A Day in Muar: Exploring the Best of the City

  1. 9:00AM: Tanjung Emas Park
    5 minutes (1.2km) from Muar town

    Tanjung Emas is a picturesque park with a beautiful lake at its center. You can take a stroll around the park and enjoy the lush greenery while breathing in fresh air. The highlight is a traditional wooden Malay house replica, the Rumah Melayu.

  2. 10:30AM: Muar Museum
    15 minutes (4.3km) from Tanjung Emas Park

    Located in the heart of the city's historical buildings, the Muar Museum is a must-visit. The museum displays a rich collection of artefacts, ranging from Malay weapons, traditional costumes, ceramics, and an excellent armory exhibition.

  3. 12:00PM: Glutton Street
    20 minutes (5.7km) from Muar Museum

    Muar is famous for its food, and the Glutton Street is an ideal location for foodies to satisfy their taste buds. You can find everything from aromatic nasi lemak, satay, kuey teow, chicken rice balls to the Malaysian teas (teh tarik) at affordable rates.

  4. 1:30PM: Sultan Ibrahim Building
    10 minutes (2.9km) from Glutton Street

    The Sultan Ibrahim Building is the most iconic monument of Muar that reflects the neo-Saracenic architecture, making it the star attraction for visitors. The meticulously maintained structure is now a museum, which tells the story of how the State of Johor was founded.

  5. 3:00PM: Tanjung Ketapang
    30 minutes (10.3km) from Sultan Ibrahim Building

    End your day trip by relaxing at the tranquil Tanjung Ketapang Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in Muar. It is an ideal place to enjoy the serenity and the sea's calmness while admiring the sunset in the background.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Tanjung Emas Park (1 hour, Free)
  • Muar Museum (1.5 hours, RM 5 for adults/ RM 2 for children)
  • Glutton Street (1.5 hours, Food costs around RM 15-20)
  • Sultan Ibrahim Building (1.5 hours, RM 5 for adults/ RM 2 for children)
  • Tanjung Ketapang (1 hour, Free)
  • Total Estimated Costs (per adult): RM 15

Useful tips:

If you have extra time, you can add a visit to Muar Clock Tower or Muzium Yayasan Albukhary that showcases the rarest Islamic art artifacts. To reduce the itinerary, skip any of the stops, but don't miss the Muar glutton street, which is famous for its local delicacies.

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