10 Best Things To Do In JB Sentral

If you are looking for an interesting place to hang out during your weekend but do not want to travel far…

Wondering where to go?

There are plenty of places waiting for you to explore in JB and most importantly its just near to JB Sentral!

We have concluded a few TOP PICKS from the locals, that is the MUST visit place for travelers.
 

1. Skyscape Johor Bahru

34th floor height of stunning sky view located at Jalan Wong Ah Fook. It is just 5 minutes walking distance from JB Sentral where it attracts a lot of tourists and locals.

Skyscape is located at the top of Menara JLand building, so do not be surprised if you meet white collars entering this building.

The ticket included 2 hours of viewing tour and their LED Tunnel and VR games. Great spot for photographer for scenery shooting and KOL for their Instagram posting.

Address: Level 34, Menara JLand, Johor Bahru City Centre, Jalan Tun Abdul Razak, 80000 Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Operation Hours:
Daily: 9:30am – 4:00pm
Contact: +607-288 8722
Price: RM38 per adult | RM28 per child | RM33 per senior (60 years old and above)

2. Cafe Hunting At Jalan Dhoby & Jalan Tan Hiok Nee

Strongly recommend for café hopping tour if you are coming in a group of youngsters!

There are a lot of cafés near JB Sentral where social media KOL can get amazing photos for their posting and feed!

3. Flowers In The Window

Looking for a place to chill and rest? Check out this cafe, stylish vibe and reasonable pricing!

Wide types of food to choose, from main course to dessert, from western cuisine to chinese cuisine.

Address: 9, Jalan Dhoby, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Operation Hours: 
Monday to Sunday: 9:00pm – 3:00pm
Contact: +607-222 7489

4. Jimylicious Cheesecake & Cafe

Cheese lover would highly recommend to visit here! Enjoy your hightea or take some KOL pictures at their photo spot

Address: 36, Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Operation Hours:
Monday to Sunday: 11:00am – 9:00pm
Contact: +6017-750 0577

5. Ah Ma Teochew Kuih

Kuih lover would definitely know about this shop! Various of traditional kuih you can get from here!

Address: No.13, Jalan Trus, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Operation Hours: 7:30am – 5:00pm
Contact: +6017-767 2799

6. Hiap Joo Bakery & Biscuit Factory

Singaporean must be very familiar with this bakery, long queue but worth the waiting time!

Address: 13, Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Operation Hours: 
Monday to Saturday: 7:30am – 4:30pm
Sunday: Closed
Contact: +607-223 1703

7. Zoo Johor

Oldest zoo in Malaysia that was built back in 1928, where you can find more than 100 species of animals here.

Great spot for your family along with children to have a short weekend vacation here.

Introduce your children with different animals which include tiger, lion, elephants, hippo. camels, giraffes, more and more.

Perfect real-time experience for their learning.

There are also other activities here such as animal close-up photo shooting and also a mini lake for boating.

Address: Jalan Gertak Merah, Taman Istana, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Contact: +607-223 0404
Operation Hours: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Ticket Price: Malaysian: RM2 (Adult), RM1 (Child)
Remarks: Currently closed under renovation, eta will reopen at end of year 2023

8. Istana Besar Tour

Istana Besar is now operating as a museum named Royal Abu Bakar Museum.

It mainly showcases the collection of antiques and historical items of the Royal Family.

Fit yourself into the atmosphere of the Malay and Western agriculture styles, and enjoy the historical building which was once the home of the Sultan of Johor.

Address: 107, Jalan Tun Dr Ismail, Taman Istana, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.
Operation Hours:
Monday to Sunday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Friday: Closed
Entrance Fee: Free

9. City Square Mall

People that love indoor activities would lose themselves at the nearest shopping right after JB Sentral.

City Square Mall is just 2 minutes away from JB Sentral.

Visitors can basically find everything in the malls from food, beverage, daily essential stuff, clothes, boutique or any needs that you are looking for.

You can even have a short relaxing massage treatment in the mall before you start your day trip.

Who says that you cannot gain happiness from shopping!

10. Johor Bahru Ancient Chinese Temple

One of the oldest chinese temple you can visit in JB.

Big potted plants and big tubs are positioned around the walls as you go along the exterior gardens.

This is a popular location for tourists to stop and snap pictures.

Address: Lot 653, Jalan Trus, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Operation Hours:
Monday to Sunday: 7.00am – 5.00pm
Contact: +607-213 4098