 The Johor countryside is well cultivated with pineapples. Just an hour’s drive from Johor Bahru City, the fishing village has a settlement of fishermen living on stilts by shore. The town is also the staging point for visitors going to Gunung Pulai for waterfall picnics, jungle trekking or mountain climbing.
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The beach is a popular picnic area. The annual “Pesta Air Papan” celebrated on 1st May draws thousands of people.There are chalets for rental.Located about 15 minutes from Mersing town, you may spend your night here and laze the beach before proceeding to the islands off the coast.
Lovers of ceramic art will find Ayer Hitam a haven for potteries, earthenware, porcelain and stoneware. The town is a popular transit point for visitors stopping for lunch or dinner on their way to Johor Bahru or Kuala Lumpur.
This picturesque town is well-known for its delicious and inexpensive fooodstalls and restaurants. The tree-lined Tanjung is ideal for evening strools.The waterfalls at the foot of Mount Ophir (Gunung Ledang) is accessible from Muar.
Kukup is a fishing village with houses on stilts at the water’s edge. There are numerous restaurants on stilts serving delicious seafood. Handicraft and delicious such as keropok, belacan and cencaluk are available at Kukup
