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Sunset

Sunset at the Golden Mosque

Grab a bite in the nearby residential enclave, then head to the mosque just as the day turns gold.

Best time: 18:46About 60 min

Timeline

  1. 18:01

    Nasi Lemak Lobster JB

    Pick up dinner at Nasi Lemak Lobster JB. The rice and sambal will keep you going while you wait for the light to change. It is open from 12:30 to 23:30 so you are well within hours.

  2. 18:26

    Sultan Iskandar Mosque

    Walk to Sultan Iskandar Mosque. The building faces west so you will see the sun hit its facade directly. Use the P-111 bus to get there if you prefer not to walk the full distance from the restaurant.

  3. 18:46

    Sultan Iskandar Mosque

    Watch the golden light wash over the mosque's exterior. The An-Nur Gallery is inside if you want to step out of the heat. The sun sets toward the WSW shortly after this peak moment.

  4. 19:16

    AEON Mall Bandar Dato' Onn

    End the evening at AEON Mall Bandar Dato' Onn. It is a short walk from the mosque and has a beer garden if you want to stay out late.

Local tip

The mosque is tourism-friendly and free to enter. Check the P-111 bus route if you need transport from the restaurant area.

Check before you go

  • Nasi Lemak Lobster JB is open 12:30-23:30.
  • The P-111 bus alights directly at the mosque.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Johor Bahru (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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