Derived from the Mandarin Chinese word, 龟来 (pinyin: Guīlái) that literary means turtles are coming back after heavy flooding, Kulai is considered as the smallest district in Johor. It only covers about 3.96% of the state area.
Kulai Jaya is actually a sub-district of Kulai that is upgraded and also renamed on 1st January 2008. But it is then changed back to its original name, Kulai under the order of Sultan Ibrahim ibni Sultan Iskandar on 28th October 2015.
Kulaijaya is full of natural attractions that will amaze everyone with their fresh and clean environment. Besides, there are also natural farms and also recreational forest available there too. These attractions probably be the most suitable place to be visited by every nature lovers.
If you are planning for a day trip or holiday in Kulaijaya but not sure on where to go? No worries.
Below are the attractions available in Kulaijaya that are recommended by SGMYTRIPS. We hope that this list of attractions will be able to help you in your Kulaijaya trip planning when needed.
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1.Johor Premium Outlets
Don’t miss out the Johor Premium Outlets located in Kulai Johor if you are a shopaholic! This destination for most of the shopaholics, with around 150 premium stores and services in one roof, has become the main attraction for tourist and locals to spend their time with friends and family.
Among the 150 premium stores in Johor Premium Outlets, there are some well-known brands that become the reason people choose Johor Premium Outlets instead of other shopping destinations.
They do offer designer fashions and sportswear for all people from all ranges, the children, teenagers, adults and also elders. Some of the well-known brands include Burberry, Ralph Lauren, Michael Kors, Coach and so on. Promotions of these branded brands are also available from time, making shopping time more fun.
Example of branded designer fashions and sportwears:
- Adidas
- Armani Exchange
- Burberry
- BritishIndia
- Calvin Klein
- Coach
- Converse
- Cotton On
- DKNY
- Gucci
- Guess
- Hang Ten
- Hugo Boss
- Hush Puppies
- Jimmy Choo
- VERSACE
Besides that, it is also a great place for all foodies to enjoy simple food trip. There are a lot of popular restaurant outlets and also food courts that provide their diners with delicious and affordable internationals fusion delicacies.
Examples of Food and Beverage Outlets:
- Absolute Thai
- Baskin-Robbins
- Boost Juice Bars
- Golden Bites
- Nyonya Flavors
- O’Briens Irish Sandwich Cafe
- Starbucks Coffee
- Souper Tang
- The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
- The Grove
Don’t miss out this ‘shopping heaven’ if you are a shopaholic too, and you will definitely go home with maximum satisfaction!
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Additional Information:
Address: Jalan Premium Outlets Indahpura, 81000 Kulai, Johor.
Business hours: 10am to 10pm daily.
Contact: 07-6618888
Site: Johor Premium Outlets
2.Mural Street
With the technologies and the trend nowadays, most of the people from twenties to even seventies, have their own smartphone. It probably helps them to check-in and take a lot of photo shoots wherever they go. If you are one of them who love to take beautiful and amazing photo shoots and check-in with your social network, you should pay a visit to Mural Street!
Used to be called as ‘Chang An Village’ made up of population mostly from Hakka community, this small village is located at the north of Kulai. It is then referred to Kampung Kelapa Sawit due to the palm oil plantation nearby, where the local villagers depended on for their early days’ livelihood.
Started during year 2014, when Kelapa Sawit Javert organized an event named ‘Let’s Art at Sawit’ as a pre-event before National Day celebration in Johor, this event eventually attracted the interests of painters and local villagers to contribute their creativity in the mural arts.
With the supervision and also guidance form the experienced painters, the local villagers had successfully painted an amount of 30 wall murals with the theme ‘Hakka Culture’ voluntarily.
Additional Information:
Address: 4103, Jalan Kelapa Sawit 3, Kampung Sri Paya, 81000 Kulai, Johor.
Business hours: Open 24 hours daily.
3. Gunung Pulai
If you love adventure, flora& fauna and jungle trekking, you should visit Gunung Kulai which is located in Kulai District, Johor. This 654 meters high mountain with Tropicana forest, consist of thousands of fauna species, is a special place because of it still contain substantial primary rain forest cover, and there is a waterfall which become the destination for travelers.
Easily reached by the North South Highway, then a turn into the Kulai exit, you will pass by an array of oil palms estate and a quarry for about 5km to 6 km. You will know you are at the right place when you reach a village named Kampung Sri Gunung Pulai.
There is a road that leads all the way to the entrance of recreational forest, but you are required to enter the recreational forest via the small path way nearby as the entrance was closed due to the landslides several years ago.
Enjoy your weekend and holiday with Gunung Pulai’s magnificent unlogged rain forest. The proportion of large timber trees in Gunung Pulai is high, and surprisingly, most of them has a meter or more in its diameter size. The air of Gunung Pulai is truly refreshing, especially at its top.
While hiking or enjoying your rain forest expedition, you will be able to discover lots of floral and herbs that you never seen before in the city too. To name a few, there are Aerial pitcher, Selaginella Willdenowii blue leaves, and Dipteris Conjugata fern.
4.Pulai Waterfall
For the Pulai Waterfall, it consist of several tiers where the main tier is around 40-50 meters high, this multi-tier waterfall become a landmark for local and foreign tourists who love to take photos and enjoy the breathing of the natural! This waterfall can be spotted upon reaching at the top of Gunung Pulai.
One interesting fact about their Pulai Waterfall is that it is actually looks like a landslip waterfall, which is relatively young. The distinct riparian zone of it is still under developed along the fringes, where offering a shallow region reflecting the aquatic floral and also fishes living there.
