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| Built in 1940 and located on Bukit Timbalan (Deputy Hill), this building houses the state secretariat, as well as other departments of the state government. Despite the appearances of other high-rise buildings in recent years, JB's skyline is still dominated by it. The Sarascenic character and the mosaic detail, particularly of the Grand Hall, makes this one of the most interesting buildings in Johor. |
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| The Istana Besar (Grand Palace) was built by Sultan Abu Bakar in 1866. Sprawled over 53.8 hectares of fine, manicured lawns, the Palace itself depicts the neoclassical architecture of a past era. Today, it houses the many artifacts of the Johor Royal family, most of which were collected by the globe trotting Sultan Abu Bakar and his son, Sultan Ibrahim, on their many tours abroad. Its compound is beautifully landscaped with lush green lawns and gardens with flowers of every imaginable color. Nearby is a landscaped Japanese garden and a replica of a Japanese teahouse that was presented by the Crown Prince of Japan to the Sultan of Johor in 1936. |
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| Built in 1900 with a blend of the traditional Islamic and Italian style architecture is the Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque. Set atop a hill and unveiling a breathtaking view of the Straits of Johor, this mosque is considered one of the finest in the country. Taking 8 years to complete at a staggering cost (at that time) of RM400,000, it can accommodate 2,000 worshippers. |
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| While many of JB's attractions have links to the state's early history, this is a new attraction that was built to commemorate the proclamation of JB as a city on 1 January 1994. It comprises of a clock tower that faces a series of fountains. Its raised structure and open lawns have proven to be a popular venue for outdoor performances and events. |
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| Located in Johor Lama, once the royal seat of the Johor Empire, the historical significance of the fort cannot be denied. Visitors can reach the fortress via sea or road. |
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| The kite museum at Bukit Layang-Layang in Pasir Gudang was officially opened by the Sultan of Johor in 2002. The RM4.5 million museum has an array of modern and traditional kites of various shapes, colors and designs. Opening hours are from 8am to 4.30pm during the fasting month. The entrance fee is RM2 per adult and RM1 each for children between the ages of seven and 12 years. |
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| Situated at 52km Jalan Pontian, along the Johor Bahru-Pontian-Kukup "tourist route", visitors can find a collection of artefacts, exhibits and publications pertaining to the pineapple industry in Malaysia. It was officially opened in May 2002. Opening hours are from 8am to 4.30pm daily. Admission is free for schoolchildren. Adults pay RM2. |
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| Located about 17km from Mersing town along the Mersing-Endau trunk road, Gunung Arong Recreational Forest is a popular campsite. Facilities include a children's playground, toilets and surau. A forestry museum is also in the vicinity. |
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The pristine park has rock formation dating over 248 million years old. Flora and fauna abound in this virgin tropical rainforest which straddles the Pahang-Johor border. The 91,462ha park - 48,795ha of which is in northern Johor and the rest in Pahang - is dotted with waterfalls. It streams and rivers also remain untouched by pollution. Visitors will be awed by the breathtaking Buaya Sangkut waterfall, as the 40m -wide fall gushes 4.5 million litres of water a minute from a drop of 120m. |
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