Title: Istana Besar in Central District - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Istana Besar Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Istana-Besar-Hotels.0-l6113914-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Istana Besar Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Istana-Besar.d6113914.Car-Rental-Guide)[Central District Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Central-District.d6142146.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Istana Besar Tours and Activities ## Visit Istana Besar Activities --- --- ## Plan a trip to see Istana Besar Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33120000/33117700/33117635/e5540625_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru CA $242 per person Mar 25 - Mar 28 found 1 day ago Roundtrip flight included Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Johor Bahru (JHB) 8/10 Very Good! (118 reviews) I think it can be improved, no wifi connection all the way during my stay there. The room cleanliness can be improved, and the breakfast food also can be improved. Overall hotel area to be improved Reviewed on Apr 15, 2024 ![The Sirēya Desaru Coast (Operated by Mandarin Oriental)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38880000/38875300/38875201/a3a75c5f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### The Sirēya Desaru Coast (Operated by Mandarin Oriental) CA $1,258 per person Mar 25 - Mar 28 found 1 day ago Roundtrip flight included Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Johor Bahru (JHB) 8.8/10 Excellent! (44 reviews) Excellent service esp the sport club folks 👍 Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026 ![Tunamaya Beach & Spa Resort – Desaru](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12930000/12920100/12920068/cd00ce30_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Tunamaya Beach & Spa Resort – Desaru CA $246 per person Mar 25 - Mar 28 found 1 day ago Roundtrip flight included Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Johor Bahru (JHB) 7.6/10 Good! (474 reviews) Could have maintained the toilet taps well. Appreciate thorough check before letting the guest in, as could not close the toilet door and instead of spoiled tab, we had to use the main valve. Breakfast qualify defenitely need improvement. Suit was spacious and bedroom was very tidy and well maintained. Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025 ### Tours & day trips [See all 79 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Night Safari Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/539144/8f67bc45-e939-4946-be8b-dc4dbc3260cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Night Safari Admission Ticket 25m+ 10/10 6 verified reviews CA $66 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/night-safari-open-dated.a539144.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off) ![Singapore Zoo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48478051/a25babc6-eb10-4cb8-9ad3-1192ff82ee9b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Singapore Zoo 1d 9.6/10 4 Viator reviews CA $62 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/singapore-zoo.a48478051.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off) ![°17or19 Hrs Kuala Lumpur Van Tour from Singapore w' Tour Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2226071/9edd2651-efd4-4e16-844b-c65c761e2b5e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### °17or19 Hrs Kuala Lumpur Van Tour from Singapore w' Tour Guide 18h 10/10 5 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $260 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/17-or-19-hrs-kuala-lumpur-van-tour-from-singapore-w-tour-guide.a2226071.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off) ![Night Safari Adventure + Return Transfers](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/654544/55f31995-6dcf-4d16-8ae1-b38e9a8298ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Night Safari Adventure + Return Transfers 4h 6.4/10 6 verified reviews Free cancellation available CA $119 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/singapore-night-safari-with-hotel-pickup.a654544.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off) ![Singapore Highlights & Hidden Gems: Private Tour with Local Host](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/656840/f0f96019-980d-4655-8563-0a06b21919f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Singapore Highlights & Hidden Gems: Private Tour with Local Host 3h+ 10/10 9 verified reviews Free cancellation available CA $242 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/singapore-highlights-hidden-gems-private-tour-with-local-host.a656840.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off) ![Singapore Zoo: Entrance Ticket with Tram Ride](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47736915/df10c901-2afc-44ac-a328-4f24fef65986.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Singapore Zoo: Entrance Ticket with Tram Ride 9.2/10 7 GetYourGuide reviews CA $53 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/singapore-zoo-entrance-ticket-with-tram-ride.a47736915.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off) ![2-Park Combo Night Safari + Singapore Zoo Tickets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51169262/9ecceb1d-b134-489d-8bb3-f6d388c88c38.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 2-Park Combo Night Safari + Singapore Zoo Tickets 7h Free cancellation available CA $176 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/2-park-combo-night-safari-singapore-zoo-tickets.a51169262.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off) ![Mandai Bird Park Singapore Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50688624/1af4160b-7b70-4e36-9bc9-fc113e5ddd69.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mandai Bird Park Singapore Admission Ticket 3h CA $70 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/mandai-bird-park-singapore-admission-ticket.a50688624.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off) ![*15Hrs Kuala Lumpur Van Tour from Johor Bahru w' Tour Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2795255/91c1905d-6a96-4295-847a-1de995c97298.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### \*15Hrs Kuala Lumpur Van Tour from Johor Bahru w' Tour Guide 15h Free cancellation available CA $223 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/15-hrs-kuala-lumpur-flexible-day-night-van-tour-from-johor-bahru.a2795255.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off) ![*15 Hrs Melaka Escorted Van Tour from Johor Bahru w' Tour Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2482211/4f8fa03a-4539-4a86-9d46-5e1995d94918.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### \*15 Hrs Melaka Escorted Van Tour from Johor Bahru w' Tour Guide 15h Free cancellation available CA $157 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/15-hrs-melaka-exclusive-escorted-van-tour-from-johor-bahru.a2482211.