5.Putuo Village
Putuo Village is the best place for you to get rid of the stressful and noisy city, and refresh your mind. With 40 arches of spacious comfortable green environment that juxtaposes the Buddhism with nature, this place could provide you with the peace of mind and also relaxation from the busy city.
Upon arriving at Putuo Village, you will start your expedition with a shaded tree lined road, which is also the sanctuary for the elderly then followed with a huge bamboo forest and finally to the main temple located at the furthest end.
The whole Bamboo Forest is quite and serene, with some natural whispering from the forest itself due to the wind and also bamboo leaves. The hidden Buddha statue placed behind the tall piles of bamboo canopies will surprise you. The Buddha statue welcome and receive every visitors into the Nature’s realm, making a great getaway for meditation and also prayers.
On the other hand, the main temple of Putuo Village is known as the Guanyin Pavilion. Upon arriving at the Guanyin Pavillion, you will notice an array of eye catching prayer wheels located next to the temple. These temple wheels’s concept are originated from the Tibetan Buddhism, where thousands of mini mantras ‘Om Mani Padme Hum’ is written on its outside, in Sanskrit form.
Spinning of these wheel clockwise is believed to provide the people with equal effect of reciting the prayers orally, but it is important to have a sincere heart during the spin.
The Wising Tree is another must-visit place if you are traveling to Putuo Village, this is a place which is full of hope and happiness. All the tourists will write down their wishes and pray sincerely at the Wishing Tree because they believe that what they desire will eventually come true.
If you wish to experience eating some vegetarian food, you may proceed to Putuo Village’s dining hall. They offer their visitors with simple and light vegetarian food. A bowl of fragrance white rice, a bowl of clear soup and simple portion of different vegetables dishes are what will they offer. For the cost, it depend on how much you think you will contribute.
It is recommended to start your driving early in the morning if you would like to have a visit to Putuo Village when the weather is still cool and refreshing.
Additional Information:
Address: 1488, Jalan Kampung Felda Taib Andak, Off Jalan Kota Tinggi, Felda Taib Andak, 81000 Kulai, Johor.
Business hours: 8.30am to 5.30pm daily
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6.Ulu Choh Dirt Park
Ulu Choh is a little area located in Iskandar Puteri, Johor Bahru, and situated along the Skudai-Pontian Highway. There is an extreme sport park named Ulu Chok Dirt Park, which was established since the year 2013. The extreme sport park has successfully attracts plenty of people from local and other states, who are passionate with extreme sport to come over and challenge themselves.
Ulu Choh Dirt Park is a huge ‘playground’ for mountain bike riding, with the huge and broad of the riding field, and the amazing design of the riding field, extreme sport lover can challenge themselves insanely and freely.
If you are an extreme sport lover too, you should pay a visit to Ulu Choh Dirt Park! Get yourself a ride, and release the beast within you!
Additional Information:
Address: Jalan Pontian, Gelang Patah, Johor.
Contact: 012-7781676
Site: Ulu Choh Dirt Park
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7.Noah’s Ark Natural Animal Sanctuary
Noah’s Ark Natural Animal Sanctuary is another destination for you in order to get rid of the noisy and complicate city, which is located in Pekan Nanas Johor. We can say that this is a ‘mini zoo’ or a farm, with thousands of animals here.
This non-government organization, not only adopts abused or abandoned cats and dogs, but also adopted varieties of animals, such as cows, goats, snakes, monkeys and so on. A huge field is provided for the animals to play and run freely around, and you will be welcomed by hundreds of dogs at the moment you step into the ‘mini zoo’, how does it sounds?
Noah’ Ark Natural Animal Sanctuary is a must-visit place for you, if you are an animal lover. I believe you will not feel regret with the feels and experiences you receive from here!
Additional Information:
Address: 81500 Pekan Nanas, Johor.
Contact: 019-7159199
Site: Noah’s Ark Natural Animal Sanctuary
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8.Tasik Biru, Kangkar Pulai
Tasik Biru is another attractive destination for those who love hiking and take photos of jungle and forest. In order to take a look of the well-known ‘Blue Lake’, you have to hike for hundreds of meters in order to reach the ‘Blue Lake’.
There are two road which you can reach your destination, first is a huge and less challenging road which will pass through a palm oil plantation, and the second road is a small and challenging jungle road, which you have to hike and climb.
There are around 6 check points in the second road, which you can have a different view of the lake from different height and different perspective, from the different check points. You shouldn’t miss out this place, hike and challenge the jungle with your friend and family and enjoy the fantastic view at the checkpoints!
9.Star Fish Leisure Farm
Pay a visit to Star Fish Leisure Farm if you are tired with the stressful and complicated cities. This is a best place for you to relax your mind and calm down your soul, with the peaceful kampong lifestyle. This leisure farm, which is surrounded with trees, is a must-visit place for the locals to spend their quality time with their family during weekend and holidays.
You can cycling around, boating, fishing, fish-feeding and so on. If you plan to spend your quality time with your family, purchase a half-day package (8am to 12pm), which is only costs RM30 per person.
If you would like to have longer time, you can purchase a one day package or 2 day 1 night package, where the one day package is only costs RM30 per person and the 2 day 1 night package is only costs RM158 per person, where the accommodation, breakfast and dinner are provided.
If you are looking for some peace of mind, spend your quality time with your family here!
Additional Information:
Address: Lot 2168 Senai-Kulai, 81000 Kulai Jaya, Johor.
Contact: 016-7782208
Site: Star Fish Leisure Farm
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