2025 Yong Peng Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

#coupletravel Getting there - From Johor Bahru (JB), take the North-South Expressway (E2) northbound. Exit at Yong Peng (Exit 241). Follow signs towards Yong Peng town, and then use Google Maps or local directions to the temple, which is located on the outskirts. The drive from JB typically takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes, depending on traffic. Attractions - Traditional Chinese Architecture, the temple features beautiful Chinese architecture, including ornate roofs and intricately carved statues of deities and mythical creatures. Buddha Statues and Shrines: The temple houses various Buddha statues and shrines for prayer and meditation. Visitors often come for peace, blessings, and to take in the serene environment. Man-made Cave: The temple is built into a man-made cave, adding to the mystical ambiance and providing a cool, shaded area to explore. Address - Taman Bahagia, 83700 Yong Peng, Johor, Malaysia #100waysoftravel #malaysia

#localtourguides Yong Peng Duck Noodles is a well-loved local dish, especially in Johor. It's known for its flavorful braised duck, which is tender and juicy. The duck can be served with noodles, or kway teow, either dry or in soup. The broth is rich and savory, with a hint of herbs, which makes it super comforting. The restaurant also offers it with sides like tofu, egg, braised pork, and vegetables. It's a must-try in Yong Peng if you're into traditional Malaysian-Chinese food, and the best part is how the duck's flavor really stands out without being too heavy. Simple, yet super satisfying! Address: 5, Jalan Komersial 3, Pusat Komersial Yong Peng 83700Yong Peng, 83700 Yong Peng, Johor, Malaysia

Located in the quaint town of Yong Peng, Johor, Or Hwu Restaurant has earned a reputation for its delectable Foo Chow cuisine. Tucked away on Jalan Besar in Taman Sembrong Baru, this unassuming eatery surprises diners with its flavorful dishes. Many celebrities visited this restaurant, such as Fann Wong and Christopher Lee. The restaurant is famous with Red Rice Wine Chicken, this aromatic chicken is marinated in rice wine and slow-cooked to perfection. Other popular dishes are Pork Balls, Foo Chow Egg Soup, Fish Ball Soup, Stir-Fried Sweet and Sour Fish Maw, Loh Mee and Foo Chow Fried Noodles. As a delightful surprise, diners receive freshly cut guava as a complimentary appetizer. Be prepared for a bustling atmosphere—the restaurant is often packed with eager patrons. If you find yourself in Yong Peng, don’t miss the chance to savor its culinary delights! #familytravel

Maxim Snack Shoppe, or called“大胡子” (big beard), located at 230 Jalan Besar in Yong Peng, Johor, is a traditional cafe that has garnered positive reviews from visitors. Although it may appear old from the outside, the interior surprises with its cozy ambiance. The shop is adorned with antiques, creating a unique and nostalgic feel. Despite its popularity, the staff remains friendly and efficient. The cafe specializes in traditional toast bread served with kaya (coconut jam), peanut butter, and butter. They also serve delicious Kuihs and Otak-Otak. The thick slices of toast are generously portioned, making it a great choice for sharing. Pair your toast with a cup of coffee for a satisfying treat. Maxim Snack Shoppe is a hidden gem in Yong Peng town. While it might be tucked away between other shops, locals know it well. Whether you’re stopping by for breakfast or afternoon tea, this cafe offers a unique and memorable experience. #afternoonteatime

Yong Peng Duck Noodles is a popular eatery in Yong Peng, Johor. The Hokkien-style “Braised Duck” served here features thick herbal gravy and is their specialty. Unlike Teochew-style Braised Duck, Yong Peng Duck Noodles’ version is darker and has a stronger aroma. It’s a family-owned business. The owners have been serving their delicious duck dishes for generations, and their expertise has made them a local favorite! The ducks are braised for at least 3 hours using a unique blend of over 20 Chinese herbs and spices. The result is succulent meat that pairs well with rice or noodles. You can also add braised egg or dried bean curd for a hearty meal. Other than noodles, they also serve Braised Pork Belly, Intestine, Wanton Mee, Curry Laksa and Kway Teow. Location: No. 3-4, Gerai Jalan Mah Choo, 83700 Yong Peng, Johor, Malaysia. Operating Hours: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm (Closed on Wednesdays). If you’re a fan of duck dishes, this place is definitely worth a visit! #familytravel

