Due to the high demand for Desaru trip, especially during the Singapore and Malaysia school holidays, families are more keen for a day trip to JB or 2D1N JB trip vacation to enjoy in Johor.
Many of us may think that the hottest Johor attraction would be Legoland Malaysia and JB downtown Area.
BUT, according to my survey, DESARU would be the next hottest place of interest in Johor. You may ask “WHY”.
Because a lot of parents would consider bringing their children to have an “ECO” trip or “Rural” trip. This is the reason why there are so many ECO farms begin established recently.
Now, let me list down some PLACE OF INTEREST of Desaru.
Extra –> Kota Tinggi Waterfalls (not recommended for a day trip)
I know most of you may refer to the google map to check which route is the most convenient and shortest path to reach your destination especially when you’re only planning for a DAY TRIP in Johor. You have to plan well before taking a day trip in Desaru.
Desaru Fruit Farm Map
If you are only looking for a DESARU DAY TRIP, I personally think that you can visit all the places that I have listed above.
I will go through one by one starting with the most important place of interest and how to get around in Desaru.
Based on the Desaru map above, you can see that the first destination on Desaru would be “Desaru Fruit Farm“.
If you are coming from Singapore, you will reach around 11:30am – 12:00pm. (If you depart at 8:00am in the morning)
Basically, you need at least 2 to 3 hours to walk around the Desaru Fruit Farm. The tour guide will guide you through all the journey in Desaru Fruit Farm.
Once you’re done touring the fruit farm, they will provide you a variety of fruit for lunch. Don’t miss them! All the fruit are plucked from their farm.
Entrance ticket is priced at around RM25/pax, please note that there is no accommodation provided at Desaru Fruit Farm. Therefore, you need to find the nearest accommodation if you take the 2D1N package.
For Desaru package details please visit here: desarufruitfarm.com
***Please note that Desaru Fruit Farm also provides ATV ride and Paint Ball game (If you plan for a Desaru one day trip, then you wouldn’t have enough time to visit Desaru Ostrich Farm and Sungai Rengit)
After having your stomach filled with fruit (Must Try!), you can consider going to the crocodile farm at Teluk Sengat.
One hour is sufficient to spend in Teluk Sengat Crocodile Farm.
Or you can skip the crocodile farm and go to Sungai Rengit area. It is a small town in Kota Tinggi district.
In Sungai Rengit area, you can first visit the Desaru Ostrich Farm. The journey from Desaru Fruit Farm to Sungai Rengit area is about 45 minutes to 1 hour drive.
Desaru Ostrich Farm hosted more than 250++ ostrich and it is the largest ostrich farm in Malaysia.
I personally recommend Desaru Ostrich Farm rather than crocodile farm as it is more fun and excited to play with these long-necked creatures.
Your kids may like this farm very much because they will get the opportunity to feed these ostriches with corn kernels or a bunch of vegetables.
Besides that, you get the chance to touch and stand on the biggest egg in the world. Moreover, you can stand beside the ostriches and take photos together. It is definitely enjoyable and good experience with these ostriches.
But it is still worth to go to crocodile farm. At least your kids know how a real crocodile looks like. 🙂
Note: 1 to 2 hours is enough in ostrich farm.
You may refer to the images below to see what you can expect when you reach there.
After that, you can spend your evening for a delectable dinner at the top Desaru food restaurant. There are 3 options for your choice.
1. Nelayan Seafood By The Coast
2. Jade Garden Seafood Restaurant
3. Restaurant Super Lobster
After you’ve eaten your dinner, you can choose to head back to Singapore, or you can request the driver to stop over at the Desaru Beach to have fun with your family member.
I think this is a great plan for those who look for only a DAY Trip in Desaru area. After dinner at about 7:00pm or 8:00pm, you may need at least 3 hours drive to reach Singapore.
Plan for the 2nd day if you would like to have 2D1N Trip. (Desaru Waterpark)
If you are going to have 2D1N Trip, then you can directly stay in Hard Rock Hotel Desaru or Lotus Desaru Beach Resort after having your dinner at Sungai Rengit.
On the second day, you can have a breakfast in the hotel and then check out from the resort and head to Desaru Waterpark for more water activities!!!
The really cool thing staying at Hard Rock Hotel Desaru is the private access to Desaru Waterpark.
1. Desaru Waterpark (spend time: 6 to 8 hours)
2. Lunch inside waterpark
3. After Desaru Waterpark (heading back to Singapore)
Calling out ALL Shopaholics who just couldn’t resist that particular favorite item beckoning you to purchase it.
