{"id":8208,"date":"2018-04-25T18:11:51","date_gmt":"2018-04-25T10:11:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/?p=8208"},"modified":"2018-04-26T09:54:04","modified_gmt":"2018-04-26T01:54:04","slug":"a-little-adventure-outside-your-serviced-apartment-to-johor-bahru","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/explore\/a-little-adventure-outside-your-serviced-apartment-to-johor-bahru\/","title":{"rendered":"A little adventure outside your serviced apartment to Johor Bahru"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”padding-4-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#fefeff” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”10px” top_margin=”-20%” width=”5\/6″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none”]
<\/div><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=”A little adventure outside your serviced apartment to Johor Bahru ” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1524649907141{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1524649941031{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]Sometimes, all you need is a little getaway. If you\u2019re halfway across the world, the last thing you\u2019d want to do is pass up the opportunity to explore the neighbouring countries. So lock the <\/span>serviced apartment<\/span><\/a>, drop your briefcase and pick up a backpack – because we\u2019re going to Johor Bahru (JB). Don\u2019t forget your passport!<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Planning your journey.” use_theme_fonts=”yes”]
\"\"<\/div><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=”Train.” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1524707138079{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]Taking the train is highly advisable for a day trip to Johor Bahru – there are no jams like the one at the customs or on the Johor-Singapore Causeway (the freeway linking Malaysia and Singapore) and it takes only 5 minutes. You can get a one-way ticket at about S$5, <\/span>online<\/span><\/a> or at the Woodlands Train Station (must be purchased 4 hours before departure).<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Bus.” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1524650261131{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]You can either take a <\/span>shuttle bus<\/span><\/a> or the public buses to get to JB. Buses do have a bus lane, but often times you will see cars cutting in and out of the bus lane to get ahead in traffic. Here are the locations and public bus services to get to JB:<\/span><\/p>\n

Woodlands Interchange
\n<\/b>950: Goes directly to Woodlands Checkpoint.
\n<\/span>856, 856A, 903, 911, 912, 912B, 913: Drop off at Woodlands Train Checkpoint, and make your way to Woodlands Checkpoint. <\/span><\/p>\n

Kranji MRT Station
\n<\/b>160, 170, 170X and Causeway Link CW1: Goes directly to Woodlands Checkpoint.
\n<\/span>170, 170A and SMRT 178: To Woodlands Train Checkpoint, and walk to Woodlands Checkpoint.<\/span><\/p>\n

From Bugis MRT Station \/ Queen Street Bus Terminal
\n<\/b>170, 170A, Causeway Link CW2 and Singapore-Johore Express (SJE): Board from Queen Street Terminal.
\n<\/span>All of these buses <\/span>except <\/b>170A goes directly to Woodlands Checkpoint. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Car.” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1524650273733{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]Cars are great for people who are particularly picky about the personal space they get. You can easily <\/span>rent a car<\/span><\/a> for a day for a drive to Malaysia. If you are intending on going further than JB, it might be financially wiser to get to JB and rent a car from there instead of one in Singapore. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Items for your itinerary.” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Street food and seafood.” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”]

\"\"<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1524707260702{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]In food trucks and stalls littered around the streets of JB, you can find Lok Lok. Lok Lok translates to boil boil in Cantonese – meats and vegetables are displayed on skewers and you pick what you want. Great for a late night supper or a tea-time snack, Lok Lok is sinfully delicious. <\/span><\/p>\n

For a bigger selection of street food, hit the Meldrum Night Market, and you\u2019ll find Laksa, oyster omelettes and more. Seafood is also a popular choice amongst Singaporeans as it\u2019s considerably cheaper in JB.<\/span><\/p>\n

Meldrum Night Market
\n<\/strong>Address: 23, Jalan Meldrum, Bandar Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia<\/em>
\nOpening Hours: Daily 5PM-12AM<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”A bakery that sticks fiercely to its roots. ” use_theme_fonts=”yes”]

\"\"<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1524650442036{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]Source: <\/span><\/i>Paul<\/span><\/i><\/a>, on Flickr<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Sticking to their traditional roots, the puffs and pastries made at Salahuddin Bakery are baked the old-fashioned way in a wood-fired oven. Try bread that has been perfected after generations of baking. <\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b> 26, Jalan Dhoby, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Legoland.” use_theme_fonts=”yes”]

\"\"<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1524707315220{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]The whole of Legoland<\/a> is built on blocks of large Legos. Fun for the family or the Lego enthusiast, there is even a waterpark at Legoland to get your feet wet. With over 40 rides, relive the childhood memories of playing with Legos and building up whatever your heart desires. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Your regular retail therapy malls with a hefty discount.” use_theme_fonts=”yes”]
\"\"<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1524707374373{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]A list of malls to hit:<\/span><\/p>\n

Johor Premium Outlets <\/b>(Great for luxury brands on a discount, find Burberry, Michael Kors and more.)
\n<\/span>Address: Jalan Premium Outlets Indahpura, 81000 Kulai, Johor, Malaysia
\n<\/span><\/i>Opening hours: Daily (10am to 10pm)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

KSL City <\/b>(Sporting goods, cinemas – they’re considerably\u00a0cheaper than in Singapore and grocery shopping.)
\n<\/span>Address: 33, Jalan Seladang, Taman Abad, 80250 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
\n<\/span><\/i>Opening Hours: Daily (10am to 10pm)<\/i><\/p>\n

Komtar JBCC <\/b>(Great for kids with an Angry Birds Activity Park, and great brands like Victoria\u2019s Secret, Bath & Body Works and Marks & Spencer.)
\n<\/span>Address: Johor Bahru City Centre, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
\n<\/span><\/i>Opening Hours: Daily (10am to 10pm)<\/i><\/p>\n

Paradigm Mall <\/b>(The biggest mall in all of JB. From Samsung to Adidas to Harvey Norman, this mall has it all.)
\n<\/span>Address: Paradigm Mall Johor Bahru, Jalan Skudai, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
\n<\/span><\/i>Opening hours: Daily (10am to 10pm)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Johor Bahru City Square <\/b>(Your touch point once you reach JB, you can find a lot of food options here.)
\n<\/span>Address: Jalan Wong Ah Fook, Darul Ta\u2019zim, 80000 Johor Bahru, Malaysia
\n<\/span>Opening hours: Daily (10am \u2013 10pm)<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”A dollar shop\u2026 that charges less than a dollar. ” use_theme_fonts=”yes”]

\"\"<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1524707495117{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]Source: <\/span><\/i>Andrew Chanks<\/span><\/i><\/a>, on Facebook.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

The Eco-shop is a value shopper\u2019s haven with everything going for RM2 – which is about S$0.65. Stationary, snacks, glassware and more can be found in this dollar store.
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:\u00a083, 85, 87 (Ground & 1st Floor), Jalan Jelutong 1, Taman Desaru Utama, 81930 Bandar Penawar, Johor
\nOpening hours: Monday to Friday: 8.30am – 6.00pm, Saturday: 8.30am -12.30pm
\n<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Find something shiny in the Rusty Market.” use_theme_fonts=”yes”]

\"\"<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1524707612597{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]For the expat on a budget the <\/span>flea market fun<\/span><\/a> continues here: Pasar Karat is a huge flea market in JB where you can find\u00a0plenty of preloved one-of-a-kinds, trinkets and knick-knacks. You can even find live animals sold as pets!
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Address: Jalan Segget, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia<\/em>
\nOpening hours: Daily 8pm till late<\/em><\/p>\n

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