Lying on the southernmost end of the country and the second largest city in Malaysia after the country’s capital Kuala Lumpur is the commercial and tourist hub, Johor Bahru, the capital of Johor. It is the industrial capital of the country and also a popular tourist destination lying only at a walking distance from Singapore, an important tourist haven for travelers from across the world. It is situated in the coastal region along the Straits of Johor that separates Malaysia from Singapore. The area has some rich swamps and consists of important river systems that include the Sungai Johor, Sungai Tebrau and the Sungai Pulai.
Apart from the city’s urban attraction, one can visit some of the peaceful natural surroundings on the outskirts and a few kilometers from the city. In the Kota Tinggi district, which comes under the Johor Bahru metropolitan region, one can visit the Kota Tinggi Waterfalls lying 50 km to the northeast of the city. Another gigantic waterfall lies 14 km from Kota Tinggi town and offers a good place for picnics and for camping. One can even stay overnight at one of the chalets that are available here. It is developed as a tourist attraction and offers all necessary facilities such as restaurants and rest houses.
Mount Ophir is another ideal tourist Spot with the Sagil Waterfalls that offers clear cool waters for swimming while a resort in the area provides tourist amenities such as rest houses, campsites and food kiosks. If you are interested in museums, the Sultan Abu Bakar Royal Museum can give you a walk through the city’s history with royal artifacts from the 19th century exhibited at the museum. The Senai International Airport serves the city for both national as well as international flights. Road networks are superb and connect the city to various regions while the Johor-Singapore Causeway links it to Singapore.
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