10 TOP Things to Do in Johor (2026 Activity Guide)

Johor featuring a sandy beach, tropical scenes and general coastal views

Fortune Dragon Temple at Yong Peng, Johor, Malaysia. There have a nice garden with a big dragon statue. But too bad that you need to paid for the entrance. Only special date is free entrance. Honestly I didn't pay for it, so I just shoot a photo from outside :D

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What to do in Johor

Popular places to visit

Desaru Beach

Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Desaru Beach, a popular beach in Desaru. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.

Johor Bahru showing a pond, boating and rides

LEGOLAND® Malaysia

Enjoy a fun-packed day of adventure for all the family at this combined theme park and water park attraction.

Johor Bahru City Square

You can search for that perfect souvenir with a trip to Johor Bahru City Square, a popular shopping spot in Bandar Johor Bahru. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

KSL City Mall

During your trip to Johor Bahru, you can do some window-shopping at KSL City Mall. Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Paradigm Mall Johor Bahru

During your visit to Tebrau, you can enjoy retail therapy at Paradigm Mall Johor Bahru. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

AEON Tebrau City

During your visit to Tebrau, you can search for that perfect souvenir at AEON Tebrau City. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Johor Bahru Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine Complex

Johor Bahru Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine Complex is just one of the places to see in Bukit Chagar, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this romantic area.

Aeon Mall Bukit Indah

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Aeon Mall Bukit Indah during your visit to Johor Bahru. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Komtar JBCC

During your visit to Bandar Johor Bahru, you can do some window-shopping at Komtar JBCC. Amble around this romantic area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Areas of Johor

Central District

4/5(11 area reviews)

Central District is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Johor Bahru City Square and Holiday Plaza.

Bukit Indah

Visitors highly recommend Bukit Indah for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Aeon Mall Bukit Indah while you're in town.

Johor Bahru showing rides, signage and a fountain

Nusajaya

4/5(3 area reviews)

Nusajaya is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to LEGOLAND® Malaysia and Sunway Big Box Retail Park while you're in town.

Panorama view of Johor Bahru City of Malaysia

Bandar Baru Permas Jaya

Restaurants and shopping are some things travellers note about Bandar Baru Permas Jaya. Check out Johor Bahru City Square or The Mall while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.

Medini

Visitors highly recommend Medini for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by LEGOLAND® Malaysia while you're in town.

Sekudai

Unique features of Sekudai include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Sutera Mall or Hutan Bandar MPJBT while you're exploring the area.

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