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110 PLACES OF SPECIAL INTEREST LISTING
JOHOR
JOHOR TOURISM INFORMATION CENTRE (JOTIC)
Johor Bahru
T (07) 223 4935/ 224 9960 Open: Sun-Wed, 8am~5pm Thu, 8am~4pm
Closed: Fri, Sat &
Public Holidays
ARULMIGU SRI RAJA KALIAMMAN GLASS TEMPLE
Johor Bahru
Unique Hindu temple decorated with glass mosaics to create a stunning visual effect. T (07) 224 5152
Open: Daily, 7am~10pm
AYER HITAM
Batu Pahat District
This bustling town, nicknamed Bandar Seramik
is the perfect place to
shop for pottery, porcelain, earthenware and stoneware.
BAZAAR KARAT
Johor Bahru
A bustling night market offering pre-loved goods, as well as talented
street musicians.
Open: Mon-Fri, 6pm~12am Sat & Sun, 6pm~2am
FORTUNE DRAGON
Yong Peng
This 115-metre-long
statue, opened in 2016, is the world's largest and longest dragon tunnel.
It features 42 Chinese paintings portraying the teachings of the Buddha. T (07) 467 9800
Open: Daily, 8.30am~9pm
JARO HANDICRAFT CENTRE
Johor Bahru JARO (Johor Area
Rehabilitation Organization) operates sheltered workshops for disabled artisans who have overcome their difficulties to create high quality handicrafts.
T (07) 224 5632
Open: Sun-Thu, 9am~5pm
KOMPLEKS KRAF JOHOR
Johor Bahru
One-stop centre showcasing Johor’s rich art and craft traditions, with hands-on craft workshops, musical performances
and guided tours.
T (07) 235 0433
Open: Daily, 9am~6pm Closed: Hari Raya
Aidilfitri & Aidiladha
PETROSAINS PLAYSMART JOHOR BAHRU
Johor Bahru
Petrosains PlaySmart Science Centres extend the Petrosains experience (see page 90) to communities outside the Klang Valley.
They feature interactive exhibits and engaging science-based activities as well as live science demonstrations similar to those organised at the main centre in KLCC albeit on a smaller scale. T (07) 207 0157
Open: Sun-Thu, 10am~2pm Closed: Fri & Public Holidays
SKYSCAPE JOHOR BAHRU
Johor Bahru City Centre 149-metre high skybridge offering panoramic
views of Johor and Singapore. Adjacent Aerial Entertainment Space features family activities and VR games. T (07) 288 1747
Open: Daily, 9.30am~8pm
SULTAN ABU BAKAR MOSQUE
Johor Bahru
The splendid late 19th Century state mosque, a fusion of Victorian and
Moorish styles, is named for the late Sultan Sir Abu Bakar Ibni Daing Ibrahim, the “Father
of Modern Johor”.
TAN HIOK NEE HERITAGE STREET
Johor Bahru
This heritage street of 19th Century shophouses, enlivened by striking
The 115-metre Fortune Dragon at Yong Peng is the world’s largest and longest Dragon statue. Its role is to disseminate the teachings of the Buddha.