12 Hours in JB: A Relaxing Day Across the Border

#favouriteitinerary #travelanywhere A Simple & Satisfying JB Day Trip with Mom My mom and I recently enjoyed a lovely, low-key day trip to Johor Bahru (JB), perfect for a relaxed outing. We kept the itinerary simple and focused on good food and a bit of shopping, making it an easy and enjoyable experience for both of us. Our day started bright and early around 8 am with a trip to Gim Cheng Dim Sum. This place is a must-visit for authentic Malaysian-style dim sum. Everything is made fresh in the morning, and you can taste the difference! We savored a variety of steamed and fried dumplings, a delicious way to kick off our day. After a satisfying breakfast, we headed to Mid Valley Southkey mall. It's a great place for a leisurely stroll and some window shopping. We weren't looking for anything specific, just enjoying the atmosphere and browsing the various stores. It's a spacious mall, perfect for a comfortable walk. Lunchtime rolled around, and we were ready for a treat at Bao Jun Hotpot. This buffet-style hotpot restaurant offers a modern setting and a wide variety of ingredients. A bonus was the senior citizen discount, which my mom appreciated. We enjoyed a delicious and interactive meal, choosing our favorite ingredients and cooking them to our liking. Following lunch, we took a break at Beautea for some refreshing fruit tea and bubble tea. It was the perfect pick-me-up after our meal. We relaxed and chatted while enjoying our drinks, a sweet little pause in our day. We continued our shopping and walking at Mid Valley Southkey before making our way to JB City Square. Our stomachs were starting to rumble again, so we decided to have dinner at Canton-i Restaurant. They serve up delectable Cantonese delights. We ordered roasted duck noodles and some more dim sum – a perfect way to round out our culinary journey for the day. The best part of this trip was its simplicity. We weren't rushing around trying to cram too much into one day. We took our time, enjoyed each other's company, and savored the good food. By 8 pm, we were back at customs and crossing back into Singapore, tired but happy with our mini-adventure. It was a perfect, uncomplicated day trip with Mom, filled with delicious food, a little shopping, and lots of quality time. #malaysiatrip #travel #familytravel #myitinerary #malaysia