Explore Johor Bahru A central hotel location for easy access to the city

A 20-minute drive from St. Giles Southkey, this magnificent mosque blends Victorian, Moorish and Malay architectural influences in a spectacular hilltop setting. Its four minarets and central dome create an imposing silhouette visible from across the city. Visitors will appreciate this cultural landmark that accommodates up to 2,000 worshippers while offering panoramic views of the Straits of Johor.

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Decorated with stained-glass mirrors, this Hindu temple has a popular shrine to Lord Shiva and stands as the first glass temple in Malaysia. This dazzling sacred site features walls, pillars, and ceilings adorned with thousands of colourful glass pieces. Visitors will be mesmerised by this unique attraction that blends spiritual significance with artistic innovation.

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Stroll along the beach, browse the mall and enjoy family fun at the theme park in this multi-faceted waterfront development. Danga Bay combines retail, dining, and leisure facilities along a scenic coastline.

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This vibrant gallery is housed within the Sultan Abu Bakar art complex and showcases the rich artistic heritage of Johor state. The gallery displays traditional and contemporary artworks by local and national artists.

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Discover the rich cultural heritage of the region’s Chinese community at this intimate museum. The gallery preserves artifacts, photographs, and documents that tell the story of Chinese immigration and settlement in Johor. Visitors will gain valuable insights into the significant contributions of the Chinese diaspora to the region’s development.

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Built in 1870, this ornately decorated red temple is one of the city’s oldest structures and represents unity among seven Chinese dialect groups. This historic place of worship features intricate carvings, traditional architecture, and vibrant decorations.

Eat your way along Johor Bahru’s Heritage Food Trail, enjoying Peranakan and Malay cuisine in this historic district. Named after a prominent 19th-century Chinese businessman, this preserved street features shop houses with distinctive architecture housing cafés, restaurants, and boutiques.

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Go café-hopping in Mount Austin, one of the city’s trendiest neighbourhoods featuring an array of stylish eateries. This popular district offers everything from artisanal coffee shops and bakeries to specialty restaurants and dessert cafés.

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Expect to queue for the main attraction—fish-head curry—at this low-key hawker legend beloved by locals and visitors alike. This unpretentious eatery has earned fame for its perfectly balanced curry with fresh fish heads, vegetables, and traditional accompaniments.

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This iconic heritage Hainanese coffee shop serves the best chicken chop in town according to both locals and international visitors. IT Roo Café has perfected its signature dish over decades, delivering crispy yet tender chicken with rich gravy and fresh sides.

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Browse the food stalls on this 300m-long street, enjoying fried oysters, chicken wings and more from diverse vendors. This vibrant food street comes alive in the evening with hawkers serving Malaysian specialties at reasonable prices.

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Browse hundreds of shops, catch a movie at the cinema and eat and drink at PopCorn Food Hall in this comprehensive retail complex. Connected to St. Giles Southkey, this modern mall offers international and local brands, entertainment options, and diverse dining venues under one roof.

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This mall offers retail, dining, and service outlets across multiple levels with convenient pedestrian access to the JB Sentral transport hub.

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KSL City combines a shopping mall, hotel, and condominium complex offering fashion outlets, electronics stores, supermarket, and diverse dining options.

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This popular mall is spacious, well located and bursting with boutiques and dining options to suit various preferences. Plaza Pelangi offers a comprehensive shopping experience with fashion outlets, lifestyle shops, and food vendors in a comfortable indoor environment.

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