The most famous beach along the east coastline of Malaysia, Desaru, boasts a warm and lively resort, Lotus Desaru Beach Resort & Spa.
With year-round water activities and its gorgeous landscape, the resort is renowned as “The Resort for all seasons”.
The resort is perfectly surrounded by decent tropical rainforest, sparkling blue ocean, white sandy beach and swaying palm trees.
By providing peace and tranquil environment, it is an ideal place for a romantic getaway, family vacation or even a tropical adventure.
Come and enjoy this nature’s gift.
It will leave you an unforgettable and memorable experience that you have never imagined before.
In this article, we will talk about:
1. How To Go To Lotus Desaru Beach Resort From Singapore
Before even looking at the features and attractions of the resort, it is important to know the resort location and the easiest and comfortable way to get there. The Lotus Desaru Beach Resort is located on the Kota Tinggi coastline in Johor Province close to the Malaysian-Singapore border.
There are several ways to access the resort from Singapore. From Johor Bahru, it will only take you little more than an hour’s drive to get to the resort. From Singapore, the best way is through Kota Tinggi.
1.1 Singapore To Lotus Desaru Beach Resort By Ferry
Ferry to Lotus Desaru, how? There are 2 routes below you can refer to reach Lotus Desaru by ferry:
Route 1:
The resort can be accessed by boarding a ferry from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal in Singapore to Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal in Johor. The ferry journey may take about 90 minutes.
Then, you need to take charter van or car for another 12 minutes from Desaru Ferry Terminal to reach Lotus Desaru Resort. The resort is about 9km from the terminal. You could also contact the hotel to arrange transport for you.
Ferry Route
Departure Time
Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal ToDesaru Coast Ferry Terminal
8:30am*every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Route 2:
Ride on ferry from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal to Tanjung Pengelih Ferry Terminal. And then you need to take charter van or car for another 45 minutes to Lotus Desaru.
Ferry Route
Departure Time
Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal ToTanjung Pengelih Ferry Terminal
8:50am, 5:40pm*every Friday, Saturday, Sunday
1.2 Singapore To Lotus Desaru Beach Resort By Bus
While there is public transport to the Lotus Desaru Beach Resort, it can’t be relied on as the public buses are normally far, stuffy and uncomfortable when one finally manages to come through.
There are a few buses you can hop onto from Johor Bahru to Lotus Desaru Beach Resort. Do note, the journey is long and tedious and you need to transit buses.
Step 1: Take any Causeway Link bus from Singapore to JB Sentral.
JB Sentral Bus Terminal to Riverside Desaru Coast: RM49 or SGD$15/person (the price fare may vary from time to time)
Departure Time
JB Sentral Bus Terminal (9:00am)
Step 3: Ask Lotus Desaru concierge team to arrange the transport to pick up you from Riverside Desaru Coast to Lotus Desaru
2. Lotus Desaru Beach Resort Review
The Lotus Desaru Resort goes by the tagline “a Resort for all reasons” and that is not very far from the truth.
As a matter of fact, the description is an understatement, visiting the resort in person is surreal and unbelievable.
Getting to the hotel, one is met by pristine water with magnificent sandy beaches on a 22 km lined with tall palm trees to complete the picture-perfect paradise that Lotus Desaru Beach Resort and Spa is.
Walking through the sandy beach with the rhythm of the sea behind you is an experience that you will not likely forget in a hurry.
The beauty of the resort will make even the most photophobic people pose for a photo, or two, or three for memory sake. And that is only on the outside, inside, the resort offers much more.
2.1 Lotus Desaru Beach Resort Facilities
Getting to the resort or anywhere close to it, you will be amazed at how big it is. That thing is huge! And I’m not even joking.
It is not every day you come across a hotel with more than 600 rooms and a bunch of other facilities all on the same ground.
The multi-storey resort has more than 700 rooms divided into ONE bedroom suite, TWO bedroom suite and THREE bedroom suite all with a range of in-room features like:
lounges for those moments you want to just lay back and watch the ocean waves,
a kitchenette to make sure you don’t miss any of your local cuisines installed with a microwave and refrigerator,
a separate dining area for the obvious,
private bathrooms
walk-in closets.
each room has a safe deposit box for all your valuables, access to elevators and free WiFi.
During your (presumably long) stay at the resort, you will have access to round the clock room service and daily laundry service at an affordable cost.
For your entertainment needs, there is a fully stocked bar at the resort which plays really good music and the bartenders are just something else.
The restaurant is another place you might want to visit or take your family to.
It serves exotic cuisines and delicacies from all over the world, from French to Mexican to Oriental meals capped with efficient and friendly staff who are committed to ensuring you get the most out of your stay there and possibly even come back.
The resort market themselves as the holiday destination of choice and have some wonderful recreation facilities including several swimming pools indoor and outdoor with a children’s pool also included to make sure the little ones are not left out of all the fun.
For those times you want to lay back and let the sun rays wash over you or to get a tan, there is a garden complete with lounges for that, not forgetting an exclusive private beach within the resort for those who value their privacy.
2.2.1 Fitness Center
The resort also has a fully-equipped fitness center with trained instructors to help you keep in shape.
As keeping fit and staying healthy is for everyone and not just adults, there is a children’s fitness center with kid-friendly equipment and personnel to ensure the juniors exercise in a safe environment.
2.2.2 Sea Sport
For sports, there are various sea sports you can partake in while at the resort such as
rafting,
boating,
canoeing,
kayaking,
paddle boating and
jet skiing.
Simply put, you get to have an adrenaline-charged evening or morning competing with other residents or even your friends or family but most importantly against the ocean waves and sea elements in a safe and controlled environment.
Massage parlors are also included in the resort because we all need that soft gentle touch after a long fun-filled day which usually takes a toll on our stiff and normally under-exercised muscles.
You can get almost all types of massages you ask for, from hot stones massage to acupressure to head and foot massages, name it.
2.2.4 Lotus Desaru Water Park
There is also a large water park at the resort with features like fountains, water slides and splash pads for those who would like some fun in the water.
The water park also contains several swimming pools for all recreational swimming needs.
It is the place you definitely don’t want to miss, and rightly so. Whether you are a swimming enthusiast or somewhat hydrophobic, you will not regret your visit to the park.
For body treatments, the resort has a large spa as is on the name. Spa staffs are trained to do all types of body treatments and pampering including facials, manicures, pedicures, and aromatherapy.
Modern and advanced beauty care treatments like body waxing and electrolysis are also included in addition to professional makeup application and hair styling to keep you in top shape both physically and psychologically.
The spa also has a large public sauna with hot and steam baths as we all know a spa day is nothing without a hot steamy bath.
