Planning for a holiday for this coming holidays? Getting bored of going to the similar shopping centres and themed parks? If your answers is a yes, then we recommend you going on a trip to Muar, Johor.
Muar, with the population of 127,897 (2018) people, happened to be the second biggest town of state of Johor in southern Malaysia. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Malaysia, which surrounded by scrumptious food, wonderful nature, as well as historical buildings. Thus, for all the tourists out there, be prepared for the adventurous yet exciting travel to Muar!
12 Best Attractions In Muar
- Tanjung Emas
- Sultan Ibrahim Jamek Mosque
- Muar Clock Tower
- Wetex Parade
- Sultan Ismail Bridge
- Grisek Hot Spring
- Don Hu Jurassic Park
- Nan Hai Fei Lai Temple
- Gunung Ledang
- HS Farm
- Muar Murals
- Pantai Leka
1. Tanjung Emas
If you are a nature lover and cherish the precious moment gathering with family, Tanjung Emas is definitely a place for you to visit. By walking at the walkway, enjoying the warm and humid breeze caressing your face, at the same time watching the beautiful river view, it is assured that Tanjung Emas can bring you extreme relaxation!
Besides, if merely walking by the river is not enough to satisfy your urge to engage with the nature, Tanjung Emas also provides boat service cruising along Sungai Muar for 45 minutes to an hour departure from the park so that the tourists are able to enjoy the view of Muar from the river.
In the evening, this Tanjung Emas Park will then turn to an attractive place for families, lovers, and friends. The kids are able to have fun in the playground as well as participating in various outdoor activities. What’s more is that there are kiosks for people to shade, which attract lots of lovers and partners to enjoy their time in the park.
Additional Information:
Location: Jalan Peteri, 84000 Muar, Johor, Malaysia.
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2. Sultan Ibrahim Jamek Mosque
Either if you love to explore different culture/religion, or barely wish to expand your field of view, Sultan Ibrahim Jamek Mosque must be listed in your to-go list! This mosque is located just beside Muar River, which is also near to Tanjung Emas. What makes this mosque distinct from other mosques is that it is painted with mainly blue and white. Besides, it was also built with classic Roman columns, traditional Malay elements, as well as the mixture of vintage European design.
Able to view the surrounding institutions, such as Sultan’s palace from atop of the Mosque is certainly a plus for the tourists to pay a visit.
Additional Information :
Location: Jalan Petri, Taman Sri Tanjung, 84000 Muar, Johor, Malaysia.
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3. Muar Clock Tower
This tower is painted with white and yellow colours, thus this is why it can be spotted from afar and attract a lot of people to stop by. It is located near to Muar Bus Terminal, and is considered as a local landmark in Muar.
The old English architecture id what makes it unique. However, the stairs in the tower are all padlocked for safety measure.
Additional Information :
Location: 1947, Jalan Abdullah, Pekan Muar, 84000 Muar, Johor, Malaysia.
4. Wetex Parade
It could be extreme happiness by escaping the hot weather after engaging in various outdoor activities in Muar. Wetex Parade is the leading shopping center in town and is situated near one of the five-star hotels (Classic Hotel) too!
There are also a lot of convenient stores opened inside the shopping mall, including entertainment sector, F&B sector, supermarket and so on. It has no doubt that you are able to find all the famous restaurants and markets such as The Store, McDonald, Popular, Watson, etc.
Additional Information :
Location: 69 Jalan Ali,Pekan Muar, 84000 Muar, Johor, Malaysia.
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday, 10:00am – 10:00pm
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5. Sultan Ismail Bridge
Sultan Ismail Bridge is a bridge in Muar town across Muar River. It was built to connect Bandar Maharani Muar to Tanjung Agas in Ledang district. Sometimes there will be events held around the bridge which then lead to temporary closure of the bridge. Otherwise, the bridge is worth for a pass by in the evening to enjoy the breathtaking sunset.
Additional Information:
Location: Jalan Kesang, 84000 Muar, Johor, Malaysia.
6. Grisek Hot Spring
Either you are travelling alone or with family, Grisek Hot Spring will not let you down! Why? This is because the entrance for this hot spring is FREE again! This hot spring is located between Parit Jawa and Batu Pahat, and the water temperature is between 50 to 70 degree Celsius.
Thus, this is an ideal temperature for all the travelers to enjoy a steamy dip into the 3 rings of pool in order to reduce their all day fatigues.
As for the travelers with kids, this is also a recommended place for you to enjoy your happy hour with family as there is one ring of pool specially designed for children too.
Additional Information :
Location: Kampung Sungai Gersik, 84150 Parit Jawa, 84000 Muar, Johor, Malaysia.
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday, 7:00am – 7:00pm
7. Don Hu Jurassic Park
If you are planning to have a budget travel in Muar, Don Hu Jurassic Park is definitely the place you are searching for, because IT’S FREE! Yes, the park accept zero entrance fee for you to enjoy yourself! This is certainly a perfect place for family gathering, especially family with kids, as you can see more than 30 lifelike dinosaur sculptures in the park, and it is still expanding!
