The history of
modern Johor began with Dato' Temenggong Daing Ibrahim, the son of Temenggong
Abdul Rahman who was a descendant of Sultan Abdul Jalil IV of Johor. In 1855,
under the terms of a treaty between the British in Singapore and Sultan Ali of
Johor, the control of Johor was formally cede to Dato' Temenggong Daing
Ibrahim. Sultan Ali retained control over Kesang until shortly before his death
in 1877 when the territory was ceded to Dato' Temenggong Abu Bakar. Dato'
Temenggong Daing Ibrahim maintained the seat of government at Teluk Belanga in
Singapore but also begs to develop Tanjung Puteri in Johor. His reign saw the
opening of land to Chinese settlers from Singapore for the cultivation of
pepper, a move that boosted the economy of the state.
A one-stop cultural centre destined to be
Johor's latest tourist attraction. The Village is the place for fascinating
demonstration of traditional songket weaving, batik silk painting and the art
of fine pottery. Tourists can pick up Interesting handicraftss and knick-knacks
as souvenirs and enjoy live cultural performances while dining in the Village's
restaurant.
Waterfalls is what comes to mind when Kota
Tinggi is mentioned. The falls at Kota Tinggi are a great favourite among the
locals. On most weekends, there will be at least 1000 visitors who come here to
bath, picnic or just to laze on the rocks. Many come just to enjoy the cool air
and the sight of the falls splashing down some 36 metres into the clear pools
below. The surrounding greenery, falls and people make a good photographic
subject and very often the visitor will be able to meet foreigners, and locals
too, with camera at the ready to capture that elusive scene.
Be in touch with nature and visit Johor's
tropical garden of eden, just a 45 mins drive from Johor Bahru in ulu tiram,
near Kota Tinggi. Experience the kaleidoscope of colourful blooms of flowers,
fruits and plants grown in greenhouses. Ideal for a short break and great fun
as an educational retreat for city folks. Swimming, nature walks and night
tours to catch fireflies and frogs make for a refreshing weekend for the young-at-heart.
Tanjung Piai is famous for its mangrove
swamplands - home to many exotic aquatic life forms which includemulti-coloured
mangrove crabs, beadyeyed mudskippers and crab-eating macaques.located at the
southern most tip of mainland asia, Tanjung Piai is about 75km from Johor
Bahru. Visitors will beable to see how 'gula Melaka' is processed the
traditional way, and the collection of honey at the honey bee farm. Theycan
also experience the lifestyle of a typical malay kampung community.
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