2.3 Lotus Desaru Beach Resort Accommodation
As earlier said, the expansive resort consists of about 650 elegant and fully furnished suites with 1 bedroomed, 2 bed-roomed, 3 bed-roomed and 4 bed-roomed suites available at affordable prices, all spacious and fully furnished.
For the large family, there are some penthouses which can host up to 6 occupants, more than the average family.
There are also different meeting rooms for all your business and/or informal meetings. These range from boardrooms to conference halls to ballrooms like the Lotus Ballroom which can also double up as a workshop or seminar hall.
All the residential suites come with buffet breakfast and exemplary room service, the breakfast depending on the room size and the number of occupants.
Basically,
1 bed-roomed suite is suitable for a small family of up to two adults and a buffet breakfast is provided for the same with two Lotus Desaru Beach Resort wristbands to preserve the memories of the fun times.
2 bed-roomed suite is ideal for a group or family with up to 4 adults with buffet breakfast provided for the same. 4 wristbands are given out by the hotel to make sure you don’t forget your experience there in a hurry.
3 bed-roomed suite is only allowed 6 adults on the standard charge, any additional will incur extra costs. Buffet breakfast and four branded wristbands complete the amazing package.
4 bed-roomed suite is hands down the largest and most spacious suites and the resort allows up to 8 adults to share the suites and the same number of beds. Branded promotional wristbands are provided for each of those to preserve the memories of their stay.
Pent Houses are simply the epitome of spacious accommodation as offered by the resort and are ideal for the large family that does not shy away from splashing large amounts on holiday accommodation. A full course buffet breakfast, strong WI-FI signal at a small fee, and wristbands are provided for up to 6 occupants of the penthouses.
NOTE:
Anyone above 12 years – no free accommodation is provided for them.
For children below 12, free accommodation is available on condition that they are sleeping on already existing beds, request for extra beds need extra charges.
Meetings or conference facilities are available for hire by all groups corporate or family on a first-come-first-served basis.
If you plan to hire one of these is it for a seminar, workshop, company retreats or family gatherings, you are advised to make early bookings as they attract high demand.
2.4 Lotus Desaru Restaurant
There is a Lotus Desaru Seafood Restaurant in the resort and is open to the public, until some hours past midnight every day.
For your meals, you can decide to call room service who will deliver your preferred meals straight to your room, which has a dining area and kitchenette exactly for that purpose.
Better still, if you are the social type, you might want to visit or take your family to the resort’s restaurant which serves all the major world delicacies prepared by professional chefs and decent service.
Due to the large size of the restaurant and the number of people it serves, be prepared to wait for quite some time for your food to arrive.
The best way to avoid the long wait is by placing an order in advance, the restaurant has some discounts to this effect so you might want to try it out.
Fast foods and coffee aficionados are not left behind, Teratai Coffee House where you can also find some snacks while also getting to meet and know the crowd there, who knows you might find your lifetime friend(s) here!
Teratai Coffee House stocks most of the different types of coffee including espressos, lattes, cappuccinos, and mochas. If you are the type that can’t go a day without a cup or two of coffee, this I for you.
2.5 Drinks & Entertainment
For nightlife and alcohol lovers, there are two fully stocked bars at the resort each with its own theme and color. The bars serve all kinds of drinks like Russian vodka, whiskey, beer, malt and the finest and high-quality wine with prices depending on the quality and type of drink.
Mostly though, the drinks at the bar are on the higher end of the price level and you may be forced to cough up more than you normally would at your local.
The service and atmosphere make up for the prices though, and by the end of the night, you won’t be thinking of how much you spent on drinks but on how much fun you had.
On the entertainment part, each of the bars is fitted with a modern high-end sound system which is sure to keep the atmosphere calm and classy through the night.
No loud and irritating music here, just the right sound and intensity to keep you entertained without any damage to your eardrums.
2.6 Booking & Inquiries
If Lotus Desaru resort is in your holiday plans, you can get room prices and other details at lotusdesaru.com.
This entry, you’ll take a closer look at the different sections of the theme park together with all the activities on offer for visitors.
Whether you’re with family or visiting with friends, there’s something for everyone at Legoland Malaysia.
And in today’s post, I’ll going to review all about Legoland Malaysia Theme Park and to discover what’s in the theme park, what activities you can get involved, and more details on how to get there with our quick guide below.
So, you’ll have more time to spend with your loved ones during the next break.
Let’s check it out, Legoland Malaysia Theme Park review!
Legoland Malaysia Review (Theme Park)
Legoland Malaysia Theme Park is a part of the Iskandar Malaysia, the southern economic development of the state of Johor which saw the creation of the town of Iskandar Puteri (previously known as Nusajaya).
The town encompassing areas of commercial centers, retail malls, residential areas, education hubs, offices and hotels.
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It is Malaysia’s first international theme park, the first Legoland in Asia, and also the 6th of its kind around the world. It is the largest theme park in the country and is located in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, Malaysia.
It is one of the most wonderful theme parks in Asia & popular places to visit in Malaysia.
In operation since its inception in 2012, the theme park is now home to over 40 rides, interactive games and attractions sprawling over some 76 acres.
The beauty of this park lies in the fact that it is designed for children’s fun while keeping them and their parents (accompanying adults) engaged and happy as well.
This means that every ride demands that the rider gets fully involved in the ride by pulling, pushing, constructing, un-constructing, etc.
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How To Get To Legoland Malaysia Theme Park From Singapore
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Legoland Malaysia Theme Park Map
9 Attractions In Legoland Malaysia Theme Park
We shall delve into the different sections that make up Legoland Malaysia Theme Park, and what you can expect when visiting these areas, as well as guidelines and restrictions to adhere to so you’re able to plan your journey through Legoland Malaysia more efficiently.
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That means you have more time to spend with your loved ones having fun exploring. There are 8 themed areas, each one competing with the other for the fun and pleasure it offers. Here is the breakdown of the different areas of the theme park in Legoland Malaysia:
The Beginning
Lego City
Miniland
Lego Ninjago World
Imagination
Lego Kingdoms
Lego Technic
Land of Adventure
1. The Beginning
Aptly named as this is where you will start your trek into the theme park, giving you an insight of more excitement to come your way.
The Beginning, or the entrance way into the theme park is an entrance like no other built with giant Lego blocks. The area of The Beginning is the place where you purchase or collect your entrance tickets.
Not only that, you’ll find that the spacious entrance way is complete with shops selling Lego brick and souvenirs and there’s even a café to grab a quick bite before you head in.
Don’t worry if you’ve found yourself abit overwhelmed with excitement, there’s always a helpful Legoland Malaysia personnel on the grounds to assist you.
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2. Lego City
In Lego City, kids have control as the games and activities are all interactive, and for the young at heart you’re welcome to join in the fun too. There are 8 attractions in Lego City, and 2 eateries.
