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Location
At the eastern tip of the Peninsular Malaysia, Desaru is very close to the developing country, Singapore. It is located at the east of Johor Bahru, the main city of Johor.
Overview
Desaru beach is a very famous spot for tourists, mostly from Singapore and too, the locals. It is one of the best beaches around in Johor. There are many activities available for all ages of people. There are many hotels in Johor and so it is not hard to pick the one on Desaru beach.
Apart from the white sandy beach of Desaru's, there is one interesting spot that most families will pay a visit to. That is the Desaru Fruit Farm. It is planted with a large variety of tropical fruits such as starfruit and definitely the king of fruits durian. You can take a one-day-tour or even overnight and buy yourself some juicy fruits. Another spot that is too, suitable for family is the Ostrich Wonderland in Desaru. This is the place to bring along your kids, with the chance in getting close with these ostriches. Not only you will get to know more about the ostriches, you have the chance in riding one with very reasonable fees.
There is a golf club in Desaru namely the Desaru Golf and Country Club. Golfers and spend their time on the golf course. The theme of the decoration in the club is more to African-style with a unique log cabin clubhouse. Besides, they do provide fine dining.
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Endau Rompin National Park
Location
Endau Rompin National Park sits between Johor and Pahang.
Overview
Endau Rompin National Park is the second largest National Park in the Peninsular Malaysia, just after Taman Negara. The park is rich with unique flora and fauna, with rocks that are from millions of years ago. The park is mainly made up of lush green tropical plants with all sorts of varieties.
There are a lot of activities that could be done when you are there. There are two waterfalls around which are the Buaya Sangkut Falls and the Mahkota Waterfalls. These two places are ideal for picnic. One can jungle trekking and camping in the park too. The park is normally closed from December to February as these are the rainy seasons of the year.
Hotels in Johor are all offered in an affordable price. City Square Shopping Mall is located at the Johor Bahru city centre, just along Jalan Wong Ah Fook. The Persada Johor International Convention Centre is the prime venue for many huge events and exhibition.
Legoland Malaysia
Legoland Malaysia theme park, the first in Asia, is situated in Nusajaya, Johor. Situated on 76 acres of land, the park is the sixth such park to open in the world.
Previous parks are located in Billund, Denmark (1968), Windsor, England (1996), California, USA (1999), Germany (2002), Florida, USA (2005).
Legoland is built with over 40 interactive rides, shows and attractions. One of the main attractions here is the Miniland. More than 30 million lego bricks are used in the building of these monuments including the Petronas Twin Towers, The Merlion Statue, Taj Mahal and others.
These well-known buildings are built using lego bricks, an interactive world on a scale of 1:20 where people, trains and aeroplanes come to life at the touch of a button. Other attractions at the park include Lego City, Land of Adventure, Imagination, Lego Kingdom and Lego Technic.
In the theme park, there is also an Observation Tower which is the highest tower in Legoland Malaysia, some 60 meters from the ground. This is also the third Legoland observation tower in the world after Denmark and Germany.
Legoland is a fascinating place to visit for children and adults alike!
Previous parks are located in Billund, Denmark (1968), Windsor, England (1996), California, USA (1999), Germany (2002), Florida, USA (2005).
Legoland is built with over 40 interactive rides, shows and attractions. One of the main attractions here is the Miniland. More than 30 million lego bricks are used in the building of these monuments including the Petronas Twin Towers, The Merlion Statue, Taj Mahal and others.
These well-known buildings are built using lego bricks, an interactive world on a scale of 1:20 where people, trains and aeroplanes come to life at the touch of a button. Other attractions at the park include Lego City, Land of Adventure, Imagination, Lego Kingdom and Lego Technic.
In the theme park, there is also an Observation Tower which is the highest tower in Legoland Malaysia, some 60 meters from the ground. This is also the third Legoland observation tower in the world after Denmark and Germany.
Legoland is a fascinating place to visit for children and adults alike!
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Gunung Ledang/Mount Ophir
Shrouded in mystical legends and folklore, Gunung Ledang continues to charm and intrigue locals and visitors alike. According to the legend of the Princess of Gunung Ledang, the Sultan of Melaka wanted the Princess' hand in marriage and she, not wanting to marry him, demanded that the Sultan present her with seven jars of women's tears, seven trays of mosquitoes' hearts and seven bowls of the Sultan's son's blood. After he was unable to meet these impossible requests, she fled to the mountain and continues to live in a hidden cave, to this day.
The mountain is ideal for a myriad of outdoor activities with challenging mountain trails, icy waterfalls, and exotic flora and fauna, including many species of birds. At the relatively flat summit, which is 1,276m above sea level, a panoramic view of the Straits of Melaka and even the Sumatran coastline can been seen on a clear day. Also, Sagil Waterfall is a popular picnic spot at the base of the mountain.
The mountain is ideal for a myriad of outdoor activities with challenging mountain trails, icy waterfalls, and exotic flora and fauna, including many species of birds. At the relatively flat summit, which is 1,276m above sea level, a panoramic view of the Straits of Melaka and even the Sumatran coastline can been seen on a clear day. Also, Sagil Waterfall is a popular picnic spot at the base of the mountain.
Kota Tinggi Waterfall
The waterfalls are located at the foot of Gunung (Mountain) Muntahak. It cascades down some 34 meters from the mountain.
The natural beauty of the area is refreshing, and provides an escape for busy city-goers. The cooling river waters also provide an ideal place for swimming, and a nice spot for picnics.
It is a great place for nature lovers who often spot birds, and numerous insects around the area. Those wanting to spend a night here can opt to stay at the Kota Tinggi Waterfalls Resort.
The natural beauty of the area is refreshing, and provides an escape for busy city-goers. The cooling river waters also provide an ideal place for swimming, and a nice spot for picnics.
It is a great place for nature lovers who often spot birds, and numerous insects around the area. Those wanting to spend a night here can opt to stay at the Kota Tinggi Waterfalls Resort.
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