Local Guide – Explore Johor Bahru

Charming attractions for every traveller

What to do while you’re here…

Nestled amongst the glorious Malaysian flora and fauna at the foothills of Mount Pulai in Johor, Pulai Springs Resort is within close distance to the city’s best shopping malls, international family theme parks, education institutes, dining and entertainment.

Legoland Malaysia
Legoland Malaysia, only 25 minutes away from the resort, features more than 40 fun-packed rides and attractions from roller coasters to race cars as well as family-focused interactive shows.

With so much to see and do, it’s the ultimate family adventure! Treat your family to a LEGOLAND Malaysia holiday today by booking your Legoland Malaysia Holiday Package at the Legoland preferred hotel in Johor Bahru!

Pulai Springs Resort offers free shuttle service when guests book the 3 Days 2 Nights Legoland Malaysia package.

Johor Premium Outlets
Shop brilliantly at the Johor Premium Outlets – less than 10 minutes away from the Resort! Johor Premium Outlets features more than 80 designer stores and brand names and offers impressive savings of 25% to 65% every day. Pulai Springs Resort also provides free shuttle service to its hotel guests.

(Present Pulai Springs Resort’s pass at Johor Premium Outlets and get a complimentary VIP Coupon Book filled with added savings and free gifts at participating outlet stores to shop up a storm)

Hello Kitty & The Little Big Club
The first Hello Kitty theme park outside of Japan consists of various walk-through attractions, interactive activities and rides which follow the Hello Kitty theme. Key features include Black Wonder, a hi-tech interactive themed experience and Kitty House, an iconic Hello Kitty house complete with living room, bedroom, bathroom and kitchen. Visitors can also look forward to the “Purrfect” stage which will house Hello Kitty and her friends where they will showcase a live performance.

Don’t miss out this wonderful family holiday opportunity in Johor Bahru! You can also grab your Hello Kitty & The Little Big Club this package at Pulai Springs Resort.

Hello Kitty Town is located only 25 minutes away from the resort.

Lat’s Place
Discover life in Lat’s village at this state-of-art themed restaurant, where Lat, the Kampung Boy and his LAToon friends come to life through live animation. You’ll enjoy a truly unique and interactive dining experience as you savour cuisine from around the region and watch Lat and his friends dance, sing and perform. LAT’s Place is the first-of-its-kind in the world and will give you a feast for all the senses!

LAT’s Place, which is only 25 minutes from Pulai Springs Resort, provides audiences an engaging and interactive animated experience from Lat’s storybook, with a story-line driven content revolving around the preparation of a feast and community activities in a session that lasts for 80 minutes.

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) is a leading innovation-driven entrepreneurial research university in engineering science and technology
located in Johor Bahru, the southern city in Iskandar Malaysia, which is a vibrant economic corridor in the south of Peninsular Malaysia. Pulai Springs Resort is located within close distance to Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, about 3 minutes away.

Other Shopping Adventure

Shopping! Johor Bahru is a haven for shoppers – most of the hypermarkets and shopping complexes are located within the Johor Bahru district. Notable ones are Aeon (formerly known as Jusco), Skudai Parade, Plaza Angsana, City Square, Holiday Plaza, Plaza Pelangi, Sentosa Shopping Complex, JB Duty Free Zone, Carrefour and Giant. All are located between 5 to 25 minutes from the Resort.

Gunung Pulai Recreational Forest
The foothill of Mount Pulai is an ideal place for a cool retreat and to enjoy nature at its best. There are interesting recreational parks with facilities for exercising, jungle tracking, a picnic or just lazing around. Gunung Pulai Recreational Forest is located 20 minutes from the Resort

Sultan Ibrahim Building
The majestic Sultan Ibrahim Building was used as a fortress and a command centre by the Japanese Imperial Army to launch their final onslaught to conquer Malaya in the 1940’s. Today, it hosts the state’s administration centre and is open to the public with prior permission from security personnel on duty. The Sultan Ibrahim Building is located 20 minutes from the Resort.

Grand Palace and Royal Sultan Abu Bakar Museum
With Renaissance architectural mastery and a vast verdant lawn with a Japanese Garden, the Grand Palace and Royal Sultan Abu Bakar Museum attracts even the locals! With a huge display of prized personal collections of the royal family, the public may visit this grand destination and shop for souvenirs at the same time. The Grand Palace and Royal Sultan Abu Bakar Museum is located 20 minutes from the Resort

Danga Bay
With more that 35km of water frontage, this massive waterfront city is set to make headlines as various functions and events are staged at this integrated development. A good mix of leisure, retail, food and beverage, commercial, recreational and social amenities make Danga Bay a popular destination for the whole family. Danga Bay is about 20 minutes only from the Resort.

Tanjung Piai National Park
The southern most tip of Mainland Asia is located at Tanjung Piai. It is a perfect location for photography and holds the only mangrove corridor that connects two other key wetland areas in the south west of Johor (Pulau Kukup and Sungai Pulai wetlands). A walk through the mangrove reserve on a beautifully crafted 200m jetty could be more that just educational for visitors as there are also dedicated spots for fishing and bird watching. Tanjung Piai National Park is only 50 minutes from the Resort.

Kukup Laut
There are several famous seafood restaurants lining this small but busy settlement. It’s the ideal setting for a meal as patrons will be enchanted by the view of many fishing boats and kelongs. Fresh seafood, boat rides to kelongs and unique souvenirs shops in Kukup Laut make this area a ‘must-visit’! Kukup Laut is only 50 minutes from the Resort.