The attractions and games in Lego City are popular because they allow children to drive, navigate, steer various automobiles, ships and even planes and fire trucks, with everything made out of Lego of course. Out of the eight attractions, one is actually a live performance show on stage, not to be missed by any Ninjago fan out there.
The Driving School and the Junior Driving School has children steer and drive Lego cars and even race. The Driving School also educates children about road safety and signals, fun and educational playtime all rolled into one, and students of this driving school will be awarded with a special Lego Driver’s License.
The Boating School on the other hand is a more relaxed ride, guests steer down the water path controlling the boat’s speed, although it can’t go very fast so there’s no racing here.
Another ride where guests can steer is at Lego City Airport. Younger guests, three years and above can enjoy this ride and steer the direction of the Lego planes, and be their own pilot.
Other areas worth checking out in this section of the park are Lego Express ride, Lego Rescue Academy. Take a ride aboard the Lego Express, where children and adults alike board for a Lego train ride that routes around the park’s main attractions, plus children above 6 can ride alone by themselves as the ride itself isn’t fast moving making it a great way to see the park attractions without walking.
At the Lego Rescue Academy, guests will enjoy playing the role of a firefighter as they battle fires using the fire hoses and feel like a real hero for the day. There are no actual fires, so don’t worry! This activity is suited for kids 4 years and above.
At Lego City Stage where guests can catch a live performance of Ninjago’s Kai and friends as they battle the evil Clouse. Cutting edge imagery together with puppetry and animation with special effects offers viewers a truly unique performance not to be missed.
Ride Restrictions For Boating School:
Riders must be able to walk for certain distance and 1 years old to enjoy this ride.
Riders must be at least 120cm & above in height and 6 years old to ride alone.
Riders below 120cm must be accompanied by an adult (at least 12 years old).
Ride Restrictions For Driving School:
Riders must be above 6 to 13 years old to enjoy this ride.
Riders must be able to reach the steering wheel and pedals.
Ride Restrictions For Junior Driving School:
Riders must be above 3 to 5 years old to enjoy this ride.
Riders must be able to reach the steering wheel and pedals.
Ride Restrictions For Lego City Airport:
Riders must be at least 80cm & above in height and 3 years old to enjoy this ride.
Riders must be at least 120cm & above in height and 6 years old to ride alone.
Riders below 120cm must be accompanied by an adult (at least 12 years old).
Ride Restrictions For Lego Express:
Riders must be at least 120cm & above in height and 6 years old to ride alone.
Ride Restrictions For Rescue Academy:
Riders must be at least 90cm & above in height and 4 years old to enjoy this ride.
Riders must be at least 110cm & above in height and 6 years old to ride alone.
Riders below 110cm must be accompanied by an adult (at least 12 years old).
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3. Miniland
This section of the theme park is one that is included in all the Legoland around the world. Miniland showcases true to life miniatures of famous landmarks around the region, the world and in its home city, here in Johor.
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All the reviews about the Theme Park are only praises for the beautiful, unique and innovative rides and overall design. The Park has at its heart the Legoland Miniland where various famous buildings from all over Asia and world are replicated to perfection in 1:20 scale.
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You’ll recognize from the amazing brick art work which replicates famous city landmarks such as Singapore’s Merlion, Malaysia’s Petronas Twin Towers, Cambodia’s Angkor Wat, Egyptian Pyramids and India’s Taj Mahal are among the many on display.
The miniature buildings are all made of LEGO bricks making it look like a magical world. There are some 70 million plus LEGO bricks used to make these buildings – and this is so amazing to see. The displays can be enjoyed of children of all ages since they can push buttons to switch on the sounds or to light up the landmark displays.
For a bit on the background of each iconic landmark, you can join the Miniland guided tour with a Guest Experience Office who will take you to each landmark and share valuable facts and history of each display.
Lucky families who sign up for the guided tour get a chance to be given a complimentary Guided Tour Limited Edition brick, available while stock last, and given one piece each per family.
The guided tour is conducted Friday through Sunday from 16:00 until 17:00, and lasts about 20- 30 minutes, so if you’re interested do meet up with the officer at Singapore Cluster in Miniland before 16:00.
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4. LEGO Ninjago World
For true Ninja’s this world revolves around Ninja Kai, his friends and of course, his sensei. Step into Kai’s world and challenge yourself with the activities here, to see if you’re a true ninja!
Guests can expect to try out their ninja skills building a replica of the Monastery of Spinjitsu, take a spin on the spinning platform to test out your ninja balancing skills, take part in a 3D interactive water game, and spot Kai in his friends in awesome display of the characters from Ninjago.
The main highlight of LEGO Ninjago The Ride is the Ninjago 4D ride. The first ever sensory controlled 4D ride in Asia, is here in Legoland Malaysia. Immersive, enthralling and interactive, it’s a ride at the forefront of ride and projection technology.
Watch and get involved in the Ninjago world as your hand controls special powers to defeat the Great Devourer and save the land! You hand gestures will be able to disperse fire, earth, ice and lightning powers all from your seat throughout the ride, as you travel to the different lands in Ninjago.
This ride requires warriors to be a minimum height of 115cm and at least 6 years of age, while those under the height and age limit must be accompanied by an adult, sitting with them in the same ride car. Younger warriors are not recommended for this ride as the sounds, lights and animation may cause distress from sensory overload.
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Put yourself to the test and see if can replicate the iconic Ninjago Monastery. Zane’s Temple Build gets guests building this famous temple to lend a hand like a true ninja will. And once you’ve lent your ninja skills in building how about sprucing your ninja looks at the Sensei’s Shop where you’ll find all your ninja gear, models of Ninja Kai’s world and more.
Ride Restrictions For Lego Ninjago World:
Riders must be at least 115cm & above in height and 4 years old.
Riders below 115cm and below 4 years old must be accompanied by an adult in the same vehicle.
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5. Imagination
A large play area with interactive activities, games and rides this section of the park also includes a restaurant, Pizza Mania. There are six attractions in this section designed for children to get creative and build with bricks with Lego or larger Duplo bricks for the smaller adventurer.
Of the attractions, three are rides suitable for small children, however each ride does have a minimum age and height limit, and where the guests do not meet the requirements; a companion or guardian is needed.
For a ride with the whole family, the Observation Deck takes guests to spectacular heights to view the whole of Legoland. The ride is a circular glass pod and turns slowly as it reaches for the top of the tower. For 360 degree views from way up high, guests’ minimum are of 6 years old and 120 cm in height.
To experience a ride with no mechanics involved, try out the Kids Power Tower. Guests will learn about the pulley system which allows guests to pull themselves up and down the ride. Educational and fun even for adults. Guests need to be of 4 years and meet a minimum of 100cm for this ride.
