Johor Bahru walking tour & city guide

Heritage

Jalan Tan Hiok Nee is a heritage street of cafés and shophouses. The Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque overlooks the strait, and the Johor Bahru Old Chinese Temple is one of the oldest in the country.

Attractions

Legoland Malaysia and other theme parks are in the Iskandar area. Many Singaporeans cross the causeway for food and shopping.

A day in Johor Bahru

Visit the Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque, which mixes Victorian and Moorish styles, and walk through the heritage streets around Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, full of cafés.

Families come for Legoland Malaysia and the theme parks in Iskandar Puteri.

Good to know

Johor Bahru is connected to Singapore by a causeway, and many people cross daily. Weekends can be busy at the border.

Prices are much lower than in Singapore, making it popular for shopping and food.

Why it is worth a visit

Johor Bahru, often called JB, is Malaysia's second-largest city and the capital of the state of Johor. Its old town has been revitalized, and streets like Jalan Dhoby and Jalan Tan Hiok Nee are lined with restored shophouses, art cafés and traditional coffee shops. The Old Chinese Temple, one of the oldest buildings in the city, unites five Chinese communities under one roof.

The Istana Besar, the sultan's palace, overlooks the Straits of Johor from beautiful gardens. In the evening, the food courts and night markets are packed with locals enjoying laksa Johor, mee rebus and seafood. Many travelers combine a visit with Singapore, just across the strait.