When visiting Malaysia, one thing you should be sure to do is to take a walking tour of the city. There are so many shops and exciting sights to see as well as confusing cultural peculiarities and fascinating personalities. The weather in Southeast is Asia can at times be exhausting, but there are so many ways to get around that you would have no problems seeing all that you desire. Today, many Johor Bahru hotels offer pre-booked taxis as well as day guides that you can hire for a fair price.

One place to be sure and add to your tour list is Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque. Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque was built by the country’s leader sometime in the last 15 years of the 19th century. When looking at the mosque, viewers may questions its design in terms of other Islamic structures in this very Muslim country. Malaysia has had a fair share of colonization periods. It was once part of the British Empire in the 18th century and as such there are a fair amount of Victorian architectural influences in various parts of the country.

Located nearby the mosque and under the same name is the Royal Abu Bakar Museum. Located near the waterfront leading to the Singapore Strait and straight across from the Singapore border, the Royal Abu Bakar Museum is home to a number of interesting artifacts and full of information on the development of Malaysia into the country that it is today. The Royal Abu Bakar Museum also sits on some of the most stunning greenery in the city and is a great place to go on a deliciously sunny day for an afternoon out in the sun. The expansive green lawn is a great place to have a picnic or enjoy a casual chat with loved ones. Read the rest of this entry »