Smaller guests can enjoy an easy moving Duplo train ride, on the Duplo Express which takes guest around Duplo Playtown. The ride is a replica of the larger Lego Express located in Lego City. The ride can accommodate guests of 1 year and above with a minimum of 80cm in height.
For more building and constructing fun, head to the indoor Build & Test area. Fully covered and air conditioned, offers some relief from the outside heat and allows for guest to get creative in building towers from blocks and then testing them on an earthquake platform. Guests can then take part in a competition to see which tower will survive the dreaded earthquake test.
Based on the popular The Lego Movie 4D and series, LEGO Studios is a special screening of the movie in 4D, an immersive movie experience complete with wind, water and fog effects to bring the story and characters to life.
The first screening of the movie was aired in cinemas in 2014, and this 4D movie you’re going to watch in Legoland bring back to the big screen the same characters, but what’s special is that there’s a new villain made for the screening here in Legoland. Only way to find out how the different the story is, is to watch it in Legoland Malaysia.
Showtimes begin from 11:00 daily, and The Lego Movie also has a Mandarin version which airs at 16:00 daily. There are other Lego movies screenings as well, do check with the theater on screening times.
Ride Restrictions For Duplo Express:
Riders must be at least 80cm & above in height and 1 years old.
Riders must be at least 100cm & above in height and 6 years old to ride alone.
Riders below 100cm must be accompanied by an adult (at least 12 years old).
Ride Restrictions For Kids Tower Power:
Riders must be at least 100cm & above in height and 4 years old.
Riders must be at least 120cm & above in height and 8 years old to ride alone.
Riders below 120cm must be accompanied by an adult (at least 12 years old).
Ride Restrictions For Observation Tower:
Riders must below 1 years old is not allowed.
Riders must be at least 120cm & above in height and 6 years old to ride alone.
Riders below 120cm must be accompanied by an adult (at least 12 years old).
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6. Lego Kingdoms
A section of the theme park that’s created to reflect medieval kingdoms and castles, let your imagination run wild with the choice of rides, play areas and activities on offer here. Be a king, warrior or princess for the day, it’s possible in Lego Kingdoms.
This world is all about the medieval times, with dragons castles, kings, knights and princesses were to be found. The atmosphere is filled with traditional music of the era lends to the realistic feel of the land.
There are many play areas here, including The Forestmen’s Hideout where guests can play, run and climb in a castle, for sure they can’t do this in any other castle. There are rides here for smaller knights and princesses and The Royal Joust is for the younger ones only.
A roller coaster, the Dragon’s Apprentice is for the brave and who meet the minimum of 100cm and of four years of age. Guests below the requirements are to be accompanied by a companion of at least 12 years of age. Bigger children and adults can make their way to the larger coaster, The Dragon.
It’s one among the most popular rides which will take you right through the LEGO Kingdom Castles. The ride moves at 60 km/hr and will show you the Royal Family dining, the torture chamber of the palace, and the treasure that the dragon is guarding.
After the excitement of the roller coaster, smaller thrill seekers can try out the Royal Joust ride, where they’ll be taken on a Lego horse ride, akin to actually being a real horse ready to battle an opponent and emerge the champion. Junior jousters from 4- 11 years old and above 92cm in height can enjoy this ride.
Merlin’s Challenge ride in this section is another ride suited for smaller warriors and princesses as they’re taken round in a circle spun by no other than the legendary wizard, Merlin. Guests permitted must be of 4 years and above and reach a height of 100cm.
This section includes two restaurants, and King’s Market a shop fit for you and for royalty, to complete your adventure. Make your way to the Castle Stage for short performances, happening twice a day with the second slot occurring at 16:00 daily.
Ride Restrictions For Dragon’s Apprentice:
Riders must be at least 100cm & above in height and 4 years old.
Riders must be at least 120cm & above in height and 6 years old to ride alone.
Riders below 120cm must be accompanied by an adult (at least 12 years old).
Ride Restrictions For Merlin’s Challenge:
Riders must be at least 100cm & above in height and 4 years old.
Riders must be at least 120cm & above in height and 8 years old to ride alone.
Riders below 120cm must be accompanied by an adult (at least 12 years old).
Ride Restrictions For Royal Joust:
Riders must be at least 92cm & above in height and 4 to 11 years old to enjoy this ride. (single rider)
Ride Restrictions For The Dragon:
Riders must be at least 100cm & above in height and 6 years old to enjoy this ride
Riders below 120cm must be accompanied by an adult (at least 12 years old).
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7. Lego Technic
As Lego fans are aware, Technic is the line of Lego bricks that’s suitable for older children and teens, and created to enable creativity to be fused with the basics of engineering such as pulleys and wheels all interconnected into a finished movable structure, resulting more often into robots and vehicles.
In this section, children can discover various play centers which encourages them to build and help unleash their creativity through play workshops. Lego Technic also encompasses a Lego Star Wars Miniland, a Lego Star Wars Outlet, two eateries and a number of rides and attractions all based on Lego Technic build and parts.
Do check out the Lego Academy and the Lego Mindstorms where children can unleash their creativity by building robots, cars, spaceships or buildings and learn about programming for robots and even set the robots to go into battle against one another.
For some family fun, get on the Technic Twister, as you spin around and around in the large Lego pods. You can even control the speed of the pod by turning the wheel in the center of the pods.
For a ride with more splash, head over the Aquazone Wave Racers, where pods sits up to two people and guests can steer their way through the water track as the track carries them around in their pods.
All we have to say it watch out for the water bombs aheas! Ride restrictions are set at age minimum of 6 years old and guests height of at least 100cm.
Not forgetting the rides in this section, a special mention of the ride Project X, a roller coaster suitable for children 120cm and above with those below the requirement to be accompanied by an adult.
This ride will get you hear racing and screaming as it turns and carries you full speed down the track at 18 meters high. Thrill seekers will want to return to this ride for a second go.
Ride Restrictions For Aquazone Wave Racers:
Riders must be at least 100cm & above in height and 6 years old.
Riders must be at least 120cm & above in height and 8 years old to ride alone.
Riders below 120cm must be accompanied by an adult (at least 12 years old).
Ride Restrictions For Project X & Technic Twister:
Riders must be at least 110cm & above in height and 4 years old.
Riders must be at least 120cm & above in height and 6 years old to ride alone.
Riders below 120cm must be accompanied by an adult (at least 12 years old).
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8. Land of Adventure
Take a journey back in time from the time of the dinosaurs to the Egyptian times in the Land of Adventure, which includes four rides and attractions with one eatery.