Well, other than so many things to do in Johor Bahru, resist no more as now you have more reason and choice to go on a shopping spree in Johor Bahru!
Internationally known as Johor Bahru (JB), is the capital state of Johor, Malaysia, which can be accessed directly via Johor-Singapore Causeway.
Known as a shopper’s haven, it is home to collections of unique and comprehensive shopping malls.
These market-leading malls are remarkably huge and they managed to cater to a wide range of needs for shopping lovers.
Here is a list of 12 shopping malls situated around Legoland Malaysia. Go dish out your credit cards and indulge yourself!
12 Shopping Mall In Johor Bahru (JB) Near Legoland Malaysia
Except for finding a restaurant near Legoland Malaysia, or wondering what is the best things to do near Legoland Malaysia, you can always go shopping near Legoland Malaysia. That actually can save your day. While your kids are madly in love with Legoland Water & Theme Park, you can enjoy shopping!
Here is JB shopping mall list near Legoland Malaysia:
1. Johor Premium Outlets
As you can see, this perfect outlet is just 27.7km away from Legoland Malaysia (approximately 15 minutes by car). You can find 130 outlet stores there, including such brands, as:
Address: Jalan Premium Outlets, Indahpura, 81000 Kulaijaya, Johor Darul Takzim Opening Hours: Daily: 10:00am – 10:00pm Contact: +607-661 8888
There are always plenty of sales, center activities and in-store promotions in Johor Premium Outlet. Plus the possibility to become a VIP member or book a group tour, where you will receive free VIP Coupon Books upon arrival (if there is a group of 15 people and more).
If you are planning to stay more then one day there, you can stay one of these hotels or resort near JPO:
KSL Shopping Mall is an integrated shopping mall with the hotel in Johor Bahru with 500 retail outlets, 868 hotel rooms, 602 condominium and 2800 car parks.
eat good food (KFC, Subway, Old Town White Coffee are there);
stay in perfectly accommodated rooms;
actually shopping
Just take a bus from City Square and you be there in about 20 mins. The place is best famous for big variety of delicious food, a lot of famous brands and the fact, that it is a good place for Singaporean to buy the same items that are in Singapore, but cheaper.
Address: 33, Jalan Seladang | Taman Abad, 80250 Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Opening Hours: Daily: 10:00am – 10:00pm Contact: +607-288 2888
3. AEON Mall Bukit Indah
AEON Bukit Indah Shopping Centre is a shopping mall in the fast-expanding township of Bukit Indah in Johor, Malaysia. It was opened in December 2008.
AEON supermarket and the department store has a very good selection;
parking is very cheap and affordable;
many restaurants;
an easy ~10km drive after crossing the Malaysian custom at the 2nd link;
the mall has 188 shops over three levels and an area of 950,000 sq ft.;
very clean area and good maintained toilets;
moreover, is the closest shopping place to Legoland Malaysia.
Address: Grand Mezzanine, 8, Jalan Indah 15/2, Taman Bukit Indah, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia Opening Hours: Sunday to Thursday: 10.00am – 10.00pm Friday to Saturday: 10.00am – 10.30pm Contact: 1-300-80-AEON(2366)
4. AEON Mall Bandar Dato’ Onn
Run in the concept of “Maximum value”, Aeon Mall Bandar Dato’ Onn is a large-scale new shopping mall in Johor Bahru with 3 retail floors and 2 floors of car park.
It sets over 20.93 acres and is operated by Aeon Co (M) Bhd (Malaysia’s largest department store/supermarket). There is a network of links that connect directly to the township, making it highly accessible to customers.
Elegantly designed with wide selections of retailers, the mall has turned Bandar Dato’ Onn into a modern and vivid township in Johor. Lots of products such as daily necessities, fashion products, food and drinks are sold at affordable prices to sustain the lives of residents here.
The mall emphasizes on the concept of Go Green to complement the fast and busy lifestyles in town. It tries it best to create a nature area in town to provide tranquillity and relaxation.
As green areas in town are expanding, the pollution in town will be reduced. Therefore, quality of lives of residents will be increased gradually.
Why is Aeon Mall Bandar Dato’ Onn worth visiting?
Provides nature-like relaxation
Highly connected to other township
Great deals are offered
Bandar Dato’ Onn is considered to be a jewel of Malaysia and it will spread over 1,514 acres of freehold land. Bandar is located only a few kilometers from the Johor city center.
This development has been thoroughly planned as a self-contained city where a total population in excess of 90,000 can be comfortably accommodated and a place where they can call home. Among its notable features include:
Its location that is highly accessible because it has a network of interchanges which provide direct and continuous access to the township.
