Timeline
18:00
Eat at Thamada Village. This Malaysian restaurant is open until 21:00, so you have plenty of time to enjoy a meal before the sun dips low.
18:45
Walk to Danga Bay Park. It is a 43-minute walk from the anchor, but since you are coming from Thamada Village which is near the anchor, you will need to check the route to get there. The park offers a playground and skateboard area, providing a relaxed space to wait for the evening light.
19:15
Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW. Danga Bay Park is located SSW of the anchor, offering an open view to the west-southwest.
19:45
Hutan Bandar Recreational Park
End at Hutan Bandar Recreational Park. This park is 33 minutes from the anchor in the SE direction, while Danga Bay is SSW. You will need to check the route to move between these spots. It is a good place to unwind after the sunset.
Local tip
Thamada Village is closed on Tuesdays. Check if your visit falls on a Tuesday and choose Restoran TKR (open 24/7) or W.W. Laksa House (open 08:30-15:00, so not suitable for evening) instead. For an evening meal, Restoran TKR is the safest bet near the anchor.
Check before you go
- Thamada Village is closed on Tuesdays (11:30-21:00; Tu off).
- Restoran TKR is open 24/7.
- W.W. Laksa House is open 08:30-15:00.
Worth knowing
- Thamada Village is open at 18:00 only on Mo, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Johor Bahru (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).