LET'S VISIT JOHOR
Desaru
Desaru, the popular beach resort, is located on the eastern tip of the peninsula (near Singapore - about 1½hr drive from Johor Bahru). It has clean sandy white beaches with a lush tropical forest that goes for about 25 kilometres. You can walk nearly 50 meters into the sea and still the depth is approximately 4 feet deep).
Desaru is a popular destination for tourists as well as locals. It is a village of casuarinas with 25km of unspoiled beaches and a lush tropical forest.
The clean water has made many water sporting activities such as snorkelling, fishing, boating and canoeing possible. You can do also other activities without the blue sea. You can do golfing, jungle trekking, horseback riding and tennis.
There are many resorts and hotels here that cater to a variety of budget. There are resorts and hotels for the budget traveller as well as families seeking fun in the sun
Kota Tinggi Waterfall
Kota Tinggi Waterfall 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.
Another popular out-of-town attraction is Kota Tinggi. This attraction of the waterfalls is situated at Lombong. The water cascades from a height of 36m down a steep precipice into a pool deep enough for swimming.The cool waters have beckoned many tourists and locals alike. It is a good spot to take a fresh mountain air. The Swiss-style chalets equipped with cooking facilities are available for visitors seeking an overnight visit.
At the base of the falls there are also public changing rooms, camping grounds, and a restaurant.
AIR PAPAN
In Air Papan it's very relaxing and isolated. The beaches are incredibly beautiful here. This village of Air Papan is flanked by hills and dotted with many species of trees and palms. The beach is a popular picnic area where the "Pesta Air Papan" (Air Papan Festival) is celebrated on the 1st of May each year. This event has always managed to draw such a huge crowd that the available chalets are almost unable to contain the demand! The festival is fun-filled with food and games!
There are also cultural performances. A sides from the Pesta Air Papan, the beach is a popular spot, drawing lots of visitors to it every weekend and public holidays. Its clear blue waters is definitely a contributing factor to its popularity. When the weather is beautiful, you can even see the outline of other neighbouring islands.
PENYABONG
Penyabong is a collection of little islands that string themselves out towards Tioman, just 25 miles in the distance. Next to the jetty are a couple of small restaurants and the Endau Beach resort which has air-conditioned chalets available for RM120 / night. The resort also has a small collection of water sports equipment in various states of disrepair, although the canoes were working.
Zul's Guesthouse is a real charmer and at RM25 / night, it's hardly going to break the bank. For that price, you could experience a charming little village atmosphere, some good cheap Roti Prata and islands to yourself. Zul has a little boat for running out to the islands at RM50 per person for the day.
The large jetty is used by the fishing fleet but the area was surprisingly clean and tidy. Most captivating were the number of islands between the shore and Tioman Island. In the same bay just 100 metres east was another jetty type arrangement. However, if you wanted to tie up to something, you'd be far safer at the big jetty in deep water. A 21m ketch works the area as a charter vessel and can attest to the quality of sailing, diving and fishing in the area. Most of the islands are marine parks so fishing is only in designated areas, but enjoy the area anyway.
