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Desaru Beach: Could this be Johor’s Most Beautiful Beach?

Desaru beach is a very famous spot for tourists, mostly from Singapore and too, the locals. It is one of the best beaches around in Johor. It is located at the east of Johor Bahru, the main city of Johor. Desaru beach is a very famous spot for tourists, mostly from Singapore and too, the locals. It is one of the best beaches around in Johor.

There are many activities available for all ages of people. There are many hotels in Johor and so it is not hard to pick the one on Desaru beach.

Read: Travel Guide : What to do in Desaru Johor

Desaru Beach

There are many activities available for all ages of people. There are many hotels in Johor and so it is not hard to pick the one on Desaru beach. For those who seek to connect with nature, there is the scenic cycling path, mangrove forest and the pristine Desaru beach to explore.

Read: List of The Best Waterpark Johor, Malaysia

With its extensive range of activities and facilities located in close proximity, Desaru Coast will certainly be a haven of fun for everyone.


Peaceful, seafront area with a white sand beach known for swimming, sunbathing & sunset views

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Pasir Gudang World Kite Festival 2019

Pasir Gudang World Kite Festival 2019

Pasir Gudang World Kite Festival Is a prestigious annual event and had been listed in Johor Tourism Calendar in particular and Malaysia in general. The well success festival is organized since 1995 by Pasir Gudang Municipal Council (MPPG) with the cooperation of Johor Tourism Department, Johor Art and Culture Department and Johor Kite Association.

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Attracting hundreds of thousands visitors and kiting enthusiasts from all over the world. The festival will be filled with domestic and international contests, demonstrations, spectacular ground displays, and some of the most amazing kites you will ever see. 

With its own uniqueness and distinctive attraction, the festival has always been intriguing to the visitors and tourist whom come to witness the kite’s fraternity across all continent creativity and passion through their remarkable and colorful design of kite at Bukit Layang-Layang, Taman Bandar, Pasir Gudang, Johor, Malaysia.

Read: Everything is Awesome in Desaru Fruit Farm, Johor

Not forgotten our own National Kite from all over the country that vibrant and proud in showing the art of traditional Malaysia kites made of natural substances such as bamboo and paper based motif with and incredible enthusiastic value.

Read: Wow! Desaru Waterpark Promotion 2019

Events Highlights and Happening in 2019

  • 42 International Kite flying teams
  • 1000 Kite Flyers
  • LED Nite Flying kites
  • Fireworks Show
  • Local Wau and Rokoku Competition
  • Daily traditional and contemporary entertainment
  • Chance for everyone to make and fly a kite
  • Food stalls galore
  • Fun and Creative activities for the children

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Penang International Food Festival 2019

Penang International Food Festival 2019

The Penang International Food Festival 2019 is an annual 16-day event, bringing you an exciting experience on Penang food and eating in Penang.

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Highlighting endless delectable choices and Penang’s cooking and food traditions, PIFF celebrates Penang as Asia’s food paradise, a food capital and most importantly, the recognition of our food heroes. PIFF is the place for food, stories, experience, culture and traditions.

Penang International Food Festival 2019

As illustrated in Anthony Bourdain’s ‘No Reservations’, Penang’s food scene is truly one of the world’s best. An experience unlike any other, eating in Penang consists of a combination of potent flavours, intoxicating aromas, buzzing sounds, and glorious sights.

Available at unique locations such as narrow back lanes, a stall next to an old mosque, a disused sawmill, and other distinctive venues, these exotic backdrops heighten the Penang food experience.

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The Path of Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiesta – Esplanade

One of the most Instagrammable moment @ The Path of Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiesta – Esplanade. See the path at Butterworth Art Walk lit up beautifully by mini paper hot air balloons. Lights on from 7pm-12am every night, come hang out, enjoy a lil’ picnic and get-together under this starry-starry path.

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The Path of Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiesta – Butterworth Art Walk:

  • Date: 30 Dec 2018 – 30 March 2019
  • Time: 7pm – 12am
  • Location: Butterworth Art Walk, Pulau Pinang

See a different sight of the path at the Esplanade just in a blink of an eye!

Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (HAB Fiesta) returns! Here’s another chance for you to float above the Padang Polo (Polo Ground) in Penang on a hot air balloon. Held in conjunction with Chinese New Year, what better way to celebrate the festivity with your family and friends where there’s loads of fun and excitement for all ages on both days.

Read: Information About Penang Hot Air Ballon Fiesta 2019

This 2-day event is specially brought to you by the Penang State Government for visitors to have a one-of-a-kind experience. The annual HAB Fiesta sees over 100,000 visitors from around the region and abroad. There are 15 hot air balloons floating above and displayed, with special shaped ones.

Information About Penang Hot Air Ballon Fiesta 2019

Aside from the balloon displays, there is also the ‘night glow’ shows, free flying balloons and cold inflation where anyone can walk into a balloon envelope that’s filled with cold air as it lies on the ground.

Read: List of Hot Air Balloon Malaysia 2019

Other side activities and entertainment will also be organised throughout the event. Further details on the number of balloons, balloonists, special shaped balloons and so forth will be updated here soon. 

Baa baa black sheep. You can now ask him this 9 & 10 February at the Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2019 at Padang Polo Penang. Come meet Black Sheep! He’ll be around from 7am-9am and 6pm-9pm each event day.

PLEASE NOTE: All hot air balloons are weather dependent and may have to be taken down should the weather not permit

Now Open: Taman Tugu Forest Trail Location

Taman Tugu Forest Trail Location

About 40 acres consisting of approximately 4km of forest trails is now open daily to public from 7am – 6.30pm and admission is free of charge. The youngest to have walked the trails so far is a 2 year old.

By the end of next year/ early 2020, there will be opening more trails and will have a total of approximately 7km of forest trails available for the public to enjoy.

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Location of Taman Tugu Forest Trail Location

The Taman Tugu is located to the north of Taman Botani Perdana with Tugu Negara in the south-west, Padang Merbok in the south-east and Bank Negara’s Lanai Kijang to the east of the site.

The site is contiguous with Taman Botani Perdana separated only by Jalan Parlimen and will be an expansion of that green space.

Read: Hit the Jungle: Taman Tugu Forest Trails

How do I get to there and where do I park?

If driving or taking Grab, key in “Taman Tugu Nursery” on Google Maps or Waze. It will take you to the start of the forest trails – Taman Tugu Nursery Entrance.

The closest parking is at PPTD, which is next to the Taman Tugu Nursery Entrance.

Alternatively, parking is available at Padang Merbok Carpark or the Lake Gardens Multi-Storey Carpark. Both are ~ 12-15min walk to the entrance.

Source: http://tamantuguproject.com.my/en