Next to Egypt Land is Dino Island, home to an impressive ride which takes you through the land filled with dinosaurs, and one of the wettest rides in the park, so it’s best to get prepared before you board this thrilling log ride.
Back in Egypt Land, you’ll find more activities and games which allow children to get active while solving challenges and even hunting for treasure.
If you’re up for a real hunt, do head to Lost Kingdom Adventure and get ready for a laser-treasure hunting adventure, where you collect points to emerge the winner, safe from inside your moving car.
All rides in this section do apply the a minimum height and weight restrictions, do check the restrictions board before you line up for the ride, with the only exception being Pharoah’s Revenge suitable for most children as the activities involving jumping, hopping, skipping through challenges with foam balls.
Another ride popular in this section is the Beetle Bounce, named as the ride pull you up up to 15 feet in the air, and brings you down in a series of jagged movements. Your feet will be dangling and you’ll feel the ride might drop at any moment is part of the excitement.
Ride Restrictions For Beetle Bounce:
Riders must be at least 90cm & above in height and 2 years old to enjoy this ride.
Riders must be at least 105cm & above in height and 4 years old to ride alone.
Riders below 105cm must be accompanied by an adult (at least 12 years old).
Ride Restrictions For Dino Island:
Riders must be at least 110cm & above in height and 6 years old to enjoy this ride.
Riders must be at least 130cm & above in height and 8 years old to ride alone.
Riders below 130cm must be accompanied by an adult (at least 12 years old).
Ride Restrictions For Lost Kingdom Adventure:
Riders must be at least 80cm & above in height and 2 years old to enjoy this ride.
Riders must be at least 120cm & above in height and 6 years old to ride alone.
Riders below 120cm must be accompanied by an adult (at least 12 years old).
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Hotel Near Legoland Malaysia
1. Legoland Malaysia Hotel
The official hotel on Legoland grounds is the Legoland Malaysia Hotel, and is located towards the entrance of the theme park. You can’t miss the hotel when you’re making you’re way into the park, and as with everything in Legoland it is colorful and bright.
Also read: 11 Best Homestay Near Legoland Malaysia
We’ll break down into more detail about the hotel below, so you’re fully informed to make the best decision for your group or family when you’re making a booking to stay here.
Legoland Hotel Malaysia Review
The hotel has a total of 249 rooms, and Legoland Hotel Malaysia is rated as a 4-star accommodation.
From large themed rooms to play areas and bricks, along with the property being on Legoland grounds itself, there are many reasons why so many make this hotel their choice stay when visiting Legoland Malaysia. Let’s find out more on why below.
Legoland Hotel Malaysia Themed Rooms
What attracts visitors and guest most are the rooms in the hotel. Each room follows a different theme and its decorated and fitted out completely according to its theme.
There are 3 themes altogether namely Pirate, Kingdom and Adventure rooms, and all themed rooms sleeps from 5 people up to 8, in a two room accommodation.
The rooms include all modern facilities and amenities and what’s cool is that whichever room you pick to stay in, your room will include a treasure hunt activity and Lego bricks to play with for endless hours of more fun and adventure.
Book Kingdom themed rooms for sweeping views of the theme park, as these rooms are placed on the higher floors.
Attractions In Legoland Hotel Malaysia
For activities in the hotel, it starts in the hotel lobby, where guests are greeted with a giant Lego castle and play area, where children play while the adults check- in. Next to the castle is an equally impressive pirate ship play area with more Lego bricks to play with.
Opposite the castle in the lobby there is also another play area, suited for smaller children with tables and chairs for them to play and build their bricks on. Parents, be forewarned, as children tend to stay glued to this area for quite some time!
Another play area in the hotel is located near the lobby, next to the shop. It’s very spacious and allows children to play freely with more giant bricks and illustrated carpeted flooring.
There’s a swimming pool in the hotel, and it’s located on the fifth floor. 2 pools in fact, a medium sized heated pool and a smaller wading pool. Shade for this area is provided by the large white canopies covering most of the pool area, and from a distance they look like sails of a boat.
Towels are provided for guests, and of course there are large Lego bricks to play with thought the ones at the pool are much softer and can float.
Looking for more hotels or resorts near Legoland Malaysia, click here: 15 Best Hotel Near Legoland Malaysia, 7 Resorts Near Legoland Malaysia
Dining Options In Legoland Hotel Malaysia
Other than in- room dining, there are three eateries in the hotel, so you don’t have to make your way out of the hotel for a quick bite and some refreshments.
There are a total of 3 eateries in the hotel, with a range of food. Take your pick from the list of three below, here are what’s available:
Quite a popular spot for families to dine in from breakfast at 7:00 until closing at 22:00 daily this eatery sees quite a high number of visitors and can accommodate up to 420 seated guests at any one time.
The restaurant has a large selection of Asian and Western dishes along the buffet line, though if you’re eating light you can always order a ala carte dish from the menu.
A less casual eatery is the Italian restaurant, Di Mattoni. Pastas, pizzas, anti pasti and all typical Italian dishes are available here.
Not so Italian are the burgers on the menu, a selection of desserts and soups to fill you up. It is recommended you make a reservation during peak season and you may do so by calling them at +607 560 3888. The restaurant operates daily from 17:00-22:30.
The latest addition to the eateries in the hotel this outlet a Japanese restaurant serving up all you favorites such as sushi, sashimi, noodles and more prepared by Kai’s talented team of chefs.
Serving up authentic Japanese cuisine, fuel up here, as you’re hosted by Kai, Ninjago’s hero himself, and if you’re lucky might just make a special appearance to entertain you and your family.
Tips On Visiting Legoland Malaysia Theme Park
We’ll share some handy tips for you to keep in mind when you’re booking your room here in Legoland Hotel Malaysia. Let’s get right in on these useful tips below.
Discounts on all rooms with an annual pass purchase
Book Premium Rooms on higher floors for greater views of the park
Look out for room and theme park deals for more savings
Corner rooms can get sunny
Lego bricks available to play with almost everywhere
In-room games
Call ahead to state if you’re opting for express check-in/out
Do request for a room with park views or enquire ahead on views
Booking Pirate rooms do enquire about air-cond section, as non air-cond sections do have mosquitoes
Book Premier rooms for more Lego experience and mostly all facing the park
Request for room to be away from the lift area as gets noisy and crowded
To get the smooth trip to Legoland Theme Park Malaysia, you need to consider 3 important aspects as below:
In the theme park itself dotted around the grounds are various cafes and restaurants, so you’re never far from an eatery to munch and grab some refreshments as you make your way through the park.
There are a total of 11 eateries in Legoland Malaysia. You won’t get hungry here as these cafes and restaurants are dotted around the theme park to keep you filled and hydrated. We’ve listed these below for your convenience.