About 19 neighborhoods which will be extensively planned for in order to provide the best aspects of communal living.
A 118-acre area that will be reserved for a commercial center which will act as a hub spot to the local community.
Emphasis is also placed on the concept of green areas and recreational parks. These are areas that will complement the busy city kind of life with the tranquility provided by nature as a form of relaxation and rejuvenation.
Apart from this, the green areas and parks will transform Bandar Dato Onn into one of the most beautiful and attractive modern township to be found in southern Malaysia and a place where one can call home.
Address: 3, Jalan Dato Onn 3, Bandar Dato Onn, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia Contact: +607-350 8432
5. AEON Mall Tebrau City
When you see a long beige building with a big AEON sign, you’re at the right place. AEON Tebrau City can be accessed from JB Sentral. It’s a great place to fill your weekend and you’ll find yourself fully immersed in the relaxing ambience here.
The ground floor features AEON grocery store which is the consumers’ favourite grocery store in JB. Besides, wide array of retail selections are offered such as G2000, Esprit, Giordano, to name a few. Tired of shopping?
Enjoy a movie at TGV Cinema with their delightful popcorns. You’ll totally be indulged in the movie as the seats are too comfortable.
Photo credits: loveanqila.blogspot.my
The mall has what you’re craving. Sushi, western cuisines, local cuisines, Korean food and many more can be savoured under the roof. You’ll never go hungry and thirsty while shopping here. Bookworms tend to visit Harris’ more often than anyone else.
Why is Aeon Tebrau City worth visiting?
Great deals during festival occasions.
AEON supermarket offers fine selection of vegetables and fruits.
Many restaurants that serve delicious food.
Address: Aeon Tebrau City Shopping Centre, 1, Jalan Desa Tebrau, 81100 Johor Bahru, Malaysia Contact: +607 – 352 2220 Opening Hours: Sunday to Thursday: 10.00am – 10.00pm Friday to Saturday: 10.00am – 11.00pm
6. City Square Johor
Near to the causeway link, City Square Johor in town is a popular haunt for people from northern Singapore. It’s accessed directly to JB Sentral via a pedestrian bridge. With a total of 150 stores and brands outlets and over 50 food outlets, it guarantees a satisfying shopping experience for shopping goers.
Good news for Singaporeans is that the prices of goodies here are far cheaper than Singapore. Even the Cathay cinema here offers cheap tickets. Every month, different stores come with many exclusive promotions to give thanks to their customers. Cheap, comfortable and clean has made this mall worth shopping.
Enjoy exceptional services such as car wash, restorative service, money changer, photo processing and ATM in City Square Johor. Shops for beauty and wellness such as hair salon, health care, beauty center and pharmacy are available. There is also karaoke and games arcade for entertainment.
Why is JB City Square shopping mall worth visiting?
Located in the heart of Johor, easy access to nearby tourist destination
Things are cheap and affordable
Three-floors basement car park
Connected to Johor CIQ complex and just few minutes walk from Johor Custom
Address: Johdaya Karya Sdn Bhd, Lot J3-12A, Level 3, Johor Bahru City Square Shopping Mall, 106 – 108 Jalan Wong Ah Fook, 80000 Johor Bahru, Contact: +607 – 226 3668 Opening Hours: Daily: 10:00am – 10:00pm
7. Plaza Angsana
The weekend is going to be huge for families! Strategically located along Jalan Tampoi, Plaza Angsana requires only 15 minutes’ drive from Johor Bahru City Centre. It features 5 levels with over 238 outlets to serve a large customer base.
Whether you’re looking for leisure, gourmet center, shopping or entertainment, Plaza Angsana has all of it. For shopping, the mall offers international brands as well as local brands. Latest closet, jewellery and bags can be found all over the malls.
Wide array of food and beverage are well-served here. It comes with two food courts serving dishes ranging from local cuisines to international cuisines.
Apart from that, the mall provides wheelchairs for disabled and amusement center for children. Bowling and karaoke can also be enjoyed here. Gift wrapping service is available at UO super store service counter.
Johor Bahru, one of the busiest city in Malaysia, boasts a regional shopping mall, AEON Mall Kulaijaya. Approximately 10km from Senai International Airport, it draws customer base from airport and nearby residential area. It’s also one of the favourite destinations for families and groups of friends.
Anchored by Summit, Heatwave, The Face Shop, Daiso, De’ Touch Beauty Care, the mall offers variety of retail services and products. Women who like grocery shopping shouldn’t miss out Aeon Supermarket located at ground floor. Here you can find whatever ingredients and food you want and the prices are cheap and affordable.
