Location
Mersing town is situated on the east coast of Johor, Peninsular Malaysia. It is approximately 136km from the city centre of Johor Bahru. It acts as the main spot of departure of multiple islands on the South China Sea.
Overview
Mersing remains as a fishing village despite the developing city centre of Johor Bahru. It is the main departure spot for many islands. One can access various islands from Mersing jetty such as the Rawa Island, Dayang Island, Aur Island, Pemanggil Island and more. As it is a fishing village, purchasing seafood there is the best thing to do. You can get fresh seafood with affordable prices. There are also cafes and fast food chains around apart from the stalls of local delicacies.
There are quite a few attractions nearby. If you are a nature - lover, do spend some time stopping by the national park in Johor, namely the Endau Rompin National Park with fascinating flora and fauna there. Pulau Hujong is too, near to Mersing town with approximately 14km away. It is the ideal spot for relaxation session.
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| Hock Soon Temple is a Tua Pek Kong Temple in Mersing |
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| Mersing the ferry gateway |
Transport
If you start your journey by driving from Singapore or Johor Bahru, you can reach Mersing town by taking the Tebrau Highway from Kota Tinggi, Johor Bahru. The distance is estimated as 139km. Look out for signboards and you will get yourself to Mersing fast.
Public transports are available from Johor Bahru to Mersing. From Larkin Bus Station, take a bus to get to Mersing. Fare around RM20.00. (For more detail, pls check here )
If you prefer to take the cab, the fare is as much as RM100 per ride from Johor Bahru to Mersing.。
Public transports are available from Johor Bahru to Mersing. From Larkin Bus Station, take a bus to get to Mersing. Fare around RM20.00. (For more detail, pls check here )
If you prefer to take the cab, the fare is as much as RM100 per ride from Johor Bahru to Mersing.。
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