bahru is the second-largest city in Malaysia and, with the opening of two major amusement parks in 2012, it is poised to become a major tourist destination. TripAdvisor travelers also recommend visiting the Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple, a unique Hindu temple decorated with brilliant glass mosaics.
Restaurants in Johor Bahru
1. Johor Bahru City Square
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,226 reviews
Strategically located in the heart of the city and only a stone's throw from the customs and immigration checkpoint, Johor Bahru City Square stands out as a central landmark in JB. With its more than 200 retailers, it offers a host of fashion, entertainment and restaurants. All catered to wow the senses and satisfy the needs. Rush in when the doors open at 10am for breakfast, then head out and start your shopping adventure of clothes, shoes, bags, trinklets, toiletries, electronic toys. Everything the heart desires. Unique to Johor Bahru City Square is the Inner City, an eclectic mix of smallish fashion and accessory shops plus restaurants housed in a tight, quaint setting. Always a firm favorite of the "NOW" generation. After many hours of shopping, rest the feet in one of the numerous restaurants and cafes or indulge in a soothing foot massage, then go on to treat the rest of the body at a salon.
Reviewed By qqways
..with good food, relaxing massage and shopping for sure your day will complete with all the variety of shops within this shopping mall.. it is also beside with another big shopping mall-KomtarJBCC.
2. 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
3. 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
4. Pasar Malam
5. Pulai Waterfall
6. 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.
7. Mydin Mall
8. Komtar JBCC
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 163 reviews
Reviewed By jovvilim - Singapore, Singapore
This salon provides excellent services and uses Aveda Plant-based products and provides muslimah room and services. The staff there are very friendly and helpful. I would love to recommend this salon to anyone who is looking for a place to get their hair done.
9. Arulmigu Rajamariamman Devasthanam
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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.
10. Puteri Harbour
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4.0 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By MamaSnapSnap - Darwin, Australia
We visited Thomas Land / Hello Kitty world at Puteri Harbour by WTS Travel from Singapore. It had a few shops/restaurants around. (If your a super hero fan, there’s a DC themed cafe there that serve dinner and snacks in a plastic Batman case!!! AND we had 6 drinks, 6 large meals and it cost us $40 Malaysia dollars) Hello kitty “land” was disappointing. It was small, few little theme/sing songs, one working ride but for the nostalgia, it was worth it. Thomas land on the top floor was awesome. Good rides for the kids, make sure you don’t go on school holidays as it does get busy. The middle floor is bob the builder, Pingu, Angelina ballerina. The Thomas show is a must because the performers look like they need a bottle of wine to get through the rest of the day and the mechanical Thomas was hilarious as it needs updating! We had to spend 6 hours here due to coach times but if you drove yourself, maybe 2/3 hours top.
