Johor Bahru: The shining star of southern Malaysia
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Johor Bahru in Malaysia, as a border city just across the bridge from Singapore, is not only the first choice for many Singaporeans for weekend excursions, it is also a city full of diverse culture, food and shopping fun. This short trip made me feel the diverse charm of Johor Bahru.
🚩The Johor-Singapore Causeway: the epitome of the busy border
As soon as you step onto the Johor-Singapore Causeway, you can immediately feel the bustle of this important thoroughfare connecting Singapore and Malaysia. Thousands of motorcycles and cars pass through it every day, which is the epitome of urban vitality. Due to the improved efficiency of the border checkpoints, customs clearance was much faster than expected. Although there were some traffic jams, you could observe the daily hard life of local residents along the way, which is also a great pleasure during travel.
🎉Johor Bahru City Square: Shopping Paradise
When coming to Johor Bahru, shopping is definitely one of the things you can’t miss. Johor Bahru City Square shopping mall is only a few minutes drive from the border. Whether it is fashionable clothing, electronic products or local specialties, you can find everything you want. There are many brands to choose from in the mall, and the prices are more affordable than in Singapore. In particular, local drug stores and electronic product stores are most popular among tourists. In between shopping, you can also taste Malaysian specialties in the food court, such as spicy nasi lemak and coconut ice cream, which are affordable and delicious.
📍Ancient Temple Street: The intertwining of history and faith
The ancient temple district in Johor Bahru brings another completely different experience. The ancient temples here, especially the ancient temples in the south, are not only the center of local Chinese belief, but also integrate Malay, Indian and Chinese cultures, showing a harmonious atmosphere of multi-religious coexistence. The annual temple fair is an important cultural event in Johor Bahru, attracting believers from all over the world. If you are interested in culture and history, this is a place worth visiting in depth.
👍Summary
Whether it’s shopping, food, or cultural exploration, Johor Bahru allows you to experience the city’s diverse charms in just a few days. Especially the convenience of being just across the bridge from Singapore makes the city ideal for short trips. If you want to experience the unique flavor of Malaysia without spending too much time preparing, you might as well put Johor Bahru on your next travel list!
🔵Transportation guide: You can get there by plane, train or bus
🟢Must-visit attractions: ancient temples, palaces, shopping malls around the station
🟡Recommended hotel: Amari JB
🟠Must-eat food: fish head rice noodles
🔴Shopping Guide: CITY SQUARE JB
# bustling metropolis # Singapore is across the bridge # good food, good shopping, good drinks and good shopping # rich attractions # comfortable and cost-effective hotel # worth recommending