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Located at the tip of Malaysian Peninsula, Johor is known as the southern getaway. Johor, established by Sultan Abu Bakar in 1855 AD, is the capital city of Johor Darul Takzim. On Tours to Johor, look out for several manmade heritage, palatable local fare, vibrant culture and tremendous recreational actions.
The prime locations to visit On Tours to Johor are:
Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque
On Tours to Johor, one must visit the Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque is a well known landmark of Johor and named after the founder of the city. Among the most beautiful mosques of Malaysia, Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque was completed after a few year after the death of the Sultan. Completed in 1900 AD, the mosque took 8 years to complete and can accommodate 2000 people at one time. |
The Grand Palace and Royal Abu Bakar Museum
Check out the Grand Palace and Royal Abu Bakar Museum on Tours to Johor. Patronized by Sultan Abu Bakar, the Grand Palace was started in 1864 AD with foundation being laid by the Sultan. Among some of the oldest buildings of Johor, the palace reflects Anglo-Malaya style in its architecture. Now days, the Grand Palace houses Royal Abu Bakar Museum where one can have a look at the assets of the royal collection.
Royal Mausoleum
The Royal Mausoleum, positioned near the Jalan Mahmoodiah, is the last resting place for the Royalty of Johor.
Johor Art Gallery
Visit the Johor Art Gallery on Tours to Johor. The Johor Art gallery, founded in 1910 AD, is the treasure-trove of all the historical antiquities and discovered cultural artifacts used traditionally by the Malays. Mainly from the state of Johor, the exhibits include ceramic objects, currency, calligraphy, fabric, manuscripts, weapons and other objects of fine arts.
Dataran Bandaraya
Dataran Bandaraya or the City Square, inaugurated by the Sultan of Johor in 31st December 1993, is the most popular venue for parades and stage shows. There is large stage, minarets, fountain and the biggest clock tower and the tallest flagstaff in the region. A huge video screen has also been installed to enable the visitors to view the live transmissions.
Mount Ophic
Mount Ophic is known for its mythical beauty and attraction because of some of the most charming waterfalls and trails up to the top. With modern facilities for tourists, Mount Ophic sees many hikers and nature and bird lovers every year.
Islands
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On Tours to Johor, one must visit the islands, namely, Pulau Tengah, Pulau Tinggi, Pulau Pemanggil, Pulau Rawa, Pulau Besar, Pulau Sibu and Pulau Aur. On this uninhabited islands, one can admire the natural beauty, relax on the sandy beaches, look for coral reefs and search for exotic marine life. There are lot of opportunities for adventurous activities like scuba diving, snorkeling, parasailing and jungle trekking.
Forest Parks
On Tours to Johor, there several forest parks to visit. There are several forest parks in Johor for the tourists to relish the absolute beauty of the nature. The Endau Rompin National Park is the largest of all the parks rich in tropical flora and fauna. Other forest parks in Johor are Gunung Pulai Recreational Forest, Gunung Ledang Recreational Forest, Gunung Arong Recreational Forest, Gunung Lambak Recreational Forest, Gunung Belumut Recreational Forest and Gunung Panti Recreational Forest. |
Desaru
At a distance of 8 km is the most popular beach of Johor, Desaru. One can get a lot of opportunities for boating, canoeing, fishing, golfing, jungle trekking, snorkeling and swimming.
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