The excitement keeps on going with restaurants and food courts serving delightful dishes ranging from noodles, dim sum, fried rice to many other western dishes.
TGV Cinema is the feature of the mall. Book the cheap cinema tickets online and you get to enjoy all the latest releases in Aeon Kulaijaya.
Why is Aeon Kulajijaya mall worth visiting?
Free Wi-Fi available at the entire mall
Short queue in supermarket as compared to other AEON mall
Less crowded if compare with other shopping malls
Address: PTD 106273, Persiaran Indahpura Utama, Bandar Indahpura, 81000 Kulaijaya, Johor AEON Careline: 1-300-80-AEON(2366) Opening Hours: Sunday to Thursday: 10.00am – 10.00pm Friday to Saturday: 10.00am – 10.30pm
9. Sutera Mall
Spread over 677,000 square ft, Sutera Mall continues to be a popular destination for the fast growing residential communities of Taman Sutera Utama. Renovation completed in November 2011 has brought fresher look to the mall, creating an ambience that suits different festivals.
Open 365 days of the year, Sutera Mall features retailers like RSH, Fabiano Ricco, C&Y, Whoosh, Playboy, Yamaha and many popular brands. For customers interested in latest fashion trends, visit Trendy Zone located at level 2. You’ll find unlimited fashion products here.
Photo credits: suteramall.com
After shopping for the whole day, take a rest in any of the food and beverage outlets offered. Over 57 outlets options are available to cater to different customers need.
Take pleasure in the My Library in Sutera Mall. Aimed to improve the quality of lives of people, it is dedicated to serve and provide information and services for all.
Why is Sutera Mall worth visiting?
Boasts a unique setting, Sutera Walk equipped with colourful LED lightning.
Get to enjoy wonderful performances at Open Air Amphitheatre.
Full-stocked supermarket at all time.
Entertainment city is offered to provide complete shopping experience.
Very near to Legoland Malaysia
Address: 1, Jalan Sutera Tanjung 8/4, Taman Sutera Utama, 81300, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia. Contact: +607 – 558 9009 Opening Hours: 10:30am – 10:30pm
10. Komtar JBCC Mall
This is the youngest and the most fashionable place for shopping in Johor. JBCC Mall was officially launched only in November, 2014. The Johor Bahru City Centre [JBCC] is set to become the premiere destination for shopping, entertainment, and imaginative development not only in Southeast Asia, but in the whole world.
The new mall replaced a 35-year old complex and fully open to public less than for a year now. But nevertheless, many Popular Retailers Have Already Committed To Komtar JBCC and there you can find such brand stores, as:
Chanel Cosmetic;
Victoria’s Secret;
Sephora;
Swarovski;
Tumi;
Dr Martens;
Bath&Body Works and many others.
With the latest trends on display and entertainment, Komtar JBCC aims to inspire everyone by providing a new way to engage people every day. Smart, savvy, and delightful, this location is perfect for Sunday shopping, holidays and family trips.
There are diverse needs that must be met in the modern shopping experience. It must be entertaining, affordable, and yet still provide a comfortable experience.
For that reason, an emphasis on providing international luxury brands the opportunity to reinvigorate Johor Bahru has been Komtar JBCC’s primary focus.
The Komtar JBCC, a luxury shopping mall that will be compromised by two office towers, hotel and its retail, dining and entertainment area, is the big hit in the Johor market and a long-expected travel destination for many people. The RM1.5 billion project not only aims to rejuvenate business flow in the Johor Bahru district but also it is the great landmark of the heart of the city center.
Address: Johor Bahru City Centre, 80000 Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Opening Hours: Daily: 10:00am – 10:00pm Contact: +607-267 9900
11. Paradigm Mall JB
Paradigm Mall JB is a well-established regional shopping mall featuring over 600 shops spreading over 6 floors. It comes with a very modern and exquisite with a 4-star hotel and an ultra-modern 263 unit service apartment. Besides that, it is also JB new shopping mall.
It is located in a 13-acre portion of land and the latest city landmark in Johor. Benefits from JB city center, it offers easy access for residents from Johor. With only 20 minutes’ drive from Singapore, you’ll arrive at this splendid mall. It’s believed that the development of Paradigm Mall is able to boost Malaysia’s tourism internationally.
The mall features a high quality gourmet supermarket offering only excellent gourmet food and daily necessities. Renowned restaurants and food outlets are offered to serve the best local and international delicacies to customers. Besides, varieties of market retailers are offered to provide a comprehensive shopping experience.
