Pasir Gudang Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
About Pasir Gudang
The name Pasir Gudang originated from the existence of a sand mine at Kampung Ulu. Sand or 'pasir' in Malay was stocked in sand pits or 'gudang', to be exported toSingapore, hence the name 'Pasir Gudang'. Other than sand, the areas surrounding Pasir Gudang were mainly used by plantation owners to grow catechu and black pepper, along with pineapples. Upon the introduction of rubber toMalaysia, large estates around Plentong were opened by British and Singaporean cultivators. During the 1970s, the state government took over former plantation estates, converting them into industrial and housing areas and cementing Pasir Gudang as a hub for heavy industry. The mass of chemical factories means that the air quality sometimes worsens noticeably, taking on a hint of burning plastic. It is also an i
Top Attractions in Pasir Gudang
Explore the best things to see and do in Pasir Gudang:
- ★Amigos Horse Riding
- ★Binary Park
- ★Bukit Layang-Layang
- ★Coastal Paddle
- ★Gama Rock House JDT
- ★Jentayu Aquatic
- ★Johor Agricultural Park
- ★Johor Circuit
Where to Eat in Pasir Gudang
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bora Bora Botanist
- 🍴Coffeetrap Restaurant
- 🍴Kedai Makan Rahmat
- 🍴Restaurant SPOA
- 🍴Restoran Selera Sambal
- 🍴Rowan & Parsley
Where to Stay in Pasir Gudang
- 🏨7 Heaven Boutique Hotel
- 🏨Green Valley Eco Resort
- 🏨Kyoto Boutique Hotel
- 🏨Peach Hill Hotel & Cafe
- 🏨Roselyn Inn
- 🏨Tanjong Puteri Golf Resort
Pasir Gudang Travel Guide Sections
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