Johor district, Malaysia

Places to visit near Muar

Muar is a city in Johor district, Malaysia, home to about 127,897 people. Within 50 km by road there are 122 places to visit — 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 mosques & dargahs, 22 museums and 11 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Masjid Jamek Sultan Ibrahim (1 km), Pondok Tanjung Emas (3 km) and Masjid Jamek Bandar Tangkak (32 km).

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Muar, Malaysia
Muar, Johor district, Malaysia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Muar at a glance

Location
Johor district, Malaysia
Population
about 127,897
Coordinates
2.0442° N, 102.5689° E
Places within 50 km
122 (29 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums
Airport
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), 219 km

Top places to visit near Muar

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Muar: 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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Things to see near Muar, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Muar

109 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Muar. The closest is Bukit Nyior Tunggal (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Muar

26 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Muar. The closest is Masjid Jamek Sultan Ibrahim (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Muar

26 museums within 100 km of Muar. The closest is Muar Art Gallery (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Muar

16 forts & heritage within 100 km of Muar. The closest is Chiang Chuan Association Muar (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Muar

14 beaches & coast within 100 km of Muar. The closest is Leka Beach (16 km); the best-known is Pulau Undan Lighthouse (33 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Muar

11 waterfalls within 100 km of Muar. The closest is Air Terjun Gunung Ledang (31 km); the best-known is Sagil Waterfall (46 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Muar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 8 km on the road.

  1. Start in Muar
  2. 1 km Ching Giap See Temple · Buddhist site, Johor
  3. 3 km Pondok Tanjung Emas · park, Johor
  4. 2 km Masjid Jamek Sultan Ibrahim · mosque, Johor
  5. 1 km Maharani Park · park, Johor
  6. 1 km Chiang Chuan Association Muar · heritage site, Johor
  7. 0 km Back to Muar

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How to reach Muar

  • By air: Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), Singapore — about 219 km by road

All places near Muar by distance

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Muar by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Hill stations & viewpoints38109Bukit Nyior Tunggal (14 km)
Mosques & dargahs826Masjid Jamek Sultan Ibrahim (1 km)
Museums2226Muar Art Gallery (2 km)
Forts & heritage1116Chiang Chuan Association Muar (1 km)
Other attractions915Donhu Jurassic Garden (5 km)
Beaches & coast514Leka Beach (16 km)
Waterfalls511Air Terjun Gunung Ledang (31 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves410Pulau Trus (12 km)
Parks59Maharani Park (1 km)
Churches58Saint Andrew's Catholic Church (1 km)
Temples46Nan Hai Fei Lai Goddess of Mercy Temple (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs16Ayer Keroh Lake (49 km)
Buddhist sites45Ching Giap See Temple (1 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens13Malacca Butterfly & Reptile Sanctuary (50 km)
Caves03Gua Reban (53 km)

Muar: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Muar?

Masjid Jamek Sultan Ibrahim (mosque, about 1 km), Pondok Tanjung Emas (park, about 3 km), Chiang Chuan Association Muar (heritage site, about 1 km), Ching Giap See Temple (Buddhist site, about 1 km), Maharani Park (park, about 1 km), Nan Hai Fei Lai Goddess of Mercy Temple (temple, about 1 km).

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

122 places on Spotwander: 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 mosques & dargahs, 22 museums, 11 forts & heritage, 9 other attractions.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Muar?

Bukit Nyior Tunggal, about 14 km by road; Bukit Dinding (15 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Muar?

Masjid Jamek Sultan Ibrahim, about 1 km by road; Masjid Jamek Parit Jamil (19 km) is next.

Which is the nearest museum to Muar?

Muar Art Gallery, about 2 km by road; Thames World Art Gallery (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Muar?

Start in Muar, visit Ching Giap See Temple, then Pondok Tanjung Emas, then Masjid Jamek Sultan Ibrahim, then Maharani Park, then Chiang Chuan Association Muar, and drive back — about 8 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Muar?

October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums.

How do I reach Muar?

By air: Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), about 219 km by road.

Towns near Muar

Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Muar’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Muar on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.