Day 01
Johor Bahru Heritage Walk
- Meet your tour guide at your hotel, or any other agreed location within Johor Bahru city, at 8:30 am.
- Johor Bahru, at the southern end of Peninsular Malaysia, lies along the Straits of Johor. Founded in 1855 as Tanjung Puteri, the city was once also known as "Little Shantou" by the Chinese community in Johor Bahru.
- Walk to the cultural street of Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, one of the oldest streets in the city. It is named after one of the founding fathers of Johor Bahru and is also known as one of the city's oldest neighbourhoods.
- See the Red House, an antique shop dotted along the road.
- Head to the Johor Old Chinese Temple. This traditional temple dates back to the 19th century and was built in honour of five deities venerated by the Chinese community. It is one of the oldest religious buildings in the city and is instantly recognisable for its red-and-white colour scheme. Learn the story of how the Chinese community first came to Johor Bahru.
- Go for a Meldrum Walk and continue to Jalan Wong Ah Hock, named after a Chinese man who came to Singapore in 1854 and established himself in building construction and other businesses.
- Visit Hiap Joo Bakery, which still uses a charcoal oven to bake its treats. This method was inspired by the traditional way of making biscuits in Hainan, China, the hometown of the original owner.
- Proceed to Gurdwara Sahib Johor Bahru, a Sikh temple built in 1992 and an important place of worship for the 250 Sikh families who call Johor Bahru home.
- Continue to Arulmigu Rajamariamman Devasthanam Johor Bahru, a South Indian temple with more than 100 years of history. It is a place of extraordinary art and devotion. After visiting the temple, you may shop around for Indian souvenirs.
- End the tour by 11:30 am.
