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Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Top places to visit in Johor Bahru

6 places worth your time in Johor Bahru, with what each is actually like and when to go.

Last updated 2026-08-09

1. Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque

Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque
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A Victorian-influenced mosque from 1900 on a rise above the strait, with room for 2,000.

2. Johor Bahru Old Chinese Temple

Johor Bahru Old Chinese Temple
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A 19th-century temple shared by five Chinese dialect groups — unusual, and the reason the city's Chingay parade exists.

3. Legoland Malaysia

Legoland Malaysia
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The first Legoland in Asia, with a water park and aquarium, and the main family draw.

4. Danga Bay

Danga Bay
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A waterfront strip of restaurants and night market stalls facing Singapore.

5. Desaru Coast

Desaru Coast
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Beaches and resorts about ninety minutes east, on the South China Sea rather than the strait.

6. Kukup fishing village

Kukup fishing village
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A stilt village over the water in the south-west, known for seafood and mangrove tours.

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