Gathering Tour 4 - Johore

After spent couple days in mid Malaysia, I were heading south to Johore and Singapore. Normally people will said nothing in Johor Bahru, just go to Singapore.

But I disagree with it. I found some good places to go in Johore. If you wanna explore in JB also make it over Saturday night. On Saturday night they have 新山文化街 aka 陳旭年文化街. I missed this because I have to over night at Singapore.



Johor Bahru Chinese Heritage Museum (新山华族历史文化馆)
- I love this museum. I spent 2 hours in this museum, it really a good museum, I had learn a lot.


Royal Abu Bakar Museum
- It was a main palace by Johor Royal Family, now converted into a museum.

Entrance fee: Malaysian - RM5.00, Foreigner - USD$7.oo (very huge different!!)



是不是有点像以前中国皇上上朝的地方？


留意到了柱子上的华文字了吗？
Did you see the Chinese word on those pillars? I was very surprise when I saw those Chinese words.


This informationn from Johor Bahru Chinese Heritage Museum.
- 那对联是当年华社领袖及港主为庆贺柔佛王朝构成而送上的


No surprise, almost very things inside is gold and yellow! 金碧辉煌








Sultan like to hunt. Hunting room is very interesting. Have you seen a dustbin made from elephant feet? Too bad strictly no photos allow there.

As usual, a photo taken with the palace's guard.
(He asked me, am I come from Japan? Hmm..Is it Chinese Malaysian never visit museum...)


Bangunan Sultan Ibrahim
- was used by the Japanese during the Second World War as a fortress when they were planning their attack on Singapore.
- not allow to visit inside, but can go until in front of the big gate.
(Before this trip, I never knew that Malaysia also have fortress! I visited some fortress in foreign country as well.)


The famous Johor Bahru Old Chinese Temple. (柔佛古庙)




p/s: Thanks Kate hosted me for 3 days. Know her when I was in Boston, she also an Au Pair in America.

Ok, before I end this post. Tell me will you visit these places? or you rather go to visit Singapore?