Tanjung Piai is located about 75km from Johor Bahru. Currently there is no direct bus service to the Tanjung Piai Johor National Park. Taxi service is available from Pontian bus station, in the town center, to Tanjung Piai's entry point in Sungai Belukang. Be sure to book your return passage back to town in advance with your cab driver. A full taxi of four passengers should cost around RM15.
From Kuala Lumpur, take the North-South Expressway (NSE) south past Machap, then take the Simpang Rengam exit (Interchange 247) onto the highway headed for Tanjung Piai, via the Benut - Pontian - Kukup highways (Highway 96, Highway 5 and Highway 95). Once near Kukup, follow the sign boards leading you to Tanjung Piai.
Tanjung Piai-Johor National Park
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Get back to nature and laze the day away in realms where endless spectacles unfold..."
Dubbed the southernmost tip of mainland Asia, Tanjung Piai is a haven for a diverse species of flora and fauna, including those unique to mangrove areas such as mangrove crabs, beady-eyed mudskippers and crab-eating macaques. Tanjung Piai is also famous for being a hot spot for birdwatchers to visit during the migratory season which falls around September and March.
Located within the district of Pontian, Johor, Tanjung Piai is a place where the earth and sea, plant and animal life, live in blissful harmony. Tanjung Piai Johor National Park covers an area of over 926ha -- 526ha of which comprise of coastal mangroves. There are two entry points to Tanjung Piai - the one at Sungai Belukang and the other at Desa Sri Piai. Entry into the Tanjung Piai park requires a minimal fee of just RM3 for adults (Malaysians) and RM5 for foreign visitors, payable at Tanjung Piai's visitor's complex
Kukup, near the south-western tip of the peninsula, 20km from Pontian, is a well-known fishing village with most of its houses built on stilts. It is famous for its fish farms and several restaurants, which serve the freshest seafood dishes.
The Bugis Museum, situated at the district of Pontian, is an interesting place to visit. You can expect to be exposed to Bugis artefacts and various household items used by the community.
The Pineapple Museum is dedicated to this tropical plant, with interesting exhibits, artifacts, publications and information on the pineapple industry in Malaysia.
Sungai Peradin in Pontian, Johor is a well kept secret where visitors can go birdwatching and explore the beautiful mangrove forest. Once upon a time, there was a German community living here whose remnants can still be seen today.
"TIS PLACE IS A FANTASTIC PLACE.IT IS GOOD FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN"
"menarik!" by ug
"Excellent jetty & mangrove view from the boardwalks. Safe & great guides to assist you on fantastic slides if requested in advance with minimum payment. Educational & a national icon...southern most point of Asia." by Steve
"GOOD....sebab saye da penah pegi...
dalam Kem Padu Anak Malaysia...
saye dari SMK Air Molek Melaka..
Tanjung Piai...I miss U..."
"terpesona dengan keindahan alam ciptaan ALLAH" by wan
