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Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

3.54km from Bukit Serene Palace

A stop-over point for migratory birds where you can observe the flora and fauna in the surroundings in tranquility and at a distance from the animals and birds.

Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque

Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque

3.78km from Bukit Serene Palace

Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque is the state mosque of Johor, Malaysia. Located along Jalan Skudai, Johor Bahru, the mosque was constructed between 1892 and 1900, under the direction of Sultan Abu Bakar. The mosque also features some Moorish architecture elements, along with some minor Malay influence. The mosque sits on top of a prominent hill, overlooking the Straits of Johor.

Johor Zoo

Johor Zoo

3.8km from Bukit Serene Palace

The Johor Zoo is a zoo in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. It was opened in 1928 by His Royal Highness Almarhum Sultan Sir Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Sir Abu Bakar and named as the Kebun Binatang, which is Malay for Animal Garden, or zoo. At the time, the Johor Zoo was the first of its kind in Southeast Asia.

Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple

Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple

3.93km from Bukit Serene Palace

The Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple is a major Hindu temple in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. It is also one of the state's tourist attraction. The temple was listed in the Malaysian Book of Records as the first and only glass temple in the nation on 12 May 2010.

Grand Palace of Johor

Grand Palace of Johor

4.34km from Bukit Serene Palace

Istana Besar or Grand Palace is the royal palace of the Sultan of Johor which is located in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, which was built in 1866 by Sultan Abu Bakar. The palace overlooks the Straits of Johor. The Grand Palace's most distinctive feature is its Anglo-Malay architecture, characterized by its dome of Malay design contrasted with its blue roof of Anglo influence.

Bangunan Sultan Ibrahim

Bangunan Sultan Ibrahim

4.59km from Bukit Serene Palace

The Sultan Ibrahim Building is a former state secretariat building of Johor. It is located at Bukit Timbalan in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The building was constructed between 1936 and 1939 and was completed in 1940 as the British colonial government attempted to streamline the state's administration. It was officially opened by the late Sultan Ibrahim of Johor.

The Old Temple Of Johor Bahru

The Old Temple Of Johor Bahru

4.62km from Bukit Serene Palace

Johor Bahru Old Chinese Temple known as Old Temple by the locals, is a Chinese temple located in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. his temple is one of the oldest structures in the city and becomes the symbol of unity among five Chinese ethnic groups of Teochew, Hoklo, Cantonese, Hakka and Hainanese people.

Kranji Reservoir Park

Kranji Reservoir Park

4.64km from Bukit Serene Palace

A favorite spot for fishing enthusiasts and picnickers. A war memorial plaque at the park honors the brave soldiers who died while doing their line of duty in World War II during the Battle of Kranji.

Johor Bahru Chinese Heritage Museum

Johor Bahru Chinese Heritage Museum

4.89km from Bukit Serene Palace

The Johor Bahru Chinese Heritage Museum is a museum in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. The museum is about the history of the Chinese community in Johor Bahru. Collections in the museum include documents, music instruments, old money, photos, porcelain etc. It showcases the early days of the Chinese settlement in Johor Bahru, their history, culture, traditions, and occupations.

Night Safari

Night Safari

11.03km from Bukit Serene Palace

World's first nocturnal zoo. Unlike traditional nocturnal houses, which reverse the day-night cycle of animals so they will be active by day, the Night Safari is an entire open-air zoo set in a humid tropical forest that is only open at night. The Night Safari currently houses over 900 animals representing over 100 species, of which 41% are threatened species.

River Safari

River Safari

11.13km from Bukit Serene Palace

A river-themed zoo and aquarium. It is the first of its kind in Asia and features freshwater exhibits and a river boat ride as its main highlights. One of the main attractions is a pair of male and female giant pandas – Kai Kai and Jia Jia – which are housed in a specially constructed climate-controlled enclosure which change throughout the four seasons emulating their original environment.

Singapore Zoo

Singapore Zoo

11.2km from Bukit Serene Palace

Occupies 28 hectares (69 acres) on the margins of Upper Seletar Reservoir within Singapore's heavily forested central catchment area. There are about 315 species of animal in the zoo, of which some 16 percent are considered to be threatened species.

Sembawang Hot Spring

Sembawang Hot Spring

11.93km from Bukit Serene Palace

Natural hot spring and a public park. Its natural spring water had once been bottled commercially by Fraser and Neave, under the brand name of Seletaris.

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

15.68km from Bukit Serene Palace

Singapore's highest hill standing at a height of 163.63 meters. It houses over 840 species of flowering plants and over 500 species of fauna. It is one of the largest patches of primary rainforest left in Singapore.

Chinese Garden

Chinese Garden

15.72km from Bukit Serene Palace

Modeled along the northern Chinese imperial style of architecture and landscaping, the main characteristic is the integration of architectural features with the natural environment.

Science Centre Singapore

Science Centre Singapore

16.34km from Bukit Serene Palace

Scientific institution promoting scientific and technological education for the general public. With over 850 exhibits spread over eight exhibition galleries, it sees over a million visitors a year.

Jurong Bird Park

Jurong Bird Park

18.05km from Bukit Serene Palace

CURRENTLY CLOSED. Jurong Bird park is permanently closed and will be opened in another location. The world's largest bird park in terms of the number of birds, and second largest both in the number of bird species and land area. There are 5,000 birds of 400 species in Jurong Bird Park, of which 29 are of threatened species.

MacRitchie Reservoir

MacRitchie Reservoir

18.43km from Bukit Serene Palace

The oldest reservoir of Singapore. There are trails, boardwalks, and suspension bridges to explore here.

Singapore Botanic Gardens

Singapore Botanic Gardens

20.98km from Bukit Serene Palace

161-year-old tropical garden honoured as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The National Orchid Garden, within the main gardens, houses the largest orchid collection of 1,200 species and 2,000 hybrids.

SkyVille @ Dawson

SkyVille @ Dawson

22.51km from Bukit Serene Palace

Ungated residential property open to the public. It has an open rooftop with amazing views.

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Bukit Serene Palace

Bukit Serene Palace

Jalan Straits View, Bukit Serene, 80200 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

Istana Bukit Serene is the royal palace and official residence of the Sultan of Johor, located in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The palace faces the Straits of Johor and has a bird's eye view of Singapore, a former possession of the Sultanate. The palace has a huge sprawling garden which is a common site for many royal gatherings and celebrations. The palace is well guarded by the Royal Johor Military Force, the Sultan's own private army.