1. Asian Deli
Location: Lego Technic
Food: Asian classics and local Malaysian delights of Nasi Lemak, Chicken Curry Rice, Assam Laksa and Roasted Chicken Wings.
Price range: From RM 18 onwards
Opening hours: 10:00-18:00 Daily, and until 19:00 on weekends
2. Beach Grill
Location: Legoland Water Park
Food: Light snacks such as nuggets, sausages, burgers, fish fingers fries, desserts and drinks.
Price range: Average of RM20 for combo meal including a drink
Opening hours: 10:00-18:00 Daily
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3. Brick Café
Location: Legoland Water Park
Food: Light meals of sandwiches, smoothies and snacks.
Price range: Average of RM20 for combo meal including a drink
Opening hours: 10:00-18:00 Daily
4. Burger Junction
Location: Land of Adventure
Food: Light meals of burgers and hot dogs and soft drinks.
Price range: Kids combo meal RM18, Adults combo meal RM25
Opening hours: 10:00-18:00 Daily, and until 19:00 on weekends
5. Castle Fried Chicken
Location: Lego Kingdoms
Food: Fried chicken, chicken snacks, popcorn chicken
Opening hours: 11:00-17:30 Daily, and until 18:00 on weekends
6. Cool Hut
Location: Lego Technic
Menu: variety of juices, soft drinks, milkshakes, Ice Kacang and frozen drinks.
Opening hours: 11:00-17:30 Daily, and until 18:00 on weekends
7. Kings Grill
Location: Lego Kingdoms
Menu: Grilled chicken, sausages, hot waffles and ice cream
Price range: RM 25 onwards for a combo meal
Opening hours: 10:00-18:00 Daily, and until 19:00 on weekends
8. Market Restaurant
Location: Lego City
Menu: Asian and Western wide menu from roast chicken, pastas, pizzas, desserts, fruit cups, chicken rice, salads and more
Opening hours: 11:00-17:30 Daily, and until 18:00 on weekends
9. Pizza Mania
Location: Imagination
Menu: Italian cuisine, pastas, pizzas, organic salad and vegetarian menu available upon request
Opening hours: 11:00-17:30 Daily, and until 18:00 on weekends
10. Snack Corner
Location: Lego City
Menu: Chicken popcorn, milkshakes, ice cream
Opening hours: 11:00-17:30 Daily, and until 18:00 on weekends
11. The Café
Location: The Beginning
Menu: Hearty meals such as pies, lasagna, sandwiches, baked goods and many more.
Opening hours: 11:00-17:30 Daily, and until 18:00 on weekends
Shopping At Legoland Malaysia
Lego fans and soon to be Lego fans are in for a treat as the theme park has 9 shops to visit and to do a some shopping while you’re here. Here’s what you can find at these unique shops on the theme park grounds.
1.Big Shop
Location: The Beginning
What’s here: Lego sets, souvenirs, stationary and more
2. King’s Market
Location: Lego Kingdoms
What’s here: Accessories, costumes and special merchandise to complete your fairytale story
3. Lego Star Wars Outlet
Location: Lego Technic
What’s here: All Star Wars Lego sets including some hard to acquire sets and official Lego Star Wars merchandise
4. Mini Market
Location: The Beginning
What’s here: Convenience store for all your adventure needs including hats, sunglasses and personal attire
5. Sensei’s Shop
Location: LEGO Ninjago World
What’s here: Official Ninjago merchandise, Ninjago Lego sets
6. The Brick Shop
Location: The Beginning
What’s here: Lego souvenirs, accessories and more Lego sets
7. Stage Shop
Location: Lego City
What’s here: Ninjago costumes and apparel, and official souvenirs
8. Surf Shop
Location: Legoland Water Park
What’s here: swimwear, sunglasses and sunscreen
9. Adventurer’s Depot
Location: Land of Adventure
What’s here: Plus plush, Adventure-themed apparel and LEGO toys
Legoland Malaysia Theme Park InfoAddress: 7, Jalan Legoland, Medini, 79100 Iskandar Puteri (Nusajaya), Johor, Malaysia.
Phone: +60 7-597 8888 (9:00am – 7:00pm Daily)
Legoland Malaysia Theme Park Opening Hours: 10:00am – 6:00 Daily
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With this incredible list of things to do in JB in hand, you can be sure to enjoy the most amazing JB trip!
Come see what lies on the other side of the Johor Causeway!
31 Things To Do In Johor Bahru (JB)
1. Bargain Hunt At The Johor Premium Outlet (Kulai)
Of all the things to do in Johor Bahru (JB), this is probably the best place to snatch up a quality bargain in Johor.
They have local brands as well as international brands (like Coach, Dockers, Ralph Lauren, etc) at pretty affordable rates.
Even more than the Genting Premium Outlet.
The complex is open air so be prepared for the heat!
Or you can grab a snack and a cool drink at the food court.
2. Shop At Komtar JBCC & Johor Bahru City Square
A reasonably new mall in Johor Bahru, Komtar JBCC opened its door in 2014.
Come here for some retail therapy as they have plenty of stores (5 levels) to browse through!
There’s something for the kids too – check out No. 11 in this list!
As a bonus, the mall is walking distance to the Malaysian immigration office and there is the neighboring mall, Johor Bahru City Square, another great excuse to stretch out your legs!
3. Pet A Majestic Bird At Desaru Ostrich Farm
Have a closeup encounter with one of nature’s most impressive birds. At Desaru Ostrich Farm, they have more than 200 ostriches.
Although the farm is teeming with the large reptiles, it is surprisingly well maintained.
The friendly caretaker may be around to give you a small tour around the farm (for no extra fee too!).
You will see baby crocodiles up close and if you’re willing enough, you can try some crocodile meat or satay!
Tip: It’s RM20 for 3 live chickens to feed the crocodiles. Keep an extra careful watch on your kids while you are there!
Location: Lots 1289 Jalan Sembilan, 81940 Kota Tinggi, Johor, Malaysia. Ticket Price: RM8 (Adult), RM4 (Child)
5. Enjoy The Shimmer Of Fireflies At Kota Tinggi
Looking for family-friendly night activity? Seek no more!
At Firefly Valley Leisure Park or Kota Tinggi Firefly Park, you can take a boat tour out to the mangroves to see an amazing spectacle created by the glow of hundreds of fireflies.
It’s definitely not something you can see in a city like Singapore!
Tip: Do not go during the full moon or it will be too bright to see the fireflies clearly! On that note, do not bring a flashlight either!
6. Make A Stopover At Johor Zoo To See The Animals
One of the more budget-friendly things you can do in JB is to go to the zoo!
Johor Zoo is quite old (built in 1928) but is home to numerous species of animals including the usual lions, tigers, elephants, etc.
