Johor is one of the most developed states of Malaysia. It is the major commercial center as well as a major tourist destination of Malaysia and the world. The various Johor attractions are Considered as the gateway to southern Malaysia, the city is filled with shops, restaurants, malls, historical buildings with unique architecture and age-old monuments that serve as major tourist attractions of Johor.

The various Johor attractions includes its islands, beaches, hills, national parks, forest reserves, mosques, museums and mausoleums.

One of the biggest attractions in Johor is the Gunung Ledang Hills. The mountain offers a picturesque view of the Strait of Malacca, and is filled with exotic plants and different varieties of birds. One can also find beautiful waterfalls in this mountain. The Sagil Waterfall at the base of the mountain is a major picnic spot. The Kota Tinggi Waterfall is also one of the biggest tourist attractions of Johor.

Johor also has a number of beaches. The Desaru Beach and Lido Beach are one of the most popular of Johor attractions. It is a beach resort, which also has a number of golf courses. You can also check out the various islands in Johor, like the Pulau Aur, Pulau Sibu, Pulau Tinggi, Pulau Besar, Pulau Pemanggil and many others. All these islands are good places to go for diving and one can also get to see different kinds of marine life over here. Some of the major attractions of these islands include Rayner's Rock in Pulau Dayang and the Pinnacles Reef in Pulau Pinang.

You can also check out the various towns of Johor. Take a trip to the small fishing village of Kukup, a small fishing village and Muar, a quaint little riverside town. These places have fantastic restaurants and are a good place to see the natural beauty of Johor.

There are a large number of monuments and museums also in Johor. You can pay a visit to the Royal Abu Bakar Museum, Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque, the Royal Mausoleum, Bugis Museum and Little India when on a vacation to Johor.

Besides these, other Johor attractions include the Endau Rompin National Park, the War Memorial and the Johor Zoo.

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