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Things to see in Johor Bahru (Malaysia): 43 places and when to go

Johor Bahru is a city in Malaysia with around 875,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 43 places in and around it, mainly Nature (16), Mountains (15), With kids (9). The best known are Legoland Malaysia Resort, Mount Pulai and Sultan Iskandar Mosque. The best time to come is February to April and June to August; also possible: January, May and September to October. There are about 12 h 05 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Malaysia · 1.482, 103.7281
Population
About 875,000
Places
43 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Nature (16) · Mountains (15) · With kids (9) · Temples (7) · Museums and art (7) · Wildlife (2)
Best time
February to April and June to August.
Also possible
January, May and September to October.
Nearest airport
KUL Sepang, 265 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Mount Pulai, at 654 m.

What to see in Johor Bahru

The places in and around Johor Bahru, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 19, by what you come to do:

When to go to Johor Bahru

The best time to visit Johor Bahru is February to April and June to August; also possible: January, May and September to October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanPossible11:55
  2. FebBest time11:57
  3. MarBest time11:59
  4. AprBest time12:02
  5. MayPossible12:04
  6. JunBest time12:05
  7. JulBest time12:05
  8. AugBest time12:03
  9. SepPossible12:00
  10. OctPossible11:58
  11. NovBetter not11:56
  12. 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. In February, 43 of the 43 places are at their best.

When to go to Malaysia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Johor Bahru

The nearest main airport is Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL, Sepang), 265 km as the crow flies. How to get around Malaysia (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Other towns nearby

And all of Malaysia, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Johor Bahru?

The best known: Legoland Malaysia Resort, Mount Pulai, Sultan Iskandar Mosque, Bandar Baru UDA Jamek Mosque, Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple. In all, 43 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Johor Bahru?

February to April and June to August; also possible: January, May and September to October. 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 Johor Bahru?

The nearest main airport is Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), 265 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Johor Bahru as the destination and these 43 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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