Try to come around feeding time so you can interact with the animals when they are most awake!
Location: Jalan Gertak Merah, Taman Istana, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia Contact: +607-223 0404 Opening Hours: 9:00am – 6:00pm Ticket Price: Malaysian: RM2 (Adult), RM1 (Child)
7. Enjoy Good Seafood
Without a doubt, having some savory seafood is one of the most crowd-pleasing things to do in JB!
Here are is a highly sought-after option you should look into:
Todak Seafood Restaurant in Johor Bahru (旗鱼海番村) – a variety of seafood dishes beckon you to this quaint pier-style restaurant which overlooks the Straits. What more could you want?
Location: 1, Kg. Orang Asli, Kampung Teluk Jawa, 81750 Masai, Johor, Malaysia. Contact: +607-386 3696 Opening Hours: 11:30am to 11:30pm
8. Take A Stroll Along The Promenade At Puteri Harbour
Close to item No. 24 on this list, you can enjoy an evening walk here with your significant other!
This will not be particularly fun for the kids. As there are just the harbour views and some private boats.
However, there is a great selection of restaurants and bars to choose if you fancy having dinner there!
Location: Puteri Harbour, 79100 Iskandar Puteri, Johor, Malaysia.
9. Unleash Your Inner LEGO Fans At LEGOLAND Malaysia
Malaysia’s first international theme park since 2012, LEGOLAND features giant Lego sculptures and a variety of rides scattered across 8 different zones.
A must-visit for Lego lovers!
It can get quite hot while you’re exploring the park so you might want to check out the Legoland water park next door while you’re there!
There is also the marine attraction, Sea Life!
Tip: Go on a weekday to avoid the crowds
Location: 7, Jalan Legoland, 79250 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia Contact: +607-597 8888 Opening Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Friday to Sunday: 10:00am – 7:00pm
10. Walk Back In Time At The Chinese Heritage Museum
With 4 floors of Chinese immigrant history complete with English signage, you can learn about the lives of the first Chinese who made Johor Bahru their home. And when it was still mostly jungle too!
See what skills each Chinese ethnic group specialized in. For example, the Hakkas dabbled in Chinese medicine while the Cantonese did carpentry.
There is an audio guide available if you would like to wander around on your own.
Location: 42, Jalan Ibrahim, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. Contact: +607-2249 633 Opening Hours:
Tuesday to Sunday: 9:00am – 5:00pm Closed on: Mondays Ticket Price: RM6 (Adult)
11. Let Your Kids Make Merry At The Angry Birds Theme Park
The colorful Angry Birds Theme Park is inside a shopping mall so it might be worth your while to combine a visit here with item 2 on this list.
As with any theme park, there are arcade games and rides but these cater mostly to children below 10 years old.
Plus, they have some shows featuring characters from the Angry Birds franchise.
You can pretty much stay here all day too since it only closes at 10 pm.
12. Enrich Yourself With Culture At Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque
If you like architecture, don’t miss out this one on this list of things to do in Johor!
Built in the late 19 century like the royal palace (item No 23 on this list), the unique architecture of the mosque is a combination of Western (British colonial), Moorish and Islamic design.
The four minaret towers are even fashioned in the style of British clock towers!
Inside the white-marbled interior, the mosque can comfortably accommodate a few thousand devotees at once.
Location: Jalan Gertak Merah, Masjid Sultan Abu Bakar, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.
13. Cafe-hunt Down Memory Lane At Jalan Tan Hiok Nee
This old street takes its name after the founder of Johor Bahru. You can still see some beautiful colonial buildings and traditional shop houses here.
Pick up something special from an antique shop or simply pop into one of the restaurants or cafes for a bite.
14. Gaze Upon Splendid Architecture At Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple
Opened since 1922, this Hindu temple has quite the reputation for being the world’s first glass Hindu building.
All that glass catches the glint of the sun.
Another fascinating element of this temple is the fact that there are statues belonging to other faiths (Christianity and Buddhism) inside.
Try to squeeze this interesting structure into your schedule if you can.
Location: Jalan Tun Abdul Razak 1/1, Wadi Hana, 80300 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia Contact: +607-224 5152 Opening Hours: 1:00pm – 5:00pm Ticket Price: RM10 (Adult)
15. Have A Look At The UK Farm Kluang Johor
Visitors may misinterpret the name of this eco-park to think it has something to do with UK.
It is, however, the biggest sheep and goat farm in Malaysia!
Here, you can learn all there is to know about the goat milking process. They sell fresh goats milk and other goats milk-related products too.
There are tonnes more you can do on this farm (including staying overnight!), check it out in this separate post, UK Farm Kluang in Johor.
Location: Plot 8, Project Pertanian Moden Kluang, KM13 Jalan Batu Pahat, 86000 Kluang, Johor, Malaysia. Contact: +607-759 7555 Entrance Fee:
RM47.70 (Adult), RM37.10 (Child)
16. Admire the Old Chinese Temple in Johor Bahru
Built in the late 1800s, this iconic red and white Taoist temple is a testament to the first Chinese community in Johor Bahru. Certainly a lot of history here!
It might look a little out of place next to its more modern neighbors, but it symbolizes the unity of five Chinese ethnic groups – Teochew, Hokkien, Cantonese, Hakka, and Hainanese.
The founder was Tan Hiok Nee! Continue down the list if you want to see more things you can do in Johor Bahru (JB)!
Location: Lot 653, Jalan Trus, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia Contact: +607-277 7858 Opening Hours: 7:00am – 5:00pm
17. Try Cafe-Hopping In Johor
Running out of what to do in Johor Bahru (JB)? You can always chill at the trendy cafes in Johor.
Just Want Coffee, The Factory 30 Location: 30, Jalan Mutiara Emas 5/3, Taman Mount Austin, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor Opening Hours: 12:00pm – 12:00am
Bev C’afe Location: 54, Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia Opening Hours:
Monday to Sunday: 10:00am – 7:00pm Closed on: Wednesdays
Flowers in the Window Location: 9, Jalan Dhoby, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia Opening Hours:
Monday to Sunday: 10:00am – 8:00pm Closed on: Tuesdays
(Fairly close to Zoo Johor)
C.A.T.S Cafe (JB) – Cats At Their Sanctuary Location: 31A, Lorong 2c, Kampung Bahru, 80100 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia Opening Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 12:30pm – 9:00pm
Friday to Sunday: 1.00pm – 9.30pm Closed on: Wednesdays
You can see a more extensive list of cafes in JB here.
18. Taste Traditional Fish Head Curry
The Kam Long Fish Head Curry restaurant only serves one dish (its namesake) and despite that, there’s often a long queue outside.
