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Istana Bukit Serene
Istana Bukit Serene has a 32m stone tower and is the residence of the Sultan of Johor. The palace was built in 1932 and isn’t open to the public – you can glimpse it on the waterfront, 5km west of the Abu Bakar museum.
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Putra Mosque
Putra Mosque has space for 15,000 worshippers and an ornate pink-and-white-patterned dome, influenced by Safavid architecture from Iran. Appropriately dressed non-Muslim visitors are welcome outside of prayer times.
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Nei Xue Tang
This museum offers the largest collection of Buddhist artefacts in the city, including relics from China, Tibet, India, Japan, Burma and beyond. Pieces range from statues and jewellery to assorted esoteric devotional items.
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HortPark
The idyllic leafy shade of Kent Ridge quickly gives way to the themed gardens and prototype glasshouses of HortPark. The park is also home to a childrens playground, drinking fountains, restrooms and a nursery-cafe.
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Yap Kongsi
The main structure here, originally built in 1924 Straits Eclectic style and today painted a distinct shade of light green, is not always open to the public. Instead, stop in at the adjacent temple, Choo Chay Keong.
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Victorian Fountain
Mosaic portraits of all of Malaysias prime ministers line a wall next to this fountain (1904) said to be have been built in memory of an inspector of the Selangor Miltary; at one time horses would have lapped water here.
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Sri Raja Mariamman Devasthanam
This beautiful Hindu temple, with ornate carvings and devotional artwork, and a tall, brightly painted gopuram (tower) entrance way, is the heart of JBs Hindu community. Photos are allowed, but be respectful of devotees.
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Putrajaya Convention Centre
The elevated spaceship-like Putrajaya Convention Centre stands at one end of Persiaran Perdana and is worth visiting for the views. It’s best to ride a bike out here and then loop back to town on the outer bike lanes.
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Cactus Valley
Honey, butterflies, strawberries…how about some cacti? Oh, sweet. Here you can wander along tiered terraces filled with various local flowers, fruits and vegetables, as well as cacti. There are potted plants for sale too.
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Masjid Jamek Bandar Mersing
Walk the 15 minutes to this hilltop mosque with stunning blue and white architecture, and take in views of the South China Sea, river and village. Night-time prayers are broadcast over a mega-super-charged hi-fi system.
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Tanjung Piai National Park
Just 90km south of the Johor Bahru city center, this national park protects shorebirds and mangrove swamps. Tourism is just getting hold with little infrastructure but a small visitor centre and some board walks and a jetty.
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Bukit Puteri
Across the road from the central market, look for a steep flight of steps leading up to Bukit Puteri, a 200m-high hill with good views of the city. On top are the scant remains of a mid-19th-century fort, some cannons and a bell.
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Teluk Datai
On the far northwestern corner of the island, the beaches at Teluk Datai are arguably some of the island’s most beautiful and secluded, but are really only accessible if you’re staying in one of the area’s two luxury resorts.
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Liesheng Temple
This small Taoist temple is features, among other deities, the popular Guandi (the patron of righteous brotherhoods, and sometimes called the god of war). The Chinese characters above the altar mean ‘Your needs will be answered’.
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St Johns Institute
Just up from St Johns Cathedral is this Catholic boys school, set in a striking red-brick building built at the turn of the 20th century. From here you can see the Twin Towers and Menara KL peeking over the top of Bukit Nanas.
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Junglebluesdream Art Gallery
Many of artist Stephen Baya’s paintings have traditional Kelabit motifs. In April 2013 his colourful illustrations of the Kelabit legend of Tuked Rini were featured at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology in Cambridge, England.
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Istana Besar
The Istana Besar is the home of the sultan of Negeri Sembilan.
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Labuan Bird Park
This pretty park offers refuge to a wide range of species in three geodesic domes, and a swath of rainforest – the birds look a little bored, but healthy. The park is located at the north end of the island on Jln Tanjung Kubong.
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Teck Soon Heritage House
Painted a glorious trio of three shades of blue, this Chinatown house originally belonging to the Teck Soon trading company is now an interesting museum focusing on the history of Chinese Perakanan culture in Kuala Terengganu.
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Muzium Pulau Besar
This small museum illuminates the islands culture, history and spiritual significance, in particular its role as a rest point for sailors between China and Europe. Follow the paved road from the jetty uphill and to the left.
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