Place to visit
Istana Besar, Malaysia: what it is and when to go
Istana Besar is a palace in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is February to April and June to August. There are about 12 h 05 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Malaysia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Palace in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia · Museums and art
- Where
- Malaysia · 80000, Johor Bahru
- Best time
- February to April and June to August.
- Nearest airport
- KUL Sepang, 269 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 1.45504, 103.75644
What it is and where
Istana Besar is a palace in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Malaysia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Johor Bahru, where this site lists 43 more places to see, 4.4 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 1.45504, 103.75644; the nearest main airport is Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL, Sepang), 269 km as the crow flies. How to get around Malaysia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Museums and art places in Malaysia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Istana Besar is February to April and June to August.
- JanPossible11:55
- FebBest time11:57
- MarBest time11:59
- AprBest time12:02
- MayPossible12:04
- JunBest time12:05
- JulBest time12:05
- AugBest time12:03
- SepPossible12:00
- OctPossible11:58
- NovBetter not11:56
- DecBetter not11:55
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 05 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Malaysia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Malaysia
To enter Malaysia there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport with six months' validity”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Malaysia checklist. Currency: Malaysian ringgit (MYR); plugs: Type G · 240 V · 50 Hz (British three-pin adapter); emergencies: 999 for everything · 112 from a mobile.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Johor ZooZoo in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia496 m
- Johor Bahru Chinese Heritage MuseumMuseum in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia769 m
- Johor Bahru Old Chinese TempleChinese temple in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia961 m
- Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass TempleHindu temple in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia1.5 km
- Figure MuseumMuseum in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia2.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Malaysia guide.
More in Malaysia: Museums and art
- National Museum: museum in Kuala Lumpur
- Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia: art museum in Kuala Lumpur
- Sarawak State Museum: ethnology museum in Sarawak, Malaysia
- Bujang Valley: archaeological site in Malaysia
- National Planetarium: planetarium in Kuala Lumpur
- Kuching Cat Museum: art museum in Sarawak, Malaysia
Every Malaysia place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Istana Besar?
It is a palace in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Malaysia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Istana Besar?
February to April and June to August. There are about 12 h 05 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Istana Besar?
The nearest main airport is Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), 269 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Malaysia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Malaysia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Johor Zoo, Johor Bahru Chinese Heritage Museum, Johor Bahru Old Chinese Temple. The rest is in the Malaysia guide.
Keep reading
- Johor Bahru43 places to see in and around Johor Bahru, Malaysia: Legoland Malaysia Resort, Mount Pulai, Sultan Iskandar Mosque. Best time: February to April and June to August.
- Museums and art120 places for museums and art in Malaysia, from National Museum to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: February to April and June to August. Each with its own season
- MalaysiaBefore travelling to Malaysia: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism stays of up to 90 days, but you do have to complete the…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Istana Besar on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.