Johor Bahru (commonly referred to as JB) is the southernmost city in Malaysia. It is one of the largest cities in the country (2nd biggest) with more than 2.7 million inhabitants (including suburbs). The current megaproject Iskandar will according to experts transform Johor Bahru into the biggest financial center of Malaysia. The city receives about 16 million tourists annually. Johor is connected by two bridges with neighboring country Singapore. Over 300.000 inhabitants of Johor Bahru work in Singapore for many years because of better economical prospects. Vice versa many inhabitants of Singapore go to Johor Bahru to shop affordable at one of the many shopping malls. For Singaporeans Johor Bahru is actually a very cheap place to do shopping. Because of this many expats from Kuala Lumpur are currently relocating to Johor. The city is an important industrial, tourism and commercial hub for southern Malaysia and one of the biggest industrial centers of the country.
Although Johor Bahru is not our most favorite city in Malaysia, it has a number of beautiful sights. Famous landmarks and attractions in Johor Bahru are: Bangunan Sultan Ibrahim, Istana Besar, Sultan Iskandar Complex, Istana Bukit Serene, Istana Pasir Pelangi. To enjoy a fun day out you could consider shopping a one of the many shopping malls or you could visit the Johor Zoo or Danga Bay. Another nice attraction is Hutan Bandar (Jungle in the City); a nice garden with children's playground and public pool. There is also a big reflexology exercise area. Malaysia has its own LEGOLAND theme park, and with this pre-paid ticket, you can explore all of it. Popular attractions within this family-friendly park include LEGO TECHNIC, with workshops and fast rides, as well as LEGO KINGDOMS, a medieval inspired LEGO land. Travelers of all ages are likely to appreciate MINLAND, with miniature LEGO renditions of iconic Asian architecture, from the Petronas Twin Towers to the Taj Mahal!
