Johor state government will make this state to be an attractive tourist destination in year 2016. Various efforts has been done by the state government and private sector in promotions. These efforts are expected to be able to attract more tourists to stay longer in various destinations of Johor.
To accomplish this
goal, we also play a role in the campaign to visit Johor in 2016. With our
small contribution in this campaign, we hope that this campaign
is successful in achieving its
objectives.
We have listed some
attractive destination for tourists
visiting the state
of Johor. Our efforts to
highlight information of tourist
destinations will continue to
facilitate travel planning.
Welcome to this wonderful state of Johor. Sure you will fall in love with
the beauty state of Johor.
The Beautiful State of Johor
Johor is the southernmost state of Peninsular Malaysia. It has along
coastline flanking the Straits of Malacca on its western seaboard and the South
China Sea on the east. Its capital city, Johor Bahru is the main administrative
centre for the state government and a bustling commercial hub.
Johor in
Malaysia is a land of numerous tourist attractions. Johor boasts many beautiful
unspoiled islands, mystic jungle parks, lovely white sandy beaches with crystal
clear water, magnificent historical sites and other fascinating places to
visit.
Tourism Destinations
Visit Johor today and you will be amazed.
1. Gunung Ledang National Park
Gunung
Ledang National Park lies just inside Johor’s boarder with Melaka state, about
30 kilometer from the town of Muar. Located in the district of Ledang, Johor,
it has been gazette as Johor National Park on 3rd October 2005. An
area covers of 8,611 hectares, Gunung Ledang is the highest mountain in Johor
with 1,276 meters.
Visitors are advised to call in advance to book a guide
and check which trails are open. Gunung
Ledang Resort: +606-977 2888, or Johor Parks Corporation: +607-266 1301
2. Endau Rompin National Park
Endau Rompin
covering an estimated area of 870 square kilometers, stands between the boundry
of Johor and Pahang, remains one of the least disturbed and finest examples of
lowland tropical rainforest in Malaysia. Endau Rompin is the newest found
jungle retreat in the country. Itself being more than 100 million years old
where the exotic flora and fauna found nowhere else in the world.
Endau Rompin
covering an estimated area of 870 square kilometers, stands between the boundry
of Johor and Pahang, remains one of the least disturbed and finest examples of
lowland tropical rainforest in Malaysia. Endau Rompin is the newest found
jungle retreat in the country. Itself being more than 100 million years old
where the exotic flora and fauna found nowhere else in the world.
The
Endau Rompin National Park offers various kinds of activities to enjoy such as
camping, jungle trekking, bird watching boating and fishing. This park will
also allow its visitors the opportunity to get back to nature and experience
the mysterious secrets of its wilderness.
Visitors can make enquiry for leisure and adventure package rates by call this Hotline number +6012-369 5862
3. Air Hitam Pottery and Porcelain Craft
Ayer Hitam is a small town famous for producing and
selling various types of ceramic, crockery and porcelain craft such as flower
vases, bunga telur, photo frames, jars and other home decorative items.
Just a
few minutes from the exit of the North South Highway, there are shops selling
ceramic items on both sides of the main road. There are also several
traditional coffee shops offering light snacks and refreshments.
4. Kukup Famous Seafood Restaurant
Kukup is a small town located by the Straits of Malacca in Johor. This town is well known for its good seafood, houses built on water, and kelong. The seafood is rather ordinary as in any seafood restaurants elswhere. Seafood available includes prawns, fish, mussels, crab, sotongs, and vegetables.
The restaurant allow you to view of sea breeze, and jetty while eating with enjoyable experience.
5. Rawa Island
Rawa Island an idyllic tropical
island for guests to unwind from the stress and strain of modern life. Feel the
grains of white, sun-baked sand between your toes as you stroll along the
beach. Take a dip in the warm waters of the South China Sea. Enjoy the green
scenery. Snorkel along the natural coral reef just metres from the shore. Rawa
Island is accessible by a twenty-minute boat ride from Mersing, Johor.
Experience the island's natural beauty and our Malaysian hospitality.
Rawa Island Resort offer a wide
variety of accommodation and transportation to and from Mersing. For service
reservation please call: +607-799 1204.
It is located
on the east side of Mersing, Johor. Aur Island is actually a part
of an island that is made up with itself and four others. They are Pulau Dayang, Pulau Pinang, Pulau Lang and finally
Pulau Pemanggil. They are all part of the Johor
Marine Park. Although it is small in size, it has multiple spots to
choose from for scuba diving and snorkeling. From Mersing, there will be a boat
waiting at the jetty to bring you to the island. From there, it will be another
4-5 hours to reach Aur Island.
Kota Tinggi
is the largest district in Johor. The waterfalls here are very popular with
visitors to the state. Cool pools, spectacular cascades, handicraft stalls and
holiday chalets beckon visitors to this attraction.
Located 15km north of Kota Tinggi Town, the waterfalls stand majestic at 34km high and drop into a deep pool. Chalets, campsites and rest areas are provided for short or extended stays. Chinese and Western restaurants as well as food stalls are also available.
Desaru located on the eastern tip of the peninsula has clean
sandy white beaches and is popular with tourists as well as locals. The
numerous resorts and hotels here cater to the budget traveler as well as
families seeking fun in the sun. Among some of the many activities include
golfing, horseback riding, tennis, canoeing, swimming, boating, fishing,
snorkeling, jungle trekking and other sea sports.
6. Aur Island
It is located
on the east side of Mersing, Johor. Aur Island is actually a part
of an island that is made up with itself and four others. They are Pulau Dayang, Pulau Pinang, Pulau Lang and finally
Pulau Pemanggil. They are all part of the Johor
Marine Park. Although it is small in size, it has multiple spots to
choose from for scuba diving and snorkeling. From Mersing, there will be a boat
waiting at the jetty to bring you to the island. From there, it will be another
4-5 hours to reach Aur Island.
For accommodation and
transportation arrangement, you can contact Aur Samudera Holidays at :
+607-799 4217.
7. Kota Tinggi Waterfalls
Kota Tinggi
is the largest district in Johor. The waterfalls here are very popular with
visitors to the state. Cool pools, spectacular cascades, handicraft stalls and
holiday chalets beckon visitors to this attraction. Located 15km north of Kota Tinggi Town, the waterfalls stand majestic at 34km high and drop into a deep pool. Chalets, campsites and rest areas are provided for short or extended stays. Chinese and Western restaurants as well as food stalls are also available.
8. Desaru
Desaru located on the eastern tip of the peninsula has clean
sandy white beaches and is popular with tourists as well as locals. The
numerous resorts and hotels here cater to the budget traveler as well as
families seeking fun in the sun. Among some of the many activities include
golfing, horseback riding, tennis, canoeing, swimming, boating, fishing,
snorkeling, jungle trekking and other sea sports.
To make your visit more
memorable, visit Tanjung Pengelih to see the relics of World War Two and the
historical relic of the Malay Johor Riau Empire at Johor Lama.
For accommodation, you can contact Desaru Perdana Beach Resort at +607-822 2222.
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