The largest ice-skating rink in Johor, with over 20,000 sq ft is now made available in Paradigm Mall JB. It also features the biggest indoor rocknasium which is also the first one in Johor. The mall has made a great effort to provide as much entertainments as they could offer under the sole roof.
The setup applies a very unique retail concept that offers an opportunity for one to experience localized shopping at its best. That is not all because customers are also treated to a variety of feature including:
1.) A variety of family entertainment activities that are found in the one stop shop concept. This is a feature which is meant to benefit everyone including visitors and locals alike.
2.) A mixture of fashion lifestyles which are international in nature, specialty stores, popular restaurants, department stores, the largest indoors ice skating rink, family karaoke, a gourmet supermarket including the largest multiplex and much more.
3.) Offers different and original retail platform for all and is located in an ideal location in their need to expand and establish their footprints in the finest mall that this southern cosmopolitan has yet to experience.
This particular shopping mall is big with many retail possibilities and is easily accessible as it is about 10 minutes drive from Johor city centre and about 20 minutes from Legoland Malaysia, Iskandar Puteri (Nusajaya) and Sanrio Hello Kitty Town which are prime locations in Johor Bahru.
Why is Paradigm Mall JB worth visiting?
First and largest regional shopping mall in JB
First indoor rocknasium in Johor
Largest infoor ice-skating ring in Johor
Near to major tourist destination such as Legoland
Largest cinema in Johor Bahru
Address: 76, Jalan Mewah Ria 2/2, Taman Bukit Mewah, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. Contact: +603–7728 4773 / +603–7728 5773 Email:[email protected]
12. IKEA Tebrau Johor Bahru
IKEA is opened a new store in Johor Bahru (called IKEA Tebrau) on 16 November 2017 which will be located near Jalan Desa Tebrau and will be the first store in the southern region of Malaysia. It’s the largest IKEA store in South-East Asia.
The recruitment process for staff is ongoing. This is part of IKEA’s ambitious program to expand into Southeast Asia and the provision of affordable, functional and well designed Swedish home furnishings.
IKEA is well renowned for offering well-designed home furnishing and functional solutions at prices which are fair and are easily affordable.
It has well-focused customer oriented policies which incorporate services and activities that benefit the society. IKEA is fully owned and operated by Ikano Private limited. Its product variety is wide in a number of ways.
First, is its functionality where you’ll find everything you need for your home, be they plants and living-room furnishings or toys and whole kitchens.
Second is its vastness in style. And finally, is the combination of the two. Their range of products is wide in function and style at all times.
IKEA is an international company with many years of experience and will bring their experience to Johor to improve the lifestyles of the locals who will be exposed to international standards of products at a price that is affordable to a majority of the population.
The company will also create more job opportunities in the local area and thus contribute to the general development of the area.
How To Get To Shopping Mall Near Legoland Malaysia
Shopping malls in JB are interconnected by roads. Thus, car will be the best option to take you to the malls.
SGMYTAXI is now offering the most convenient and comfortable way to get to shopping malls in JB from Singapore. The private car services provided are excellent and highly rated in Singapore.
Experienced local drivers who are familiar with all the routes in Johor will bring you to and fro from the place you have quoted.
Reserve the car online and enjoy yourself throughout the ride.
If you ever get your wires all tangled up in Singapore’s hectic life and need a quick getaway (who doesn’t?), Yong Peng in Johor is a great place to ease up.
This little town in the centre of Johor will let you catch your breath with its lush greenery and relaxed pace of life.
Let the temple bells and fragrant incense in one of Yong Peng’s temples help you settle your thoughts, or nourish your soul with Yong Peng’s specialty – some Fuzhou-style cuisine.
Even a quick day-trip to Yong Peng is enough to give yourself a break from the big city.
So break away from the metropolitan city and relish in the suburbanize life compile with great food and beautiful landscape.
4 Recommended Itineraries For Yong Peng One Day Trip
Got only a day but want to make your trip to Yong Peng worthwhile? Check out this summarize itinerary to have a pleasant day trip.
