Exploring Malaysia 
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Istana Bukit Serene
The Sultan of Johor’s Palace is perched on high ground with a 350m tower. The Palace is a landmark to travellers coming from the north. It contains one of the most beautiful gardens in Johor and a private zoo.
Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque
The Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque is regarded as one of the most beautiful mosques in Malaysia with its amazing combination of Western neo-classical and Islamic architecture. This mosque can accommodate about 2,000 worshippers at any one time. Strategically located on top of a hill along Jalan Abu Bakar, overlooking the Straits of Tebrau, it was named after the late Sultan Abu Bakar, the "Father of Modern Johor", who laid the foundation stone in 1892. Construction of the mosque was completed in 1900, a few years after his death. Today, the Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque is listed as a protected heritage monument by the Department of Museums and Antiquities.
Johor Art Gallery
The Johor Art Gallery houses various art collections, artefacts and items closely related to Johor's Malay heritage. The Gallery building depicts strong colonial influence in its design. The displays showcase the works of talented Johor-born artists in various art forms from paintings to sculptures as well as other mediums of artworks.
Tanjung Balau Tourism Complex
Established in 1985 by KEJORA, the Tg Balau Fishing village, a short way away from the Desaru Beach, will provide you an enriching experience in the arts, skills, and lifestyles of the Malay fishermen. The Tanjung Balau Tourism Complex which gives you an introduction to rural culture and traditions also offers some of the best local cuisine. The Tg. Balau Fisherman Museum, displays various artefacts of the region's long history as a center of the fishing trade, including traps, tackles, and floats. It also offers presentations of local fishing lore. It is designed to give you an insight into the lives and experiences of the fishermen community there. For those who wish to stay overnight the Tanjung Balau Chalets offer budget air-conditioned chalets and dorms while the Balau Bay Resort offers mid-range affordable rooms and villas.
Homestay Programmes
Experience village living through a home stay programme, where you will stay with a village family in a designated kampung. Participants are treated as guests of the family and are encouraged to take part in village events. Among the locations you can head to are in Kampung Lukut, Kampung Serkat and Kampung Sarang Buaya.
