The town square along Jalan Rahmat has a hammer and chisel monument that symbolises how the town got its name.

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Facing Pulau Setindan, the long stretch of beach is the venue for the annual Pesta Air Papan (Air Papan Festival) held every May 1.

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Another historical site of great importance to the Johor Sultanate is located about 27km from Kota Tinggi town, in Teluk Sengat. This is the old Johor Fort in Johor Village.

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Bird singing competitions, bird watching, picnicking and fishing are the recommended activities at this beach located close to Kukup and Tanjung Piai.

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Ayer Hitam Animal Husbandry Centre offers exciting activities for visitors including horseback riding, fishing and camping.  

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Built in 1999, the breathtaking Masjid Jamek 2 is fashioned after the Masjid Jamek Sultan Ibrahim. It is located the opposite bank of Muar River in Tanjung Agas.

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Minyak Beku may not be very suited for swimming, but for fishing enthusiasts, you will do well visiting this beach.

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Pulau Kukup is a 15 km² island that is completely covered by mangrove forests and fringed by mudflats. 

A stark reminder of the destructive effect of war. The broken bridge is situated in a quiet town called Buloh Kasap.

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Today, tourists flock to Kota Tinggi to have a close encounter with one of nature's phenomenon - the mesmerising glow of fireflies in the thousands...

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With about 295 acres of paddy field, this agro tourism destination is located near Sungai Madek forest reserve. A visit to the village is an true experience.

The first Masjid Jamek Muar was built between the years 1884 and 1887. In the 1920s, a committee was formed to consider building a new Masjid Jamek for Muar.

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The town park along Jalan Besar provides the much-needed relief for many town folks and visitors who are looking for a ground to be away from the hustle and bustle of city scene.

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The launch of the inaugural Bangunan Sultan Ismail (BSI) Guided Tour and the Kota Iskandar Website by YB Hoo Seng Chang, EXCO for Tourism, Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs at the Kota Iskandar Visitor Information Centre, Dataran Merdeka was held in April.

Located in Pasir Gudang, about 35 minutes drive from Johor Bahru city, the Pasir Gudang Kite Museum (Muzium Layang-layang Pasir Gudang) stores a lot of heritage and cultures associated with kites and Wau.

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A gallery with a commitment to the rich Malay heritage. Its exhibits are geared to clothings, weapons, currency, manuscripts and examples of calligraphy, ceramic objects and fine art.

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Muar is an architecturally rich town, with several historical buildings that are admired for its design and historical background.

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Slightly raised above the ground, it comprises a clock tower that faces a series of fountains and the open lawns that has been a popular venue for outdoor performances and events.

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The museum occupies the Istana Besar (Grand Palace) which was specially commissioned in 1864 by the Father of Modern Johor, Sultan Abu Bakar.

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The idea to build the majestic edifice was mooted by Sultan Ibrahim to symbolise Johor's progress during that time.

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Perched upon a hill-top, the mosque combines the neo-classical Western and Islamic architecture, and is regarded as one of the most beautiful mosques in Malaysia.

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One of the oldest in the country. It was built in 1928 by Sultan Sir Ibrahim and handed over to the state government to manage in the 1960s.

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This public park provides the perfect setting at which to escape the urban jungle, with recreational activity opportunities for all the family. Kids will enjoy the well equipped playground as well as the open-air swimming pool. There are also plenty of open spaces where a picnic, a game of football or a spot of kite flying can be enjoyed.

Tanjung Emas is a quiet recreational park in town centre, and it offers visitors a relaxing relief, as it overlooks the Muar River. The town park has a food court offering local delicacies, children playground and rest shades.

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Istana Hinggap is a royal heritage of Segamat that has become an important landmark.

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Royal burial grounds with architecturally dictinct mausoleum, this site situated along Jalan Mahmoodiah and lies a short distance from the Hyatt Regency Johor Bahru.

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It is Johor's highest mountain and offers visitors crystal clear rivers and breathtaking waterfalls amidst tranquility, in an unspoilt environment.

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The old trading port is situated along Batu Pahat river, near the wet market along Jalan Shahbandar.

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The Bugis Museum, situated at the district of Pontian, is an interesting place to visit. You can expect to be exposed to Bugis artefacts and various household items used by the community.

