Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Johor Bahru, Malaysia

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Tour Facts

Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 4.3 km
Ascend 155 m
Descend 150 m

Experience Johor Bahru in Malaysia in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Individual Sights in Johor Bahru

Sight 1: Istana Besar

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The Istana Besar or Grand Palace is the royal palace of the Sultan of Johor and is located in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

Wikipedia: Istana Besar (EN)

1409 meters / 17 minutes

Sight 2: Johor Bahru Chinese Heritage Museum

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The Johor Bahru Chinese Heritage Museum is a museum in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. The museum is about the history of Chinese community in Johor Bahru.

Wikipedia: Johor Bahru Chinese Heritage Museum (EN)

231 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 3: Bangunan Sultan Ibrahim

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The Sultan Ibrahim Building is a former state secretariat building of Johor. It is located at Bukit Timbalan in Johor Bahru. The building was constructed between 1936 and 1939 and was completed in 1940 as the British colonial government attempted to streamline the state's administration. It was officially opened by the late Sultan Ibrahim of Johor.

Wikipedia: Sultan Ibrahim Building (EN)

681 meters / 8 minutes

Sight 4: Johor Old Chinese Temple

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Johor Bahru Old Chinese Temple known as Old Temple by the locals, is a Chinese temple located in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. Located at Jalan Trus, the temple is flanked by modern skyscrapers. This temple is one of the oldest structures in the city and become the symbol of unity among five Chinese ethnic groups of Teochew, Hoklo (Hokkien), Cantonese, Hakka and Hainanese people.

Wikipedia: Johor Bahru Old Chinese Temple (EN)

1970 meters / 24 minutes

Sight 5: Johor Zoo

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The Johor Zoo is a 12.5 ha -wide zoo in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia with more than 100 animal species in the zoo displayed in 28 exhibits such as macaws, indian peafowls, great white pelicans, storks, turtles, tortoises, ostriches, emus, southern cassowaries, chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans, asian elephants, dromedary camels, chital deers, mousedeers, malayan tapirs, king cobra, raccoons, malayan porcupines, rhinoceros hornbill, celebes crested macaque, marmosets, squirrel monkey, brown capuchin, macaques, hippos, saltwater crocodiles, pythons, iguanas, civets, binturong, leopard cat, asian small-clawed otters, white handed gibbons, sambar deers, gaur, and flamingos, horses and sun bears, african lions malayan tigers,. It is located 1 km from Johor Bahru City Centre and is the only zoo administered by a state government in Malaysia.

Wikipedia: Johor Zoo (EN)

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