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Johor, a state in southern Malaysia linked to Singapore by causeways, is known for beaches and rainforest. Desaru Beach has a strip of resorts, while Endau Rompin National Park's mountainous jungle shelters waterfalls and wildlife like elephants. Capital Johor Bahru's diverse history is reflected in the Victorian-era Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque. Johor has land borders with the Malaysian states of Pahang to the north and Malacca and Negeri Sembilan to the northwest. Johor shares maritime borders with Singapore to the south and Indonesia to both the west and east. Johor Bahru is the capital city and the economic centre of the state, Kota Iskandar is the seat of the state government, and Muar serves as the royal town of the state. The old state capital is Johor Lama. As of 2017, the state's population is 3,700,000. Johor has highly diverse tropical rainforests and an equatorial climate. The state's mountain ranges form part of the Titiwangsa Range, which is part of the larger Tenasserim Range connected to Thailand and Myanmar, with Mount Ophir being the highest point in Johor.
Tengah island has its own five-star resort, which is mostly uninhabited except for the inclusion of Batu Batu Resort. Tengah is located right in-between the town of Mersing, Johor and Rawa Island. This island is home to eight private beaches as well as a 3km stretch of pure white sand right at the front of the resort. Speaking of the resort, it only has one- and two-bedroom villas available in small quantities so if you’re ever planning a trip, be sure to plan beforehand.
Diving,
Along the Straits of Johor, about 16 km away from Mersing town lies a big and beautiful island called Pulau Rawa. Known as the Maldives island (or some say Pearl of an island) of Johor, Pulau Rawa, otherwise known as Rawa Island, is a popular tourist spot. Well, that is not without good reason: lovely white sandy beaches, clear blue waters, great views of the sun, sea and hills – there’s so much to love about this gem of an island. You may have heard people mentioning about Rawa Island Johor, but you may not have much idea about what is there to do on the island, or you know, whether the island is even an interesting place to visit despite reading Pulau Rawa review online.
Snorkel and Scuba Dive like you never before,
Rawa Island is still a little known marine-conserved island to many. It is also due to this reason that the natural beauty of this precious place is still well preserved and remains unpolluted, offering travellers and visitors the ideal spot for an island getaway. The weather in Rawa Island may be quite ideal all year round – not too hot but just warm and sunny with a little bit of rain throughout. However, do take note of the monsoon seasons which will affect the island activities there such as snorkelling and diving. Avoid travelling during the months of November and December as hotels tend to close their doors during the rainy climate. Rough tides are usually present in the months of May and June, so do cross that period out of your travel calendar too. Travel somewhere in January to April or July to October for the best Pulau Rawa experience!
Mount Pulai is a 14.3 kilometer moderately trafficked loop trail located near Kulai, Johor, Malaysia that features a waterfall and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking and trail running.
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Gunung Pulai is located at Kampung Sri Gunung Pulai, about 12km south-west of Kulai town, or 19km north west from Johor Bahru central. The trail head of Gunung Pulai (a gate) is located about 30-50 meters on the road from the car park at approximately GPS 1.590354, 103.517270 (maps).
From the north south highway, take the Exit 252 – Kulaijaya toward Kulaijaya/Kota Tinggi. After exiting the toll, immediately lookout for the signboard for direction to Gunung Pulai – it should direct you to take a right turn immediately. You will be on the road name Jalan Sawah heading south-west. Continue on this route for about 9.3km and at approximately GPS: 1.592808, 103.510175 (maps), turn left into Jln TM Gn Pulai. Continue straight on the road till you reach the carpark /trailhead.
Parking is charged at RM2 for cars, and RM0.50 for motorcycles. As it gets crowded during the weekends, the car park gets full quickly and vehicles are parked by the roadside for free. Take note not to obstruct traffic while parking by the roadside.
The trail head of Gunung Pulai (a gate) is on the main road, about 30-50 meters from the car park. The gates are usually lock to restrict vehicle access. Hikers can bypass the gate on the left. There are two trails leading to the summit for Gunung Pulai. The main road trail and the jungle trail. The main road trail is 5km long on the tarmac road and gets steeper nearing the summit. The jungle trail which is about 3.14km long, split away and mergers back at 1km and 3.9km of the main road respectively.
From scenic waterfalls in Kuala Lumpur to breathtaking hiking spots in Malaysia, there are many ways to enjoy a nature retreat in this beautiful country. If you're planning an outdoor adventure to Johor, there's a secret blue lake that you should visit at this famous hiking spot in Johor. Just a 15-minute drive from Johor Premium Outlets, plan a morning hike to see Tasik Biru, Kangkar Pulai. Situated in Johor Bahru, this scenic lake is an abandoned mine filled with water that turned bright blue. While this lake is not safe for swimming, the locals can take a short hike to catch a glimpse of it. If you come on a clear day, you can capture the reflection of the surrounding limestone formation, adding a mirror-like depth to your Instagram photo. Do note that the weather gets really hot and sunny in the afternoon, so it's best to come in the morning or evening.
When it comes to hiking, the level of difficulty is between easy and intermediate, which is doable for a first-time hiker. It also takes about 2-3 hours depending on the trails chosen. With three hiking routes available from the starting point to Tasik Biru Kangkar Pulai, check out Wandering Journal, a travel blog that provides clear directions complete with accompanying photos of these hiking trails, so you won't get lost!
At the time of writing, the entrance and parking fees at Tasik Biru Kangkar Pulai are free for all. And we hope you have the best time exploring this hidden nature attraction in Johor!
Swimming here is not recommended as Blue Lake or better known as Blue Lagoon is said to be dangerous because of the mineral content that is too high to be able to erode like bleach (Clorox)
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