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Sekolah Tinggi Muar or High School Muar (HSM ) as it is popularly known was founded in 1902. It is one of the oldest school in Muar district and is situated close to the Muar river together with several prominent buildings.

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His Majesty's residence. Perched on high ground with a 35m tower, the palace is a landmark to travellers coming from the north.

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Rawa Island is unmatched to any other beautiful paradise islands off Mersing. It is renowned for white coral sand, tall palm trees and offshore coral reefs.

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An architectural contrast witnessed in the town of Muar. Old but still stand the test of time, the buildings are a stark reminder of the years when the country was invaded by the mighty forces, then.

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Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), Malaysia’s largest container port, is a world-class port strategically located at the southern tip of the Malaysian peninsula and at the confluence of the busy east-west trade lanes passing through the straights of Malacca. PTP’s strategic location makes it an ideal gateway port for the region to the larger Asean (Association of South-East Nations) and Asia-Pacific markets.

It is a vast mangrove swamp where fireflies are conserved. Fireflies congregate at the Berembang trees in the swamp. This wetland is near Kota Tinggi and approximately 91 km from Johor Bahru.

Bangunan Sultan Ibrahim, the State Secretariat Building is located on Bukit Timbalan. It houses the state secretariat as well as other offices of the state government.

One of the first buildings in Kluang, this old mosque attracts people at each prayer time.

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Johor Bahru, the state capital of Johor, is a city of many attractions and the gateway to neighbouring Singapore.

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Visitors could swim, engage in beach activities, or visit the Malay kampung or simply laze away, while being massaged by the cool coastal breeze.

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Located about 8km from Mersing town, Tenglu Beach is a popular picnic area because of its proximity to the town.

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The Pineapple Museum is dedicated to this tropical plant, with interesting exhibits, artifacts, publications and information on the pineapple industry in Malaysia.

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Kota Tinggi is a district rich with the history of the Johor Sultanate. Visit some the tombs found mainly in Makam Village village, about 2 km from Kota Tinggi. Also known as Makam Sultan Mahmud Mangkat Dijulang & Makam Kucing Bertanduk.

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Built in 1955, the Temenggung Daing Ibrahim Monument is a tribute to Dato' Temenggung Daing Ibrahim who ruled and developed Johor from 1852 to 1862.

Located at the Pasir Gudang Recreational Park, Bukit Layang-Layang is the official site for the annual Pasir Gudang World Kite Festival (Festival Layang-Layang Sedunia), attracting hundreds and thousands of visitors and kiting enthusiasts from all over the world.

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In commemoration of Sultan Abu Bakar, this monument, created in the seafront opposite the courthouse as the symbol of modern Johor's architecture.

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Catching the dawn’s golden light, the passage through the town of Kota Tinggi was as sheer delight where the clock tower is situated.

Walking into a building filled with antiquities had always brought a surreal sense of having lived in the periods of the exhibits. Kota Tinggi Museum received 50,000 visitors last year and is considered as one of the most important historical reference of the Johor Sultanate. Opened to the public in 2002, the museum was officiated in 2004 and had a usable space of 6,840 square metres.

A fort built by little children to ward the invasion of the Portuguese & Acehnese.

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Tanjung Balau not only has a beautiful stretch of beach, at the nearby Malay fishing village, there is also a unique Fishermen Museum.

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Located five kilometres north of Desaru, this museum was developed by the South Johor Development Authority (KEJORA), as part of its development project in the fishing village of Tanjung Balau. Fishing has been a major economic source for the seafarers of Kota Tinggi district since long ago and the abundance of it found in the South China Sea has supported them for generations.

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Getting its name from a `village of casuarinas or palms`, Desaru in Johor has a stretch of about 25KM of white, sandy beach and lush tropical greenery.

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The historical well that gives the district its name. Besides this attraction, the beach, though is not suitable for swimming, is a nice ground for fishing and to enjoy the cool air.

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Desaru is located on the eastern tip of the peninsula has clean sandy white beaches and is popular with tourists as well as locals. It is a village of casuarinas with 25km of unspoiled beaches and lush tropical forest.

At Croc World, Teluk Sengat, you'll have the golden opportunity to get up close and personal with over 1,000 teeth-gnashing crocodiles.

Visitors have an opportunity to come up close to these majestic, tutu-totting bird ballerinas at the Ostrich Farm. The 500-odd ostriches thrive in this environment that is close to their natural habitat in the wilds.

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