Want to escape from the bustling city and explore a new place? Let’s head to the city that is known for its flavorful local food, picturesque sceneries, and organic farming–Kluang, Johor!
Kluang may seem underrated compared to its neighbors, but it has its own charms. The city is full of wonderful activities and attractions that are worth visiting. In fact, most of the attractions are close to one another, so you only have to spare a day to discover this enchanting city.
Here is our suggestion of two itineraries, so you can choose either one that suits your one-day trip to Kluang. Let’s check them out!
Route 1
Kluang Rail Coffee > UK Farm > Yean Kee Beef Noodle > Kluang Mall
Kluang Rail Coffee
Let’s start your trip in Kluang with a classic breakfast meal, accompanied by a scenic railway view. Established in 1938, Kluang Rail Coffee is a famous pit-stop for travellers and locals ever since its commencement. Strategically located at the railway station, this rustic café offers a classic cup of coffee and essential kopitiam food. Their kaya toasts are to die for!
Address: KTM, Jalan Station, 86000 Kluang, Johor
Contact: +607-773 8391
Opening Hours: Daily, 7.00 am – 6.00 pm
UK Farm
Kluang is renowned for its eco farms and organic farming. UK Farm is the largest family-owned goat and sheep farm in Malaysia. As the farm sprawl over 100 acres of land, you can expect to see a lot of goats and sheep, up to 4,000! The farm is full of adorable sheep that run freely in the field. This eco-farm offers the perfect place for visitors to get close to farm life with modern techniques of goat and sheep rearing.
Address: Plot 8, Project Pertanian Moden Kluang, KM13 Jalan Batu Pahat, 86000 Kluang, Johor
Contact: +607-759 5018
Opening Hours: Daily, 9.00 am – 7.00 pm
Yean Kee Beef Noodle
While you are in Kluang, you must try the iconic local dish–beef noodle. Prepared with the best beef and freshest ingredients, this appetizing bowl of beef noodles is one of its kind. Smooth and springy noodles served with beef broth and topped with fried shallots and beef slices. It has a rich and savory flavor yet not too overpowering.
Address: 4, Jalan Murni 1, Taman Murni, 86000 Kluang, Johor
Contact: +6012-773 3088
Opening Hours:
Tuesday – Sunday: 10.00 am – 3.00 pm (Closed on Monday)
Kluang Mall
Not to miss, a shopping paradise. On par with shopping malls in the cities, Kluang Mall comprises up to 160 shops and outlets, including fast-food chains and other branded chain stores – certainly a good place to shop till you drop! You can get your necessities from the hypermarket, watch your favorite movie at the cinema, or even make a strike at the bowling alley, all inside Kluang Mall.
Address: Jalan Rambutan, Taman Suria, 86000 Kluang, Johor
Contact: +607-772 6655
Opening Hours: Daily, 10.00 am – 10.00 pm
Route 2
Kluang Coffee Powder Factory > Kluang Street Art > Gunung Lambak > Yuen Fatt Biskut
Kluang Coffee Powder Factory
What’s better than a café? A coffee factory! You can enjoy a short tour around the factory and taste the different types of coffee. Prepared using ingredients of the highest quality, it is made with a special roast. Having said, you must have a sip of Kluang coffee. Better yet, you can bring home coffee as a souvenir!
Address: 76, Jalan Besar, Kampung Yap Tau Sah, 86000 Kluang, Johor
Contact: +6011-5553 1966
Opening Hours:
Weekdays: 8.30 am – 5.30 pm
Saturday: 8.30 am – 4.30 pm
Sunday: 9.30 am – 5.30 pm
Kluang Street Art
A must-see Kluang attraction–colourful street art! Right in downtown Kluang, take a stroll in a gritty alley that is filled with wall murals and 3D art. Up to 24 different wall murals, it was a top-notch effort by the artists to beautify Kluang. Each artwork tells a story of Kluang, including bats. These unique arts certainly deserve a place on your Instagram feed!
Address: 25, Jalan Merdeka, Kampung Masjid Lama, 86000 Kluang, Johor
Opening Hours: Daily, 24 hours
Gunung Lambak
Gunung Lambak is a small yet magnificent mountain with an elevation of 510 metres above sea level. It offers a great hiking experience for all fitness levels. It has twin peaks with three different types of trekking routes, so you can choose according to your preference. Apart from hiking, Gunung Lambak’s recreational forest is a good option for camping.
Address: Gunung Lambak Recreational Forest, 86000 Kluang, Johor
Contact: +607-776 0077
Yuen Fatt Biskut
Looking for a delicious, flaky pastry to complete your Kluang trip? Have a bite of ‘Golden Pillow’, or Shanghai Mooncake. This rugby-shaped mooncake has soft and crunchy skin. It comes with three different fillings–pandan, lotus, and black sesame. Once you have a taste of this delicious mooncake, you’ll certainly come back for more!
Address: 39, Jalan Haji Manap Nordin, Kluang Baru, 86000 Kluang, Johor
Contact: +607-773 7107
Opening Hours:
Monday – Saturday: 8.30 am – 6.00 pm (Closed on Wednesday)
Sunday: 8.30 am – 4.00 pm
There you have it; itineraries for a 1-day trip in Kluang. So where are you heading to this weekend? For more amazing experiences in Johor and beyond, check out KKday now!
*Featured image via UK Farm Agro Resort on Facebook
