Penang district, Malaysia

Places to visit near Juru

Juru is a town in Penang district, Malaysia, home to about 12,265 people. Within 50 km by road there are 211 places to visit — 81 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 waterfalls, 19 mosques & dargahs and 12 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are AEON MALL Bukit Mertajam (5 km), Minor Basilica of St Anne (7 km) and Gedung Island (9 km).

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Juru at a glance

Location
Penang district, Malaysia
Population
about 12,265
Coordinates
5.3120° N, 100.4423° E
Places within 50 km
211 (50 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Juru

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Juru: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Juru

105 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Juru. The closest is Bukit Tok Kangar (2 km); the best-known is AEON MALL Bukit Mertajam (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Juru

26 waterfalls within 100 km of Juru. The closest is Abshar Nurasyraf (6 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Mosques & dargahs near Juru

24 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Juru. The closest is Permatang Tinggi Hock Teik Chi Chinese Temple (5 km); the best-known is Acheen Street Mosque (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Juru

17 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Juru. The closest is Batu Musang (9 km); the best-known is Gedung Island (9 km). Best time: september to february.

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Forts & heritage near Juru

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Juru. The closest is Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (13 km); the best-known is Fort Cornwallis Lighthouse (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Juru

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Juru. The closest is Jerejak Island (17 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Juru

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 48 km on the road.

  1. Start in Juru
  2. 5 km AEON MALL Bukit Mertajam · viewpoint, Penang
  3. 4 km Minor Basilica of St Anne · church, Penang
  4. 12 km Sri Munisuarar · temple, Penang
  5. 15 km Gedung Island · island, Gedung Island
  6. 2 km Aman Island · island, Aman Island
  7. 10 km Back to Juru

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    Within 15 km of Juru

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Juru by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints81105Bukit Tok Kangar (2 km)
    Waterfalls1526Abshar Nurasyraf (6 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1924Permatang Tinggi Hock Teik Chi Chinese Temple (5 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1217Batu Musang (9 km)
    Forts & heritage1115Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (13 km)
    Beaches & coast1112Jerejak Island (17 km)
    Other attractions1212Dewan Persatuan Tan Si Eng (17 km)
    Museums911Pinang Peranakan Mansion (20 km)
    Churches910Minor Basilica of St Anne (7 km)
    Temples910Sri Munisuarar (12 km)
    Buddhist sites88Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs47Mengkuang Reservoir (13 km)
    Parks77D.O. Hill (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm (37 km)
    Caves23Gua Jering (17 km)

    Juru: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Juru?

    AEON MALL Bukit Mertajam (viewpoint, about 5 km), Minor Basilica of St Anne (church, about 7 km), Gedung Island (island, about 9 km), Aman Island (island, about 10 km), Sri Munisuarar (temple, about 12 km), Mengkuang Reservoir (reservoir, about 13 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Juru?

    211 places on Spotwander: 81 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 waterfalls, 19 mosques & dargahs, 12 rivers, islands & mangroves, 11 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Juru?

    Bukit Tok Kangar, about 2 km by road; Bukit Juru (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Juru?

    Abshar Nurasyraf, about 6 km by road; Pak Janggus Waterfall (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Juru?

    Permatang Tinggi Hock Teik Chi Chinese Temple, about 5 km by road; Masjid Sungai Rambai (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Juru?

    Start in Juru, visit AEON MALL Bukit Mertajam, then Minor Basilica of St Anne, then Sri Munisuarar, then Gedung Island, then Aman Island, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Juru?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Juru

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Juru’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.