Kids can surely have fun and at the same time learn different dinosaur species inside the park. Unforgettable memories can also be made while spending valuable time with family. One thing which travelers have to take note is that to make sure the park is open on the day you visit so that visitors especially the kids will not feel disappointed upon arriving.
Additional Information :
Location: Don Hu Jurassic Park Muar 2700, Pintasan Muar, Kampung Sabak Aur, 84000 Muar, Johor, Malaysia
Operating Hours:
Thursday to Tuesday: 10:00am – 6:45pm
Closed on: Wednesday
8. Nan Hai Fei Lai Temple
Nan Hai Fei Lai Temple is a Guan Yin Monastery and was founded in 1923. It is a Chinese temple and was built up with Chinese architecture style.
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This temple provides different services for the devotees such as fortune consultation, divination, an tai sui, and so on. Thus, if you wish to transform a better fortune or learn more about Buddhist society, Nan Hai Fei Lai Temple is always the best place for you to go.
Additional Information :
Location: 104, Jalan Maharani, 84000 Muar, Johor, Malaysia.
9. Gunung Ledang
Gunung Ledang, a national park surrounds with Mount Ophir, lies in Johor’s border with Melaka state, thus it requires a 30km drive form Muar town. This mountain is listed as Malaysia’s 64th highest mountain as well as the 6th most difficult mountain to climb.
It is a 5 to 6 hour energetic hike for a reasonably fit person and there are some steep rocky faces to negotiate with the aid of ropes. Despite the challenges, it still attracts a lot of hiking lovers from all around the world in all times. However, due to its danger and challenges, it is recommended to engage a guide from the Ranger’s office.
Additional Information :
Location: Mount Ophor, 84900, Johor, Malaysia.Entrance Fee:
Adult: RM1
Children (4-12 years old): RM0.50Climbing Fee:
Malaysians: RM13
Foreigners: RM23
10. HS Farm
If you love animals and enjoy water activities, you will surely fall in love with HS Farm. By paying around RM20 for the entrance fee, you are able to enjoy their mini zoo, fishing pond, horse riding, cycling activities, water park for kids, bee park, and many more.
However, some of the activities require extra fees. In order to get to this park, taking a drive around 30 minutes from Muar is a must as this place is a little far from the town. Nonetheless, this place certainly worth for a drive for you to enjoy happy family time later especially kids will definitely love this farm.
Additional Information :
Location: PTD 4116, Parit Pajar, Jalan Kesang, 84000 Muar, Johor, Malaysia.
Contact Number: +6012-613 7723
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday, 9:00am – 7:30pm
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11. Muar Murals
Why not take some memorable and meaningful pictures before leaving Muar! Muar mural is a mark indicating your visitation to Muar. Besides it is also a good activity for you to burn some calories after trying the delicacies at Muar’s ‘Glutton Street’, which is located around that area as well.
Hidden in the small Muar, you could found some significant mural drawings such as “The Loving Sisters”, “Bangsa Johor Mural” and “Ferry Pier Mural” that represents a story behind Muar which are both meaningful and unique. These murals are mostly gigantic and fully occupy the multi-storey buildings’ wall. If you are a diehard fan for street arts, do check them out before their paintings stripped off over time.
Additional Information :
Location:
The Loving Sisters – 1986, Jalan Arab, Pekan Muar, 84000 Muar, Johor, Malaysia.
Bangsa Johor Mural – Taman Sri Tanjung, 84000 Muar, Johor, Malaysia.
Ferry Pier Mural – Jalan Abdullah, 84000 Muar, Johor, Malaysia.
Roots of World Furniture – Jalan Haji Abu, Pekan Muar, 84000 Muar, Johor, Malaysia.
粤剧精粹杨门女将- Wisma Kwong Sui Koon, Pekan Muar, 84000 Muar, Johor, Malaysia.
Street Scene – Jalan Ali, 84000 Muar, Johor, Malaysia.
12. Pantai Leka
Also known as Parit Jawa, Pantai Leka is a place for you to escape the hectic city life and enjoy an idle life in a simple fish village. It is about 10km from Muar. This place is surrounded by boats, birds, and also friendly locals always playing chess and chitchatting with each other.
Sometimes, this tourism attractions do serve as a bird-viewing place for natural lovers during the bird migratory sessions from June to August. In the evening, Pantai Leka allows you to watch a very beautiful sunset as well as birds searching for food after the tribe ebbed. This is no doubt a good place for you to forget every single trouble in city and enjoy your present moment.
Another recommended thing to do after feeling tired of strolling along the beach is having a nice dinner at the Malay restaurant located far away from the beach. They do provide great window view of Pantai Leka for every guests who are having their meal there.
Additional Information :
Location: Pantai Leka, 84150 Parit Jawa, Muar, Johor, Malaysia.
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