Ulu Tiram Hotels from RM67

The town of Ulu Tiram is found within the Johor Bahru District in Malaysia. It is a great midway point between Johor Bahru and Kota Tinggi, granting travellers ample to see and do. This sleepy town gives you the perfect place to escape from the stress and bustle of urban life. Carrying a shopping complex, a small housing area a range of shophouses, it is a great place to unwind and explore by foot. Yet if you are looking for nightlife and a busier environment, many towns just lie a short distance away. Let’s explore Ulu Tiram and see what makes it special.

About Ulu Tiram

Despite the quiet setting, Ulu Tiram still has a lot to offer tourists. From the quaint shopping facilities which are densely packed with shopkeepers to the massive indoor water park, you won’t quickly run out of things to do. The nearby cities are easily accessible via public transport which opens up your travel options immensely.

Best Place to Stay in Ulu Tiram

The downtown, central area of Ulu Tiram is the place to look for a reasonably priced place to stay. From hostels to hotels and homestays, most forms of accommodation are in this area and are also very close to many neighbouring restaurants and shops.

The developing “Little Japan” is a new area which is beginning to fill with great accommodation. Be sure to shop around for affordable hotels with great amenities in this area. It is an extension of the Pine condos and Ponderosa Lakeside apartments. Expect prices on the higher end of the spectrum, but the quality and service far exceeds the value.

Top Attractions of Ulu Tiram

The Tiram Indoor Water Park is without a doubt the main tourist attraction in this area. It is the very first water theme park to be housed within a shopping complex in the district of Johor. Over 1000 people can fill this area, enjoying rides and other attractions which came at a cost of over $900,000. This cutting edge facility offers fun for people of all ages and makes for a great place to escape the heat of the tropics.

Just a short distance from Ulu Tiram is the bustling city of Johor Bahru with its many cultural attractions. Sacred sites include amazing temples such as the Roufo Old Chinese Temple with its intricate sculptures of Chinese deities, and the Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Hindu Temple, exhibiting massive granite paved floors and walls and columns fitted with imported glass. It is a great place to explore the culture and development of the region.

The nearby historical town of Kota Tinggi is another great area to explore. It has a range of historical tombs and a nearby waterfall which should not be missed. The Kota Tinggi Waterfalls at Lombong are extremely popular, with the highest waterfall reaching 36 meters, or 118-feet, high. It takes quite a trip to reach the beaches, but the shores of Tanjung Balau, Desaru and Batu Layar are well-worth the long expedition.

Shopping in Ulu Tiram

The Tiram Mart is the first shopping hub which travellers can’t miss. Situated in Ulu Tiram town centre and attached to a McDonald’s, you will find a massive amount of retailers and kiosks all under a single roof. This combination wet & dry market has ample parking and everything visitors could hope for at good prices.

Another key location for shoppers is the Today Mall which spans over 10-acres. This cutting-edge development has everything from exhibition areas to shops, restaurants and even Johor Bahru’s very first 3D cinema. If you are looking for convenience in comfort while browsing through stores with everything you can imagine, then visit this great shopping complex.