Route 1: Taiwan City > Restaurant Hock Hua > Yong Peng Tian Bao Gong
Route 2: Hock Chew Noodle Making > Eng Hin Bakery > Wansern Organic Farm > Tian Pao Kong Temple > Che Ann Khor Fortune Dragon
Route 3: Yong Peng Hei Long Dong Temple > Hock Chew Mee Factory > Che Ann Khor Temple > Kacang Permata Krystal
Route 4: Yong Peng Black Dragon Cave > Che Ann Khor Fortune Dragon > Hock Chew Mee Factory > Eat Fuzhou Fishball Noodle > Peanut Brittle from Kacang Permata Krystal
How To Go To Yong Peng From Singapore
1. The One Travel & Tours
Ticket Price
Singapore to Yong Peng: SGD$26.50/person
Departure Point & Time
Golden Mile Tower (9:00am, 11:00am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm, 5:30pm)
Boon Lay (9:45am, 11:45am, 2:15pm, 4:15pm, 6:00pm)
Duration
2.5 hours
2. Bus From Singapore To Yong Peng
Step 1: Bus From Singapore To Larkin Bus Terminal
You can also take the public bus from Singapore to Larkin Bus Terminal in Johor Bahru and then to Yong Peng.
To get to Larkin Bus Terminal, first, you have to take a bus from different parts of Singapore. The three bus operators that scheduled to Yong Peng are; SBS Transit, Singapore-Johore Express (SJE) and Causeway Link (CW).
1. Causeway Link
From Kranji MRT Station
CW1- SGD$1.50
From Queen Street Terminal
CW2-SGD$3.50
From Jurong East Bus & MRT Interchange
CW 3- SGD$4.00
From Boon Lay MRT Station
CW 6 –SGD$4.00
2. SBS Transit (red plate)
From Queen Street Terminal
SGD$2.50
3. Singapore-Johore Express
From Queen Street Terminal
SGD$3.30
Step 2: Bus From Larkin Bus Terminal To Yong Peng
From here, you take the public bus to Yong Peng. There is only one direct public bus from Larkin Bus Terminal in Johor Bahru to Yong Peng.
1. Cepat Ekspres
Ticket Price
Larkin Johor Bahru to Yong Peng: MYR10.30/person
Yong Peng to Johor Bahru: MYR11.30/ person
Departure Point & Time
Larkin Johor Bahru(8:00pm)
Yong Peng (10:00am, 3:30pm, 6:00pm)
Duration
1.5 hours
Top 5 Yong Peng Attractions
1. Black Dragon Cave Temple
Be mesmerized with the architecture and sculpture of this 2-storey tall temple that is mainly devoted to the three gods; Zhang Gong, Xiao Gong, Hong Gong among the other gods.
The temple has increasingly become popular among local Malaysian and foreigners, especially Singaporeans. The temple is seen mostly for tourist who is worshippers and for those who are seeking for a quiet retreat.
Since temple stay has become widespread, the temple provides 24 rooms including other facilities for temple stay programmes which are available for booking.
Also, the temple has Jacuzzi and wading pools for children under 12 that can enjoy in the hot weather but it closes on Tuesday.
Location: No. 18-A, Jalan Ah Looh, 83700 Yong Peng, Johor, Malaysia Contact: +6012-7535868 Opening Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 3:00pm – 7:00pm
Friday to Sunday: 1:00pm – 7:00pm
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2. Tian Pao Kong Temple
Standing at 68 feet, Malaysia is proud to have the tallest statue of Che Kung or Crazy Monk in Tian Pao Kong Temple.
Che Kung was well-known for his ability to suppress uprising and epidemics and is famous as a military commander during the Southern Song Dynasty.
The temple has also boost the tourist economy recently with busloads of visitors coming into Yong Peng to worship him and other gods; including Guan Gong, General Wu Ye and more.
Aside from the statue, the temple also awes the tourists with a Prosperity Pond and a Bridge of Peace along with a 200-foot wall in scripted with Jigong’s life story.
Location: 20, Jalan Satin, 83700 Yong Peng, Johor, Malaysia. Contact: +607-4673559 Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 8:30am – 5:30pm
Saturday, Sunday, Public Holiday: 8:00am – 6:30pm
3. Fortune Dragon At Che Ann Khor
Enter the mouth of a mythical creature (literally) that spans over 106.9m, sprawling more than a hectare on the gardens of Che Ann Khor Yong Peng Association. This is the longest dragon tunnel in South East Asiawhich is dubbed as the Prosperity Dragon!
The interior of the hollow dragon structure is filled with Chinese cultural and religious paintings. Walking through the dragons, you’ll find 24 paintings that portrays the teaching of Buddha and another 18 paintings depicting the afterlife.
Tourist will be required to pay a minimal fee when entering the fully air-conditioned tunnel to view the paintings. It was said that by entering the dragon mouth and exiting through its tail will change the luck of a person by dispelling bad luck or changing the luck to a better one.
