Johor - Johor Bahru

Malaysian Travel Guide - Johor Bahru

Today , we visit Johor. There is no need for an introduction for this particular state as i have already said a little bit about it in my previous post (dated : 04/02/2011).So lets start our journey from the southernmost city of Johor (located near Singapore) which is non other than Johor Bahru ( the capital city of Johor ).With the aid of a map(thanks to google),we will be able to explore Johor better.




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Malaysian Travel Guide - Ways to Get to Johor Bahru

By Air : Senai International Airport (knowns as Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Sultan Ismail in Malay) is located about 28km northwest of Johor Bahru and having scheduled domestic services for passengers to both East and West Malaysia by Malaysia Airlines, Air Asia and Firefly although it is called "international".The "international" is used because it offers cargo services to foreign destinations. (http://www.senaiairport.com/)


By road FROM SINGAPORE : There are basically 2 land links which are The Causeway linking Malaysia & Singapore and the Second Link, has been built between western Singapore and Malaysia.

By road FROM OTHER PARTS OF MALAYSIA : You can easily get there using the North South Expressway (the toll highway which runs the length of Peninsular Malaysia). Those accessing the city can exit at Skudai, Kempas, Jalan Pasir Gudang or Johor Bahru exits. Another way is by using the Federal Route One (the main trunk roads which runs the length of Peninsular Malaysia's West Coast states).Federal Route Three or the East Coast Road also links JB with the East Coast towns of Kuantan, Kuala Terengganu and Kota Bharu via Kota Tinggi and Mersing. The West Coast's coastal road can be accessed from Pontian.


By train : MRT trains are available from any MRT stations in Singapore to Marsiling MRT station (North-South line) which is the nearest MRT station (about 1.5km or 15 min walk) to the Woodlands Checkpoint.

By Sea : A ferry link provides a new way to travel between Singapore and Malaysia. It operates daily between Changi Point near the Singapore International Airport and Tanjung Belungkor in Johor.

So that is pretty much it on how one can get there.You can always google the transportation services provided to known exact details on departure time , etc .

Malaysian Travel Guide - Things to do (Shopping/Food)

Upon arriving at Johor Bahru, there are tons of things one can do.Lets start with something fun . Shopping!! . There are alot of shopping malls located in Johor Bahru where you can shop till you drop. The variety of goods and the large numbers of shopping malls available makes Johor Bahru a shopping haven.Apart from that , the prices are very reasonable and can be discounted even more. You will be amazed if you happen to step into a shopping mall as it will be packed sometimes even barely being able to find a decent parking in the parking lots and barely being able to walk freely in the shopping malls .


As for the food in Johor Bahru, PLEASE DON'T GET ME STARTED! (and i won't as that is something you should try on your own,though i will include my favorites).Being a multicultural country , Malaysia has some of the best food choices around the world at extremely reasonable prices.There are a lot of travelers who travel all the way to Malaysia with the soul purpose of tasting local cuisines and dishes. My favorites includes  Mee Bandung,Nasi Briyani Gam,Asam Pedas Lada Hitam,Laksa Johor,Nasi Ambeng, Otak-otak and countless others(my list goes on and on but this is some of the popular dishes in which Johor is famous for).








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