Johor is the Southern Gateway to Malaysia.
Located in the southern part of Peninsula Malaysia, Johor is
one of the most fascinating states to visit in Malaysia. Its rich culture and
diversity in food has something for everyone to enjoy. From famous cuisines
like Mi Bandung and Laksa Johor to Zapin or Kuda Kepang performances, or even
the mysteriously alluring Princess of Gunung Ledang (known as Mount Ophir)
visitors always look forward to come back. Johor owes its diverse in food and
culture to the visitors and traders throughout history.
In 2016, the total tourist arrivals in the state was 10
million visitors, with 7.4 million visitors from Malaysia and 2.6 million
visitors from outside Malaysia.
Legoland Malaysia Resort Theme parks and amusement parks in
the state are Austin Heights Water and Adventure Park, Danga Bay, Legoland
Malaysia Resort, Mount Lambak Water Park, Tropical Village and Wet World Batu
Pahat Water Park.
Public squares
Public squares in the state are Air Papan Square, Dato'
Jalok Square, Gemilang Square, Johor Bahru City Square, Johor Jaya Square,
Kluang Lake Square, Kota Tinggi Town Square, Labis Square, Maharini Square,
Mahkota Square, Penggaram Square, Pontian Royal Square, Segamat Square and
Serene Square. Kota
Johor Lama Museum
Museums and galleries in the state are Bugis Museum, Bukit
Kepong Emergency Gallery, Dato' Onn Gallery, Ehhe Gallery, Figure Museum,
Glulam Gallery, Johor Art Gallery, Johor Bahru Chinese Heritage Museum, Kite
Museum, KTM Museum, Kwong Siew Heritage Gallery, Kota Johor Lama Museum, Kota
Tinggi Museum, Mersing Museum, Mini Hakka Museum, Pineapple Museum, Tanjung
Balau Fishermen Museum and Tan Sri Datuk Chang Joo Chiang Museum and Art
Gallery.
Mount Ophir
Johor houses many national parks, mountains, jungles and waterfalls.
Johor currently has five national parks, with a combined area of more than 700
km² and several smaller recreational forest. Almost all recreational parks are
based around a mountain. Johor also has the third-largest mangrove forest
reserve in Peninsular Malaysia (167 km²). Notable national parks are
Endau-Rompin National Park and Tanjung Piai National Park. Notable mountains
are Mount Banang, Mount Belumut, Mount Lambak, Mount Ma'okil, Mount Ophir and
Mount Pulai. Famous waterfall in the state is Kota Tinggi Waterfalls. Zoos in
Johor are Ostrich Wonderland and Johor Zoo. Islands and beaches Notable tourist
islands in the state are Aur Island, Besar Island, Kukup Island, Pemanggil
Island, Rawa Island, Sibu Island and Tinggi Island. Major beach resort is
Desaru.
Monuments and mausoleums
Notable monuments and mausoleums in the state are Mahmoodiah
Royal Mausoleum and Sultan Mahmud Mangkat Di Julang Mausoleum.
Places of worships
Notable places of worships in the state are Arulmigu Sri
Rajakaliamman Glass Temple, Church of the Immaculate Conception, Johor Bahru
Old Chinese Temple, Kota Iskandar Mosque, Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque, Sultan
Ibrahim Jamek Mosque and Sultan Iskandar Mosque. This also includes notable
building such as Fortune Dragon.
Shopping malls
Notable shopping malls in the state are 1 Segamat, ÆON Bukit
Indah, ÆON Permas Jaya, ÆON Tebrau City, Angsana Johor Bahru Mall, Batu Pahat
Mall, Danga City Mall, Johor Bahru City Square, Johor Premium Outlets, Komtar
JBCC, Kluang Mall, KSL City, Kulai Centre Point, Mall of Medini, Perling Mall,
Plaza Kota Tinggi, Plaza Pelangi, Square One Shopping Mall, The Summit Batu
Pahat, Sutera Mall, Tasek Central, Today's Mall and U Mall.
