Forest City
A new city built on reclaimed land in the Johor Strait by a Chinese property developer, notable for its duty-free shopping zone, beaches and rows of empty high-rises.
Forest City is a new city built by a Chinese real estate company on land reclaimed from the Johor Strait. It was planned to house 700,000 people, but occupancy is low, and the large numbers of high-rise buildings and empty streets are striking. Since 2023 it has been designated a special financial zone and includes a duty-free island. Along the waterfront are artificial beaches, hotels and a golf course. Entry is free. It is about 40 km from Johor Bahru and requires a car or taxi. It suits visitors interested in urban development and can be combined with Tanjung Piai and Kukup.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Legoland Malaysia Resort
- Tanjung Piai National Park
- Kukup Fishing Village
- Danga Bay
- Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque
- Johor Zoo
- Royal Abu Bakar Museum (Istana Besar)
- Sultan Ibrahim Building