Location: Lot HS 2677, Pt 2446, Jalan Kota Impian 1, 83700 Yong Peng, Johor, Malaysia. Contact: +607- 467 9800 Opening Hours:
Daily: 9:00am – 9:00pm
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4. Wansern Organic Farm & Eco Park
Want to learn, eat and buy some organic vegetables? Wansern Organic Farm & Eco Park is a 7-acre farm that meets strict organic standards without any chemical substances that produce high quality and high nutrition crops.
Visitors can get to learn the differences between organic plantation and non-organic plantation. Aside from vegetation, they have homes of swiftlets that you can get closer to their habitat and learn their behaviour.
Also, visitors can visit the production department to get a great visualization of the whole process. At the end of the day, you can get to buy the vegetables that are grown on the farm and their bird nest products.
Location: Lot 721-723, Jalan Desa Putih 11, Taman Desa Putih, 83700 Yong Peng, Johor, Malaysia. Contact: +607-467 9981 Opening Hours:
Daily: 9:00am – 05:30pm
5. Claytan Ceramics Store
If you have never heard of Claytan, then you probably don’t wash the toilet or even the dishes! Upholding its legacy of 100 years, this brand is really well-known with sanitary ware and then it branches out to kitchenware, tableware and also drainage systems.
Amazingly, they’ve set up a factory here in Ayer Hitam, 20 minutes drive from Yong Peng town and it bears so many fond memories for the past factory workers.
Presently, the factory is open to public and holds many tour visits for schools and any other organizations. You’ll get to learn and see the whole process from designing, production, colouring packaging to shipping.
It is an eye-opening experience to visit the factory and you can get the chance to buy some pretty Claytan products as memorabilia.
Location: 57th Mile, Jalan Johor, 86100 Ayer Hitam, Kluang, Johor, Malaysia. Contact: +607-758 1201 Opening Hours:
Monday to Saturday: 10:00am- 6:00pm Closed on: Sunday
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5 Best Yong Peng Local Products
1. Eng Hin Bakery
One of the famous local delicacies would be Ho Chew biscuit that is still deliciously handmade for 3 generations. The Ho Chew biscuit is also known as kompyang which is made by flour yeast and fermentation is judged by experience.
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There are so many different types of kompyang that you can choose from to satisfy your taste bud; the traditional no filling, sweet sesame, and peanut filling kompyang.
The shop not only sells biscuits, but they also make Ho Chew noodles, wanton noodles and Mee Hun too which is not added with any preservatives hence it only lasts 3-4 days!
Location: No. 14 Main Road, 83700 Yong Peng, Johor, Malaysia. Contact: +607-4671261 Opening Hours:
Daily: 8:00am- 6:00pm
2. Hock Chew Mee Factory
Yong Peng is famous for making noodles, and it is not just any noodle but Fu Zhou noodle with family own recipe that has been passed down from generations to generations!
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Hidden somewhere behind the main road, away from obvious signboards, visitors may find it hard to locate the factory but it is all worth it when you catch the glimpse of the process.
They used to use a big wooden stick to flatten the noodle by adding high gluten-flour and tapioca starch to preserve the noodle’s tenderness. Nowadays, they used modern machinery to increase production volume.
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Aside from the visual visit, visitors get the chance to buy the noodles and other produces too.
Location: 20-1, Jalan Besar, 83700 Yong Peng, Johor, Malaysia. Contact: +6017-7797899 Opening Hours:
Daily: 8:00am – 6:00pm
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3. Kacang Permata Krystal
Started from a small humble business at home to owning a shop and having the own brand while getting dubbed ‘Peanut King’!
The best part is, the owner insisted to only use natural and healthy ingredients without additional preservatives or colourings, which this had made the business boom over the years and also the main feature of the product.
The best-seller products are Peanut Biscuits, Chicken Pie and Almond Biscuits. Due to no additional preservatives, the products have short shelf-life, hence the products are sold on the day they are being made.
Location: 12, Jalan Cahaya Bahru, Taman BCB, 83700, Yong Peng, Johor, Malaysia. Contact: +607-467 9118 Opening Hours:
Daily: 9:00am – 8:00pm
4. Taiwan City
Don’t forget to pull over at this quintessential rest stop that sells many types of Taiwan and Malaysia products.
Some of the few famous products from Taiwan are;
Tamsui Iron Eggs
Pineapple Cakes
Daxi Bean Curd
Hsinchu Rice Vermicelli
Bull Head Barbecue Sauce
You’ll get to enjoy these imported products without the hassle of flying all the way to Taiwan.
