Johor - Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque

On top of a hill in downtown Johor Bahru, overlooking the Straits of Johor and neighbouring Singapore, stands the magnificent Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque, one of the most beautiful old mosques in Malaysia.

The construction of the mosque marked the start of the Johor's modernisation process in 1892, which was commissioned by the "Father of Modern Johor", Sultan Abu Bakar. It took eight years to build and was completed in 1900. The mosque can accommodate 2000 worshippers

The mosque is a mix of architectural styles, but principally Victorian! It is said that the minarets look like British watch towers.

Johor - Desaru

Desaru is located 100 kilometres from Johor Bahru, and is a very popular destination for its clean beaches, excellent golf courses and unique attractions.

Desaru is located 100 kilometres from Johor Bahru, and is a very popular destination for its clean beaches, excellent golf courses and unique attractions.

Although it is better known as a beach and resort area, its other name is the ‘Land of Casuarinas’. This is because pne can see casuarina trees along the beaches, hence its name.

Johor - Ledang Mountain

Shrouded in mystical legends and folklore, Ledang Mountain continues to charm and intrigue locals and visitors alike. According to the legend of the Princess of Ledang Mountain, the Sultan of Melaka wanted the Princess' hand in marriage and she, not wanting to marry him, demanded that the Sultan present her with seven jars of women's tears, seven trays of mosquitoes' hearts and seven bowls of the sultan's son's blood. After he was unable to meet these impossible requests, she fled to the mountain and continues to live in a hidden cave, to this day.

The mountain is ideal for a myriad of outdoor activities with challenging mountain trails, icy waterfalls, and exotic flora and fauna, including many species of birds. At the relatively flat summit, which is 1,276m above sea level, a panoramic view of the Straits of Melaka and even the Sumatran coastline can been seen on a clear day. Also, Sagil Waterfall is a popular picnic spot at the base of the mountain.