Any tour of Malaysia would be incomplete without a visit to Johor which is one of the most developed states of the country. Johor is considered to be the Gateway of southern Malaysia. The wide array of natural and man made attractions in Johor draw throngs of national tourists to Johor every year.

An introduction to Johor attractions would remain incomplete is we don’t describe the different natural attractions in Johor. The natural beauty of Johor would surely thrill any avid traveler and nature buff. The natural attractions of Johor encompass a lot of beautiful sites which include national parks with virgin forests, waterfalls and firefly abodes. The luxuriant green natural parks of Johor form its major attraction. The Pulau Kukup national park in Pontian district, Endau Rompin Natural Park in the Mersing District and the Gunung Ledang Park in Muar District deserve special mention for their green verdure.

If you are an avid nature buff then you must not miss out the attractions of Kota Tinggi if you visit Malaysia. The ethereal charm of thousand of firefly abodes twinkling like stars on a star-studded sky amidst the trees of Kota Tinggi beside Johor River would surely entice you. If you are sports lover you can also fish in the sparkling waters of the Johor River. You can also go fishing in the riverbank and for that all you need to do is to hire a boat to take you to choice spots along the river. Be warned though that much patience and some amount of good luck are necessary ingredients for a good haul!

Desaru Beach and the Lido beach are some of the most famous beaches of Johor and any list of Johor attractions remains incomplete without due mention to them. The idyllic charm of various islands of Johor like the Pulau Aur, Pulau Sibu, Pulau Tinggi and Pulau Besar and last but not the least Pulau Pemanggil would surely entice you. The golden sandy beaches of Johor with their sparkling azure water are a major draw for the tourists from all over the world. These islands are famous all over the world for their beautiful flora and fauna. If you are an avid sports buff you will not only enjoy the scenic beauty of these islands but you can also indulge in some vigorous water sports like swimming, diving and snorkeling.

The man made attractions in Johor are no less charming than its natural glory. There are quite a few beautiful museums, mosques and mausoleums in Johor that bear true testimony to the glorious heritage of Malaysia. Royal Abu Bakar Museum, the Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque, Bugis Museum and the Royal Mausoleum are some of the major tourist attractions of Johor. You can also visit Little India in Johor to get a glimpse of Indian heritage and taste some Indian cuisine.

Apart from these historical places of great architectural beauty you can also visit the Johor zoo and pay homage to the war heroes in the War Memorial. Your tour to Johor would surely be a memorable one due to all the Johor attractions.