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๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ Johor Bahru Itinerary: Budget-Friendly JB Escape ๐Ÿ’ธ๐ŸšŒ

#johorbahruguide Day 1: Affordable City Discovery ๐Ÿ™๏ธ โ€ข ๐ŸšŒ Arrive via bus from Singapore (e.g., CW2 or SBS 170 to JB Sentral, ~SGD 2โ€“3) โ€ข ๐Ÿœ Breakfast at Johor Bahru Old Chinese Temple area โ€“ local kopi & toast for under RM5 โ€ข ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Walk to City Square Mall โ€“ free window shopping or grab RM10 deals at Watsons/Daiso โ€ข ๐Ÿฅข Lunch at food court (options under RM15) โ€ข ๐ŸŒ‡ Explore Tan Hiok Nee Heritage Street โ€“ street art, thrift shops, and budget cafรฉs โ€ข ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Stay at Z Hotel or Cappuccino Hotel (budget range: RM80โ€“120/night) Day 2: Foodie Finds & Chill Vibes ๐Ÿฒ๐Ÿง‹ โ€ข ๐Ÿฅ Breakfast at Hiap Joo Bakery โ€“ famous banana cake (RM5โ€“RM7/box) โ€ข ๐Ÿง‹ Try local bubble tea for under RM10 at Black Whale or Regiustea โ€ข ๐Ÿ“ธ Free exploration at Sultan Ibrahim Building (architecture, city views) โ€ข ๐Ÿ› Lunch at IT Roo Cafรฉ โ€“ affordable chicken chop RM15โ€“RM20 โ€ข ๐Ÿงด Optional: cheap massage at JB Sentral Spa Street (from RM45/hour) โ€ข ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Shop local markets (Pasar Karat) โ€“ souvenirs and vintage finds under RM30 Day 3: Markets & Departure ๐ŸŽ’ โ€ข โ˜• Breakfast at Restoran Hua Mui (RM10โ€“RM15) โ€ข ๐Ÿงƒ Visit Larkin Market for local snacks, fruits, and budget-friendly items โ€ข ๐ŸŽ Pick up last-minute souvenirs or snacks at KSL Mall โ€ข ๐Ÿš Head back to Singapore via same bus route (or KTM shuttle for RM5)
Posted: Aug 8, 2025
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