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Johor Bahru

Malaysia travel guide

What to see in Johor Bahru

The border city with Singapore, with a sultan’s mosque, Legoland and markets.

Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
  • Best time: from April to January
Photo: R&F Malaysia · CC BY-SA 4.0

Johor Bahru highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque

    A blend of styles.

  2. Tan Hiok Nee Street

    Shophouses and cafés.

  3. Legoland Malaysia

    A theme park.

  4. Old Chinese Temple

    From the 19th century.

  5. Gateway to Singapore

    Across the causeway.

Day trips from Johor Bahru

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Johor Bahru

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Johor Bahru are from April to January.

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb with warnings
  3. Mar with warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec no warnings
  • February, March

    Ramadan (approximate dates)

    During the day many restaurants close or open less and museum and shop hours change. The evenings, with iftar, are very special.

    What to do: Out of respect, don’t eat or drink in the street during the day; book dinner for after sunset.

  • February

    Lunar New Year (approximate dates)

    Millions of people travel at this time: trains and flights are full and expensive, and many shops and restaurants close for several days.

    What to do: Book transport weeks in advance and expect closures for the first three days.

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: a hawker centre or a kopitiam (traditional coffee shop). The dishes you can’t miss are in the Malaysia guide.

Frequently asked questions about Johor Bahru

What to see in Johor Bahru?

Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque, Tan Hiok Nee Street, Legoland Malaysia, Old Chinese Temple and Gateway to Singapore.

What to see in Johor Bahru in one day?

Don’t miss Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque, Tan Hiok Nee Street, Legoland Malaysia, Old Chinese Temple and Gateway to Singapore. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to Johor Bahru?

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Johor Bahru are from April to January.

What day trips can you take from Johor Bahru?

Johor Bahru.

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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.