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off) ### Attractions [See all 22 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&filter.categories=Attractions) ![Night Safari without Dinner + Priority Tram boarding](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/234437/0aff5b4f-c036-47b4-8479-01959fb33a49.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Night Safari without Dinner + Priority Tram boarding 4h 7.8/10 272 verified reviews Free cancellation available CA $127 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/skip-the-line-night-safari-ticket-with-transfer.a234437.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off) ![Half-Day City Tour including Visit to Singapore Botanic Gardens](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/342162/8b1341c4-8a25-4c8a-a939-8549dad86d78.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Half-Day City Tour including Visit to Singapore Botanic Gardens 3h 30m 7.2/10 123 verified reviews Free cancellation available CA $52 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/half-day-city-tour-including-visit-to-singapore-botanic-gardens.a342162.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off) ![Singapore Zoo Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/539000/86563a4f-9ce4-4d9f-b067-ba56b1002ec8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Singapore Zoo Admission Ticket 10h 3.4/10 3 verified reviews CA $55 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/singapore-zoo.a539000.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off) ![River Wonders with One-Way Transfer (Free & Easy)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/234463/b64e45f4-e5c4-4b81-aa26-668c2922cdf4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### River Wonders with One-Way Transfer (Free & Easy) 3h 30m 7.6/10 15 verified reviews CA $84 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/river-safari-ticket-with-transfer.a234463.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off) ![Snow City Singapore Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50751009/5a7daaef-d3eb-4b59-81d6-05ab52b8e93d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Snow City Singapore Admission Ticket 8h CA $38 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/snow-city-singapore-admission-ticket.a50751009.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off) ![Malaysia : LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/893363/4d0b4f8a-a638-4fd9-80d0-49eba87010ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Malaysia : LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort Entry Ticket 7h+ 10/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available CA $29 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/legoland-malaysia.a893363.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off) ![Discover Singapore City and Top Attraction](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50955420/ec889440-ad3c-40e5-860b-a5abe995edf9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Discover Singapore City and Top Attraction 8h CA $55 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/discover-singapore-city-and-top-attraction.a50955420.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off) ![Singapore River Wonders Admission E-Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/539329/25997fc5-564b-4783-b595-d03e8eff0716.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Singapore River Wonders Admission E-Ticket 10h CA $51 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/singapore-river-safari-wonders.a539329.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off) ![Night Safari Singapore Tickets with Tram Ride](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51549973/5817df6d-b37b-4131-bce2-5ca556cf48a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Night Safari Singapore Tickets with Tram Ride 3h Free cancellation available ~~CA $108~~CA $81 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/night-safari-singapore-tickets-with-tram-ride.a51549973.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off) ![Singapore Bird Paradise E-Tickets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49442285/4ba647b6-aa5f-4bd1-8ea2-5d4b1d0c087a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Singapore Bird Paradise E-Tickets 4h Free cancellation available CA $67 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/singapore-bird-paradise-e-tickets.a49442285.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 8 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![City Experience with National Orchid Garden + Return Transfers](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/726210/cdaeb60f-4c92-4431-ab6f-c628549cae84.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### City Experience with National Orchid Garden + Return Transfers 3h 30m 9.2/10 5 verified reviews Free cancellation available CA $57 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/floating-doughnut-romantic-cruise.a726210.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off) ![Small-Group Food Tour With Hawker Centre: Eat Like A Local](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1321243/aab245e6-ef6f-4df2-a420-71732168dca8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Small-Group Food Tour With Hawker Centre: Eat Like A Local 6h 9.8/10 37 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $216 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/small-group-food-tour-with-hawker-centre-eat-like-a-local.a1321243.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off) ![Hidden Hawker Gems Culinary Tour in Singapore](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51546907/7105e217-e8e0-45c2-8abe-b1463868574d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hidden Hawker Gems Culinary Tour in Singapore 3h Free cancellation available CA $124 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/hidden-hawker-gems-culinary-tour-in-singapore.a51546907.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off) ![Singapore: UNESCO Street Food & Cultural Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1355395/73adaea9-9b81-481b-962a-e9d9e7a0d1fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Singapore: UNESCO Street Food & Cultural Experience 5h 30m 10/10 212 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $216 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/3-ethnic-areas-unesco-street-food-cultural-experience.a1355395.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off) ![4 Hours Private Experience by Grab](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50749419/f07d6be9-65fb-4346-90bf-f945b91e7bc6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 4 Hours Private Experience by Grab 4h Free cancellation available CA $243 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/4-hours-private-experience-by-grab.a50749419.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off) ![Private Singapore Car Tour with Driver Licensed Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49784230/a8039646-7c45-44eb-843f-e29d340aa1ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Singapore Car Tour with Driver Licensed Guide 4h Free cancellation available CA $270 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-singapore-car-tour-with-driver-licensed-guide.a49784230.