Monday 9 April 2018

INTERESTING PLACE TO VISIT IN MUAR


Visit In Muar

  • Tanjung Emas




Tanjung Emas is a park situated at the estuary of Muar River, overlooking the Straits of Malacca. The huge park is well-maintained and has a nice environment. It is an ideal place for those who love to watch the waves and enjoy the breezy air. This is also the place where locals love to bring their children to the playground in the evening.

Location: Taman Sri Tanjung, 84000 Muar, Johor2.

  • Sultan Ibrahim Jamek Mosque



The hybrid of Western and Middle Eastern style made up this historical mosque in Muar Situated along Jalan Petri, the mosque is built in 1887. Considered as one of the oldest mosques in Muar, this mosque could be majestically seen from Tanjung Emas Park and is located beside the Muar river. What is so special about this particular mosque is that it has classic Roman columns traditional Malay element as well as some mixture of vintage European design. The mosque is painted mostly on white and blue and it gives a very peaceful atmosphere.

Location: Jalan Petri, Taman Sri Tanjung, 84000 Muar, Johor.

  • Sultan Ismail Bridge


This particular bridge is an iconic landmark in Muar. If you're driving through this stretch, you should stop for a while at the foot of the bridge and admire its unique archetecture. It was completed in 1967 and officially opened to the public during the time of Almarhum Sultan Sir Ismail Al-Khalidi Ibni Almarhum Sultan Sir Ibrahim Al-Masyhur, the late Sultan of Johor the same year. Initially, it was a toll bridge but after objections by the public, the Malaysian government abolished the toll collection. Now, people can pass freely, connecting more parts of Muar more conveniently.

Address: Jalan Kesang, 84000 Muar, Johor, Malaysia

  • Muar Clock Tower

Muar clock tower is one of the famous attractions on Muar. It is considered as a local landmark in Muar. It is situated in the garden at the new park called Padang Nyiru, which is very near the Muar Bus Terminal. The old English architecture is what makes the clock distinctive and unique, it is painted in white and yellow and is very distinctive from afar. The stairs in the tower are all padlocked for safety measure.

Location: 1947, Jalan Abdullah, Pekan Muar, 84000 Muar, Johor

  • Gersik Hot Spring


Located between Parit Jawa and Batu Pahat, the renowned natural hot spring in Muar is very well-maintained and clean. But the best part is there is no entrance fee required. The water temperature is estimated to be between 50 to 70 degree Celcius. Tourists will flood in during the weekend to enjoy a steamy dip into the 3 rings of pool. It's a perfect getaway for families during the weekends as there is one hot spring specifically for children too.

Location: Kampung Sungai Gersik, 84150 Parit Jawa, Muar.

  • Pantai Leka



Pantai Leka is a prominent bird sanctuary as well as a beach in Parit Jawa. This place is approximately 10 kilometers from Muar. Exhibiting as a nature reserved park for migratory birds Pantai Leka even provides food and shelter from its local mangrove forests to the rare species.

Location: Pantai Leka, 84150 Parit Jawa, Muar


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