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Johor Bahru is the capital of the state of Johor in Malaysia, and it is the country’s second largest city. Johor Bahru is logistically well located at the southern end of the Malacca Peninsula and as a border town to Singapore. You can easily cross the water between Johor Bahru and Singapore on the more than one-kilometer-long road and rail link that is located here.
Johor Bahru was founded in 1855. It happened when Temenggong Daing Ibrahim, as the ruler of Johor, moved the administrative headquarters to here. Back then, the town was known as the small Malay fishing town of Tanjung Puteri, and it was named Johor Bahru in 1866 by Ibrahim’s son and successor Temenggong Abu Bakar.
Johor Bahru experienced a period of rapid growth from the latter part of the 19th century, when there was a lot of construction and activity in the city. Johor Bahru grew continuously, and many Chinese arrived here. From the 1960s, great economic growth made the city prosper, and new industries and neighborhoods were developed.
Today, Johor Bahru’s skyline is modern with high-rise buildings, and it signifies the development of the city. There are many things to see and do in Johor Bahru, where there are several old and interesting buildings. The Sultan Ibrahim Building is one of the city’s landmarks and has been since its construction was completed as a secretariat building in 1940.
You can see the Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque as well. It was built as a state mosque in the years 1892-1900 under the rule of Sultan Abu Bakar. The city is also home to the Istana Besar, which was the residence of Sultan Abu Bakar. Today, the elegant palace is open as the Royal Abu Bakar Museum with various exhibitions and collections.
You can visit the Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple too, which is a Hindu temple with a fantastic interior. There are also quite a few attractions in the city, with Legoland Malaysia being the biggest with plenty of entertainment. If you want to enjoy the Malaysian atmosphere, you can enjoy the city’s markets such as Pasar Karat and the tasty Malaysian food.
Singapore is a capital where you can meet many of Asia’s cultures, new and old buildings as well as tropical palm beaches and pristine rainforest in a very small area. The official language is English, but many people such as Malays, Indians and Chinese all make their mark on the city, each with their own neighborhoods, shops, restaurants and festivals.
Singapore is very modern city and everywhere there is close to great modern architecture. This is not least the case in Marina Bay, where Gardens by the Bay is an awe-inspiring garden with an unforgettable design. The interesting architectural details are many and memorable.
Malacca is a Malaysian metropolis located on the Straits of Malacca, one of the most important shipping routes in the world. The strategically good location has over time meant a lot to Malacca’s development, and the city even has a natural harbor protected from storms by several small islands. The Malacca River flows through the city, dividing Malacca in two.
Malacca has a rich history. The city was the capital of the sultanate that Paramesvara founded in the 15th century. It was a time when Malacca had also become an important part of the international spice trade, and that status continued through the centuries. Around 100,000 inhabitants already lived here at the beginning of the 16th century.
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Overview of Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru is the capital of the state of Johor in Malaysia, and it is the country’s second largest city. The city is logistically well located at the southern end of the Malacca Peninsula and as a border town to Singapore. You can easily cross the water between the city and Singapore on the more than one-kilometer-long road and rail link that is located here.
Contents: Tours in the city + tours in the surrounding area
Published: Released soon
Author: Stig Albeck
Publisher: Vamados.com
Language: English
About the travel guide
The Johor Bahru travel guide gives you an overview of the sights and activities of the Malaysian city. Read about top sights and other sights, and get a tour guide with tour suggestions and detailed descriptions of all the city’s most important churches, monuments, mansions, museums, etc.
Johor Bahru is waiting for you, and at vamados.com you can also find cheap flights and great deals on hotels for your trip. You just select your travel dates and then you get flight and accommodation suggestions in and around the city.
Read more about Johor Bahru and Malaysia
Malaysia Travel Guide: https://vamados.com/malaysia
City tourism: https://visitma-lacca.my
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