The only variance you can choose is whether you prefer the fish head or tail. Either part of the fish will end up in the thick curry accompanied by some okra, tomatoes, and tofu.
If you’re not vegetarian, you should make it a point to try out this popular Johor dish.
Location: 74, Jalan Wong Ah Fook, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. Contact: +6016-752 8382 Opening Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm
19. Eat Authentic Local Food At Jalan Wong Ah Fook
Kway Teow soup (pork innards is optional) at Restoran Sekee (or Ah Hua’s)
Location: 30, Jalan Segget, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Roasted Herbal Duck at the one and only Restaurant Ya Wang
Location: 28, Jalan Segget, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Hainanese Chicken chop at It Roo Cafe
Location: 17, Jalan Dhoby, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Another Hainanese Chicken chop option at Restoran Hua Mui
Location: 131, Jalan Trus, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Traditional Malaysian breakfast at Restoran Kin Wah Coffee Shop
Location: 8, Jalan Trus, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
20. Wander The Night Market Of Bazar Karat In Johor Bahru
Have some comfortable shoes as it might take you some time to rifle through all the different stalls and their multicultural wares at this night market in JB.
If you’ve been hankering for a knock-off of a particular fashion brand, you might find it here. But don’t expect to find a lot of secondhand items here.
And you might as well find some yummy food here!
Tip: Parking can be tricky! Come early.
Location: 26, 20, Jalan Segget, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 6:00pm – 12:00am
Saturday to Sunday: 7:30pm – 12:00am
21. Munch On Some Biscuits At Hiap Joo Bakery And Biscuit Factory
The queue-worthy goods and biscuits from this small 80-year old Halal bakery typically come out of a charcoal oven. This is the traditional Hainan method of making them.
You can also grab an exquisitely fluffy banana cake here among their other various cakes and buns.
Location: 13, Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. Contact: +607-223 1703 Opening Hours:
Monday to Saturday: 7:30am – 5:30pm Closed on: Sundays
22. Trek To And Take A Dip At Pulai Waterfall
It takes 2 hours on a shaded paved road (or jungle trail) to trek uphill to the waterfall if you start from the bottom of the hill. Moderate fitness is required.
Once there, you can enjoy a refreshing swim in the clear pool surrounded by tall trees.
Tip: For your own safety, do not ever stray from the trail! A man lost his life here back in 2016 when he went off trail and slipped off a ledge.
Location: Mount Pulai, Gunung Pulai Recreational Forest, 81000 Johor, Malaysia.
23. Be In Awe Of The Splendour At Istana Besar (Grand Palace Park)
The Sultan of Johor once used this grand building with Malay and Western-influenced architecture, like the Royal Palace.
Built in the late 19th century, its most striking features are the blue roof and giant dome on top.
And inside the palace, is the Royal Abu Bakar Museum. Be sure to check the Royal Family collection of heirlooms and other antiquities.
Location: Istana Besar, Taman Istana, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.
24. Go Hiking At Gunung Lambak
For some extra excitement, take a hike up to this 510 meters Gunung Lambak!
All you need is a good pair of sports shoes, a quick-dry t-shirt with long pants, lots of water and some snacks and you are SET TO GO!
Anyone with moderate fitness level (even children) will be able to enjoy 4 hours of adventurous hiking journey.
Once at the peak, take your time to breathe in the fresh air and enjoy the scenery.
To obtain more details about the hike, transportation and accommodation, you can refer to Gunung Lambak Trip Guide.
25. Pay A Visit Desaru Fruit Farm
With over 100 fruits and vegetables grown within 180 acres, this eco farm offers tours to learn about the different plants and their corresponding fruits!
Try their fruit buffet and on-site cafe that prepares some rather creative fruit dishes!
Durian lovers may want to take note of Desaru Fruit Farm. They have durian all-you-can-eat buffets here during the end of June to August.
Tip: Bring sunscreen and an umbrella to protect your skin from the sunshine!
This is actually the Sultan’s current official residence (completed in 1933) and while it’s not open to the public, visitors can still admire the well-maintained gardens outside.
Not to mention the fascinating sculpture of four arches united under a crown. And wall carvings that have a somewhat modern Art Deco influence.
The palace faces Singapore. And there’s probably a magnificent view of Singapore from the 35m tower!
27. Dabble In Horse riding at JB
In addition to all other, we’ve already listed on things to do in JB, there is horse riding!
Yes! There’s even one that is only a 10 minutes’ drive away from the Johor Causeway – Horse Valley Riding Academy.
It does not matter if you are an expert or a beginner. Regardless, you will have fun!
Here is a more thorough list of places you can do ride horses in JB.
Location: PTD 109057 Kampong Plentong Baru, 81750 Masai, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia Contact: +6017-773 2133 Opening Hours:
Tuesdays to Sundays: 7:00am – 11:00am / 4:00pm – 7:00pm Closed on: Mondays
28. Splash At Desaru Coast Water Park
Kids and adults are sure to have an exciting time here in the large and spacious Desaru Water Park. There are a few zones to explore.
Some highlights include the Riptide ride, the roller coaster, and their tidal pool.
Not too much an of crowd here yet as the park is still “new”!
Be aware that no outside food or drinks are allowed here.
Tip: Book online to save some money! And bring your own towel!
You might say Johor is a golfer’s paradise! Especially when it comes to variety – with 11 top golf courses in Johor Bahru, you’re practically spoilt for choice!
The size of these golf courses ranges from 9 to 36 holes. Perfect for beginners and experts alike.
Maybe you’ve heard of this popular 10 million dollar golf course?
Horizon Hills Golf & Country Club – winner of the 2018 Pargolf Choice Awards for a couple of categories (e.g. most challenging, well maintained).
Location: 1, Jalan Eka | Horizon Hills, Iskandar Puteri, 79100 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. Contact: +607-232 3166
30. Get Yummy Baked Treats At The Salahuddin Bakery
Another historical relic from the early 1900s, this bakery continues to keep its old interior and offer its best-selling curry puffs to the masses.
If you’ve never had a curry puff before, you are missing out!
This ubiquitous and delectable Malay treat is either baked or deep-fried until the pastry is flaky. The inside filling can be vegetarian or meat curry.
The other popular alternative is the kaya puff with similar pastry but the filling is made from coconut.
Location: 26, Jalan Dhoby, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. Contact: +607-227 3736
31. Relax At A Spa
After all the sightseeing and trying out things to do in Johor, you can take a deserving break at one of the many spas that are widespread in Johor Bahru.
Reputable spas include SPA Manja, Walea Spa & Retreat and Bangkok Spa.
Image Credits: spamanja.com
This is also a good opportunity to try out some unusual but traditional treatments like cupping and something called ear candling.
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