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Endau-Rompin National Park
This 488-square kilometers national park contains the oldest tropical rainforests in the world,
with several waterfalls and a choice of chalets, campsites and dormitories - perfect for various outdoor activities such as trekking, camping, birdwatching, fishing and four-wheel drive
excursions.
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Opening
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Mon-Fri: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m
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Pricing:
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None, but entry permits are required to visit the park.
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Contact:
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+60 7 223 7471 |
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More
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The park is closed during the rainy season from November to March.
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Getting
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Address: National Parks (Johor) Corporation, JKR 475 Bukit Timbalan,
Johor Bahru, 80000 Malaysia.
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Mount Ophir (Gunung Ledang)
This mountain forest reserve has clear and well-marked trails leading to the 1,276-metre
summit, making it perfect for jungle-trekking, and at the base of the mountain is the
Sagil Waterfall, a cooling and refreshing spot perfect for picnics.
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Opening
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24 hours.
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Pricing:
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Adults & children above eight MYR1; children below eight MYR0.50; cars MYR2.
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Contact:
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+60 6 977 2888 |
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Getting
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Address: 28 Jalan Segamat, Sagil Tangkak, Johor Bahru, 84020 Malaysia
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Royal Abu Bakar Museum
This opulent museum showcases the royal history and regal legacies of the Johor Sultanate,
in the form of antiques and stately-furnished halls.
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Opening
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Sat-Thurs: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Contact:
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+60 7 223 0555 |
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Getting
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Address: Istana Besar Johor (Johor Grand Palace), At the end of Jalan Sri Berlukar (faces Jalan Tun Dr. Ismail), Johor Bahru, 80500 Malaysia.
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Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque
Besides being one of the most arresting architectural sights in the city, this mosque is a
shining legacy of the conquest of Islam in this country more than half a millennium ago.
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Opening
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Sat-Thurs: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Pricing:
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Free
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Contact:
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+60 7 223 4935, 224 9960 (Tourist Department of Johor) |
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More
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Non-Muslims may
roam the grounds, except on Friday and during communal
prayers, which are held daily and at specific times.
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Getting
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Address: Jalan Gertak Merah, Johor Bahru, 80100 Malaysia.
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Istana Garden
The carefully landscaped and regularly maintained garden within the compound of the Grand
Palace extends over an area the size of five football fields, offering second-to-none panoramic views of the Johor Straits.
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Details
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Opening
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Mon-Sun: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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More
Info:
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+60 7 223 4935, 224 9960 (Tourist Department of Johor)
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Getting
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Address: Kawasan Kebun Bunga, Johor Bahru, 80000 Malaysia. |
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