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off) ![2-Hr Coffee and Biscuit Painting - Edible Paint](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47807347/f92b99fe-8796-4d94-ab07-bcb611e6406b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 2-Hr Coffee and Biscuit Painting - Edible Paint 2h Free cancellation available CA $54 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/2-hr-coffee-and-biscuit-painting-edible-paint.a47807347.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off) ![Singapore The Local Breakfast Club](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51534111/e17db9e8-0921-41b3-a45b-2b65e1a85db1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Singapore The Local Breakfast Club 3h Free cancellation available CA $124 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/singapore-the-local-breakfast-club.a51534111.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off) ### Classes & workshops [See all 5 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&filter.categories=ClassesWorkshops) ![2-Hr Bag Painting - Leather Paint](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47999339/27655cca-7214-4a23-9100-e7e8bdc40fba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 2-Hr Bag Painting - Leather Paint 2h 10/10 2 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $73 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/2-hr-bag-painting-leather-paint.a47999339.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off) ![Private Group / Team-Building Gelato Session in Johor Bahru](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51573712/1611f231-0f28-4378-b013-4a1a51c46ee9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Group / Team-Building Gelato Session in Johor Bahru 1h 30m Free cancellation available CA $341 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-group-team-building-gelato-session-in-johor-bahru.a51573712.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off) ![Gelato Workshop by Siblings Gelato in Johor Bahru](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51574130/ba60b672-941a-4f58-ab65-4cc9e83c759a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Gelato Workshop by Siblings Gelato in Johor Bahru 1h 30m Free cancellation available CA $26 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/gelato-workshop-by-siblings-gelato-in-johor-bahru.a51574130.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off) ![2-Hr Art Jamming Session - Unguided](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48344171/082e8959-7bce-4536-b2ba-637f6e06bbd7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 2-Hr Art Jamming Session - Unguided 2h Free cancellation available CA $42 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/2-hr-art-jamming-session-unguided.a48344171.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off) ![2-Hr Coffee and Biscuit Painting - Edible Paint](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47807347/f92b99fe-8796-4d94-ab07-bcb611e6406b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 2-Hr Coffee and Biscuit Painting - Edible Paint 2h Free cancellation available CA $54 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/2-hr-coffee-and-biscuit-painting-edible-paint.a47807347.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![Past And Present Singapore Bike Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50695446/2e4ce22d-8465-4659-9cc5-4251779dc702.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Past And Present Singapore Bike Tour 2h Free cancellation available CA $27 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/singapore-bike-tour.a50695446.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off) ![Singapore Cycling Tour - Rail Corridor to Civic District](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49990762/559264c1-63dc-42d8-a2b3-5b59fce5fa45.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Singapore Cycling Tour - Rail Corridor to Civic District 4h Free cancellation available CA $130 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/singapore-cycling-tour-rail-corridor-to-civic-district.a49990762.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off) ![Sunset Bike Tour with Hawker Food Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50804056/aca37f4d-1cc8-4870-aa51-efcc0baebd74.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sunset Bike Tour with Hawker Food Experience 3h Free cancellation available CA $238 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/sunset-bike-tour-with-hawker-food-experience.a50804056.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off) ![Singapore Mountain Biking](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50801061/c65794e8-72e2-4526-a7fd-d5f7039c8dc3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Singapore Mountain Biking 3h Free cancellation available CA $194 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/singapore-mountain-biking.a50801061.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off) ### Popular places to visit ![Central District which includes bird life, zoo animals and a pond](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6142146/9a7c65af-27a7-453a-b46c-72d2e6971e3b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Johor Zoo Hang out with the animal kingdom to encounter a rich variety of wildlife at one of the oldest zoos in Malaysia. [](https://expedia.ca/Johor-Zoo-Central-District.d6113926.Vacation-Attraction) ![Johor Bahru featuring heritage architecture and a mosque](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113936/e40e08dc-1123-4e16-9f22-0ff9088e85cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque Visit the state mosque of Johor, a beautiful old building that was commissioned by a sultan and boasts a mix of architectural styles. [](https://expedia.ca/Sultan-Abu-Bakar-State-Mosque-Central-District.d6113936.Vacation-Attraction) ![I like the concept of this chai](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6142145/c68d6541-f43c-4438-8b45-df72025fae98.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tan Hiok Nee Learn about the local history of Bandar Johor Bahru with a stop at Tan Hiok Nee. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.ca/Tan-Hiok-Nee-Johor-Bahru.d736335876287676416.Vacation-Attraction) #### Sultan Abu Bakar Royal Palace Museum You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Sultan Abu Bakar Royal Palace Museum in Johor Bahru. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Sultan-Abu-Bakar-Royal-Palace-Museum-Central-District.d6113934.Vacation-Attraction) #### Royal Abu Bakar Museum You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Royal Abu Bakar Museum in Johor Bahru. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Royal-Abu-Bakar-Museum-Central-District.d553248621526916946.Vacation-Attraction) #### Masjid Negeri Sultan Abu Bakar Learn about the local history of Johor Bahru when you take a trip to Masjid Negeri Sultan Abu Bakar. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area. 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