Attractions Guides
JB travel guides on Attractions — tips and recommendations from Southern Homestay at KSL D'Esplanade.
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Pulau Kukup Guide: A Mangrove Island Half-Day from Johor Bahru
Visit Pulau Kukup, a Ramsar-listed mangrove island off Pontian, Johor. Boardwalks, boat trips, tide tips and how to plan it from JB and KSL.
Zoo Johor Guide: Visiting Malaysia's Oldest Zoo in Johor Bahru (Reopened)
Zoo Johor, Malaysia's oldest zoo (1928), reopened in 2024 after upgrades. What to expect, tips for families, and getting there from KSL City Mall.
Johor Bahru Glass Temple: Visiting Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman (Hours, Etiquette, Getting There)
Guide to JB's Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple — about 300,000 glass pieces, visiting window, dress code, and getting there from KSL City Mall.
Easy Day Trips from Johor Bahru: Desaru, Kukup, Tanjung Piai & Gunung Pulai
Five easy day trips from Johor Bahru: Gunung Pulai, Kota Tinggi waterfalls, Desaru Coast, Kukup and Tanjung Piai, with rough drive times.
LEGOLAND Malaysia: Complete Guide for JB Visitors
Plan your LEGOLAND Malaysia visit from KSL D'Esplanade. Tickets, opening hours, getting there by Grab, and insider tips for JB visitors.
Merdeka 2026 in JB: Independence Day Weekend in Johor Bahru
Merdeka long weekend in JB: flag-raising ceremonies, pasar malam, patriotic street buzz, and why Southern Homestay at KSL is a great base.
Sentosa vs Johor Bahru: Which Makes the Better Weekend Destination?
Honest comparison of Sentosa Island and Johor Bahru for a weekend trip: attractions, costs, food, family-friendliness and who each suits best.
JB Chinatown & Wong Ah Fook: Heritage District Walking Guide
Shophouse murals, century-old temples, kopi culture and street food: a walking guide to JB's Chinatown along Jalan Wong Ah Fook, 20 minutes from KSL.
Austin Heights Water Park JB: Complete Guide for Families (2026)
Tickets, rides, height requirements and how to get to Austin Heights Water and Adventure Park in JB from KSL D'Esplanade, for families.
Hutan Bandar MBJB: JB's Urban Forest Reopened with a Zipline
Hutan Bandar MBJB on Jalan Tasek Utara reopened March 2026 after a RM10.3 million upgrade: flying fox, rope course, 35 acres, free entry. 1.9 km from KSL.
Taman Merdeka Johor Bahru: Free Zipline, Upgraded Park and What to Expect
Taman Merdeka in JB got a RM3.34 million upgrade with a free zipline over the lake, rope course and outdoor gym. Getting there from KSL D'Esplanade.
Museums in Johor Bahru: A Heritage Half-Day from KSL
Best museums in Johor Bahru: Royal Abu Bakar Museum, JB Chinese Heritage Museum, Johor Figure Museum and Bukit Timbalan, with map links and hours caveats.
KSL Dino Park: Is Dinosaurs Alive Water Theme Park Worth It?
Dinosaurs Alive Water Theme Park, Level 7 of KSL Hotel & Resort: what young families love, what to temper expectations on, and tips for visiting from KSL.