A Singapore Driver’s Weekend Guide: Exploring JB Beyond the Malls

Your VEP gives you a passport to adventure. It’s time to discover the real Johor Bahru.

For many Singaporeans, a trip to Johor Bahru means a beeline to City Square or KSL City Mall. While the shopping is great, you're missing out on the rich culture, history, and flavour that lies just beyond the main roads. Having your own car is the key to unlocking it all.

Day 1: Culture, Coffee, and Crafts

Morning: Drive to Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, the heart of JB's heritage district. Park your car and explore the street art, traditional bakeries, and the beautiful Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple.
Afternoon: Enjoy lunch at one of the many hip cafes in the area, followed by a visit to the Johor Bahru Chinese Heritage Museum.
Evening: Head to a local night market ('pasar malam') for an authentic dinner experience, sampling a variety of street foods.

Day 2: Nature, Nourishment, and Nostalgia

Morning: Take a short drive to a local park like Hutan Bandar MBJB for a refreshing walk, or visit the tranquil grounds of the Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque.
Afternoon: Explore a different neighbourhood known for a specific local dish, like a famous laksa or mee rebus spot that only locals know.
Evening: Enjoy a relaxing seafood dinner at a waterfront restaurant before heading back to the checkpoint.

This kind of flexible, exploratory trip is only possible when you have your own transport. Public transport or ride-hailing can be restrictive and costly. Your car gives you the freedom to chase down a food recommendation or discover a hidden street at your own pace.

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A Singapore Driver’s Weekend Guide: Exploring JB Beyond the Malls

Day 1: Culture, Coffee, and Crafts

Day 2: Nature, Nourishment, and Nostalgia

Trusted by Thousands of Cross-Border Drivers

Ready to Explore the Real JB? Let Us Handle the VEP.

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