There’s a huge transparent glass that showcases the process of baking so visitors can have a visualization of how the products are made. Don’t forget to purchase the freshly baked Pineapple Cake and Mung Bean Cake!
Location: Lot 1459, Jalan Muar, Mk. Tg Sembrong, 83700 Yong Peng, Johor, Malaysia. Contact: +607-468 8288 Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 11:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday to Sunday: 9:00am – 8:00pm
5. YOYO Native Food Product
If you’re looking for local food products to take back as souvenirs, YOYO is the best place to get them. Rows and rows of products that comes with 29 types of biscuits, 11 types of seasoning, 10 types of beverages-you’ll be stuffing your bags with all these amazing goodies.
Tired from all the shopping, why not sip a cuppa and while people-watching. They have a small coffee shop inside to rejuvenate and recharge from all the walking and shopping.
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What’s more, they provide free testing to promote their new products, so you can shop while you eat!
Location: Taman Sembrong, 83700 Yong Peng Contact: +607-467 9678
+6016-762 5396 Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday to Sunday: 8:30am- 7:00pm
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4 Best Yong Peng Food To Eat
1. Atap- OD
Famous for the local to have their morning energy, Atap-OD serves delicious Fok Chew style traditional Loh Mee and Dry Fried Noodles that are the main highlight of the menu.
The owner has been making the noodles using the house recipe for the past 15 years that has made them undeniably mouth-watering. Fook Chew Egg Soup and Singapore Fried Mee Hun are also the two sought-after noodles from the menu.
Your trip to Yong Peng is not worthwhile if you miss the chance of even having a slight taste from Atap-OD.
Location: Lot 5214, Bt 1/4, Jalan Labis, 83700 Yong Peng, Johor, Malaysia. Contact: +6016-762 5396 Opening Hours:
Daily: 7:00am – 4:00pm
2. Restaurant Rong Cheng
Getting a lunch or dinner break with your family or friends but doesn’t know where? At Rong Cheng, you’ll get to enjoy their specialty Hock Chew Noodle.
Aside from the noodle, there is, of course, other delicious dishes in the menu that shouldn’t miss out either such as;
Claypot Keow Teow
Steamed Pork Belly
Cereal Prawns with Mayo and Honeydew
Steamed Tipalia Fish
Wrapper Herbal Chicken
Good service and reasonable prices, what more can you ask for? Head on down to Restaurant Rong Cheng to get your tummy filled now!
Location: 1, Jalan Cahaya Baru, Taman BCB, 83700, Yong Peng, Johor, Malaysia. Contact: +607-467 5816 Opening Hours:
Daily: 11:00am – 10:00pm
3. Restaurant Hock Swee Hin
Still looking for more Fuzhou style dishes? Here at Restaurant Hock Swee Hin is one of the restaurants that specialize in Fuzhou dishes which you’ll want to come back for more!
Fu Zhou fishball noodle is one of the highlights of this restaurant. The fishballs are stuffed with pork filling and also not forgetting the red rice wine chicken. The chicken is immersed in the mixture of red wine, rice wine, red date, and other ingredients to bring out the fragrance.
These dishes make your mouth waters and are being loved by the locals.
Location: 2, Jalan Besar, 83700 Yong Peng, Johor, Malaysia. Contact: +6012-7253399 Opening Hours:
Tuesday to Sunday: 12:00pm- 8:00pm Closed on: Monday
4. Thai Aroy
Why not try some add some interesting flavour to your tastebuds? Thai Aroy serves authentic Thai dishes that are appetizing to many locals.
The stall is located at the former site of Yong Peng Cinema. The owner’s wife is originally from Thailand and the business has been running for more than 10 years.
The few favorites are Hot and Sour Pork Noodles, Thailand Curry Fried Noodles, Meatball Noodles, and Thai Rendang Chicken. After finding out the locals couldn’t handle the spiciness as Thai people do, the owner cooked at a mild level and allow customers to add chilies provided at the table.
Location: No 40, Jalan Meng Seng, Taman Selatan, 83700 Yong Peng, Johor, Malaysia. Contact: +607-467 9678 Opening Hours:
Daily: 9:30am – 7:00pm Closed on: Wednesday
These 4 mouth-watering food can’t satisfy your taste buds? Check out the more local best food in Yong Peng.
Best Hotel In Yong Peng
1. Hotel Meng Hong
Finding a place to relax while visiting Yong Peng? MH Hotel is strategically located and at a minimal rate, you’ll still get to enjoy a three-star standard service!
Spacious high-quality suites inclusive of breakfast and comfortable recreational facilities- this makes it the first choice for travellers.
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