Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque
A beautiful historic mosque with Victorian-Malay architecture, offering stunning views of the Straits of Johor.
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Plan a free trip to Johor BahruUpdated: 2026-10-18
Johor Bahru is a vibrant city in southern Malaysia, known for its duty-free shopping, exciting theme parks, and delicious street food. It's an excellent gateway for exploring Malaysian culture and family-friendly adventures.
Things to do in Johor Bahru include Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque, Legoland Malaysia, Johor Bahru Old Chinese Temple. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.
A beautiful historic mosque with Victorian-Malay architecture, offering stunning views of the Straits of Johor.
Plan Johor BahruA massive theme park with rides, shows, and a Miniland all made from Lego, perfect for families with young children.
Plan Johor BahruThe Johor Bahru Old Chinese Temple, known locally as the Old Temple, is a Chinese temple situated on Jalan Trus in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. Standing as one of the oldest structures in the city, the historic building is strikingly flanked by modern skyscrapers.
Plan Johor BahruA stunning Hindu temple entirely adorned with thousands of colorful glass pieces, offering a unique visual experience.
Plan Johor BahruDanga Bay is Johor Bahru's biggest recreational park, in the Malaysian state of Johor. Tan Sri Datuk Lim Kang Hoo developed it through Ekovest Berhad, and it sits close to Istana Bukit Serene, roughly 7 km from Johor Bahru's city center.
Plan Johor BahruA small, older zoo offering a chance to see a variety of local and international animals at an affordable price.
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Build an itinerary for Johor BahruThe Johor Bahru Chinese Heritage Museum is a museum situated in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. The museum focuses entirely on the history and journey of the Chinese community in Johor Bahru.
Plan Johor BahruTanjung Piai National Park occupies a cape in the Pontian District of Johor, Malaysia. The cape marks the southern tip of Peninsular Malaysia and so the southernmost point of mainland Eurasia.
Plan Johor BahruA popular modern mall with a wide range of shops, restaurants, and entertainment, especially convenient for visitors from the border.
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Johor Bahru (JB) is the capital city of the Malaysian state of Johor. It is the core city of Johor Bahru District, Malaysia's second-largest district by population and economy. For the city proper, Johor Bahru had a population of 858,118 in 2020, making it Malaysia's largest state capital city by population. It is located at the southern end of the Malay Peninsula, bordering the city-state of Singapore.
Plan Johor BahruAn outlet shopping center with international luxury brands at discounted prices, a must-visit for shopping enthusiasts.
Plan Johor BahruAnother modern mall connected to JB City Square, featuring international brands and dining options.
Plan Johor BahruA futuristic city project on artificial islands, featuring modern architecture and unique views (despite being a developing project).
Plan Johor BahruHere is what 3 days in Johor Bahru look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.
The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.
Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque, Legoland Malaysia, Johor Bahru Old Chinese Temple, Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple, Danga Bay, Johor Zoo and 9 more. Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque: A beautiful historic mosque with Victorian-Malay architecture, offering stunning views of the Straits of Johor.
Day 1: Sultan Ismail Library, Tanjung Kupang Memorial Park, Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple, Johor Bahru Old Chinese Temple. Day 2: Legoland Malaysia, Danga Futsal Centre, Danga Bay, Serene Square. Day 3: Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque, Mahmoodiah Royal Mausoleum.
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