Johor in Malaysia is a land of numerous tourist attractions. Johor
boasts many beautiful unspoiled islands, mystic jungle parks, and lovely white
sandy beaches with crystal clear water, magnificent historical sites and other
fascinating places to visit. Johor is ranked third in tourist destinations in
Malaysia after Kuala Lumpur and Penang. The principal mode of entry to Johor
Bahru is via the causeway from Singapore. Johor is increasingly popular for
eco-tourism as it is endowed with rich natural heritage. The Endau-Rompin Park,
one of the world’s oldest tropical rain forests – offers great natural beauty
for the adventurous traveller. Furthermore, Johor’s beautiful and natural
forest parks also being developed into centres for eco-tourism. Johor also has
more than thirty beautiful and unspoiled offshore islands. The islands off
Mersing alone saw tremendous increase of visitors yearly as it possess some of
the most beautiful assemblage of coral reefs in the world.
There is various interesting place in Johor such as Legoland,
Endau Rompin National Park, Sibu Island and Danga Bay.
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| LEGOLAND MALAYSIA |
Legoland Malaysia theme park, the first in Asia, is
situated in Nusajaya, Johor. Situated on 76 acres of land, the park is the
sixth such park to open in the world. Legoland
is built with over 40 interactive rides, shows and attractions. One of the main
attractions here is the Miniland. More than 30 million lego bricks are used in
the building of these monuments including the Petronas Twin Towers, The Merlion
Statue, Taj Mahal and others. In
the theme park, there is also an Observation Tower which is the highest tower
in Legoland Malaysia, some 60 meters from the ground. This is also the third
Legoland observation tower in the world after Denmark and Germany.
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| ENDOU ROMPIN NATIONAL PARK |
Endau Rompin National Park is the second largest
National Park in the Peninsular Malaysia, just after Taman Negara. The park is
rich with unique flora and fauna, with rocks that are from millions of years
ago. The park is mainly made up of lush green tropical plants with all sorts of
varieties. There are a lot of activities that could be done when you are there.
There are two waterfalls around which are the Buaya Sangkut Falls and the
Mahkota Waterfalls. These two places are ideal for picnic. One cans jungle
trekking and camping in the park too. The park is normally closed from December
to February as these are the rainy seasons of the year
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| SIBU ISLAND |
The location of Pulau Sibu is in
Mersing, Johor. It is situated at the eastern side of the Peninsular Malaysia,
by the South China Sea. Pulau Sibu is actually made up of not one but a cluster
of islands: Sibu Besar Island, Sibu Tengah Island, Sibu Kukus Island and
finally, Sibu Hujung Island. There
are many interesting activities one can be involved in such as fishing, jungle
trekking, scuba diving and snorkeling.
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| DANGA BAY |
The Danga Bay of Johor acts as the premier waterfront city in
Malaysia. It is located near to Jalan Skudai and situated not far from the city
of Johor Bahru. It is located near to the Istana Bukit Serene, the official residence for the Sultan of Johor. Danga Bay offers a lot of
activities with luxury and glam. It possesses the high end retail outlets and
fine dines restaurants. It is considered as the biggest recreation park in
Johor Bahru as there are many activities that are suitable for all ages. Danga
Bay showcases the culture of Johor, Malaysia. It possesses leisure,
entertainment and food from the local as well as international
There are various festivals in Johor,
Malaysia held throughout the year. Among 2015 festival is regularly held are Johor
Bahru Street and Food Fest, Jazz Fest, Kite Festival, Classical Music Festival,
Bike Festival, Global Indian Festival and Johor Bahru Film Festival.
This festival is held has an impact on
tourism Malaysia especially Johor. Among the impact are the tourism business encompasses tour agency, heritage
providers, hotels and resorts as well as the public attraction.
Tourism
increases employment opportunities. Additional jobs, ranging from low-wage
entry-level to high-paying professional positions in management and technical
fields, generate income and raise standards of living. Particularly in rural
areas, the diversification created by tourism helps communities that are
possibly dependent on only one industry. As tourism grows, additional
opportunities are created for investment, development, and infrastructure
spending. Tourism often induces improvements in public utilities such as water,
sewer, sidewalks, lighting, parking, public restrooms, litter control, and
landscaping. Such improvements benefit tourists and residents alike. Likewise,
tourism encourages improvements in transport infrastructure resulting in
upgraded roads, airports, public transportation, and non-traditional
transportation (e.g., trails).
Tourism can also degrade an environment. Visitors generate waste and
pollution (air, water, solid waste, noise, and visual). Natural resource
attractions can be jeopardized through improper uses or overuse. Providing
tourist services can alter the landscape's appearance. For instance, visual
pollution may occur from billboard proliferation. As tourism develops, demand
for land increases, especially for prime locations like beachfronts, special
views, and mountains.
The social and cultural ramifications of tourism warrant careful
consideration, as impacts can either become assets or detriments to
communities. Influxes of tourists bring diverse values to the community and
influence behaviors and family life. Individuals and the collective community
might try to please tourists or adopt tourist behaviors. Interactions between
residents and tourists can impact creative expression by providing new
opportunities (positive).
Tourism can improve the quality of life in an area by increasing the
number of attractions, recreational opportunities, and services. Tourism offers
residents opportunities to meet interesting people, make friendships, learn
about the world, and expose themselves to new perspectives. Experiencing
different cultural practices enriches experiences, broadens horizons, and
increases insight and appreciation for different approaches to living.
Tourist expectations can upgrade service by local shops,
restaurants, and other commerce operators. Tourist traffic in a community
creates an opportunity for upgraded fire, police, and medical protection that
also benefits residents.
As tourism develops, local residents will enjoy more facilities and
a greater range of choices. Tourism activities and events tend to make living
in a place more interesting and exciting.
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