Kukup @ Pontian, Johor

Kukup is a small fishing village located about 40 kilometres southwest of Johor Bahru, in the district of Pontian, Johor, on theStrait of Malacca in Malaysia. It is famous for its open-air seafood restaurants built on stilts over the water.

Get there by

Bus

Take bus 96 from JB Lakin to Pontian Kecil, and to Kukup on a taxi.

Things to Do

Fishing

Cycling

Kampung visit

Kelong visit

Kukup Red Forest visit - Malaysia biggest mangrove swamp. There are at least 67 bird species and 27 mangrove species. Nature lovers will be pleased to know that the island, with 80ha of mudflats and dense foliage attracts all kinds of animals including birds, mudskippers, crab and wild boar.

Tanjung Piai, Johor is the Southernmost tip of Asia Continent. Best visit in September!

Food to eat

Fresh seafoods

PinFen Crystal Jelly Call Auntie Tay Hwee Choo - +6076960341

Where to Stay

1)KUKUP WATER HOUSE Mr. Gay Kui Seng TEL: 07-6969220 OR H/P: 010-7131652

2)KUKUP VENICE HOLIDAY VILLA RESORTMr. Yeo Kean TeckTEL: 07-6961516

3)KUKUP FLOATING CHALETMr. Lee Kok PohTEL: 07-6960027, FAX:07-6969230

4)KUKUP GARDEN RESORTMr. Lim Cheng HockTEL: 07-6960431, 07-6871328

5)The Mangrove Floating ChaletMr. Lim Thiam HockTEL:07-6960461 HP: 019-7509111
6)Yee Jing Kukup Chalet: Evelyn +6590904110 (HP) - S$75/Adult and S$55/Child (with transport from SG) RM85/Adult and RM50/Child

Nearby getaway

Singapore

Tanjung Balai, Karimun, Indonesia by ferry.

Recommended Website

http://kukup-chalet.blogspot.com/

http://www.malaysia-trulyasia.com/state_johor.html