The Tian Pao Kong Chinese Temple in Yong Peng houses this remarkable 68-feet tall Ji Gong Bronze Statue. Ji Gong, also known as Daoji or Hu Yin, was a legendary Buddhist monk known for his eccentric behavior and miraculous abilities. His popularity has grown over time, and this statue reflects his cultural significance. The Tian Pao Kong Chinese Temple itself is an interesting place to visit. While the main temple might not be visually striking, the grounds feature other impressive statues. Alongside the Ji Gong statue, there are other statues and a wishing tree. The temple also features 18 Ro Han stone statues along its trail. Visitors can take photos with the Ji Gong statue. The temple encourages participation in its activities to raise funds for better facilities. Please note that the attraction is not covered, so it’s best to avoid visiting during rainy weather. The temple’s location near a highway exit makes it a convenient stop for travelers between Melaka and Singapore. The Chinese Temple is open to tourists year-round. There is no entrance fee. Feel free to explore the temple and enjoy the cultural experience! #temples

We appreciate the strategic location, with Family Mart and Zus Coffee located below the hotel. It’s conveniently close to Yong Peng Tianbao Palace and Fortune Dragon. Convenient parking options for guests traveling by car. The friendly staff is available round the clock to assist with check-in, check-out, and any inquiries. Whether you’re passing through Yong Peng or planning a longer stay, Lee Hotel provides a welcoming stay. Lee Hotel offers 17 air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs and complimentary Wi-Fi. Room types include Deluxe Family Rooms, Family Rooms, Twin Rooms, and Standard Queen Rooms. Address: No 2 (Tingkat Bawah), Jalan Persiaran Cahaya Baru, Taman Sembrong, Yong Peng, Johor, 83700, Malaysia. #familytravel

Crystal Peanut King is a renowned peanut product brand located in Yong Peng, Johor. They are known for producing crystal peanuts, which are handmade and of exceptional quality. They use high-quality peanuts sourced locally, without artificial additives or preservatives. In addition to crystal peanuts, they offer other products such as peanut butter, tomyum sauce, nutmeg juice, almond cookies, peanut candy, and various snacks and pastries. They offer free sampling. If you’re in the area, consider stopping by to experience their delicious baked goods and native products! Address: 12 Jalan Cahaya Baru, 83700 Yong Peng, Johor, Malaysia. #localfood

The Fortune Dragon, also known as Naga Kemakmuran in Malay and 转运祥龍 in Chinese, is an awe-inspiring dragon statue located within the Che Ann Khor Yong Peng Association building area. It officially debuted on November 12, 2016, graced by Johor Sultan Ibrahim Ismail and Crown Prince Tunku Ismail. The Fortune Dragon stretches an impressive 115 meters (approximately 351 feet), making it the longest dragon tunnel in the world. The dragon tunnel is made of glass fiber reinforced concrete. It boasts 144 steps inside, with a height ranging from 3.6 to 4.8 meters. The overall length is 107 meters, with a 37-meter gap between the head and tail. The dragon has three undulations and three twists, adorned with 36 sharp teeth. Its exterior features 3,330 ceramic scales imported from Quanzhou, China. Inside, 42 Chinese paintings embellish the steps and platforms. Dragons hold great significance in Chinese culture, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune. To enter the tunnel, visitors step into the dragon’s mouth—a fitting beginning for a mythical journey. The tunnel comprises 108 steps, leading explorers through the dragon’s belly to the exit. Inside the tunnel, over 30 traditional Chinese paintings adorn the walls. These paintings depict Chinese folktales, Buddha’s teachings, and glimpses of the afterlife. Plan to spend around 30 minutes exploring this unique attraction. #temples

#weekendgetaways Came to this nice restaurant that offers wide range of main courses options to snacking such as curry puff, fried radish cake, fried banana and more. This place decorations is very simple yet practical because one side of the foods are self service and another side are maximised with dining tables. We had fried vermicelli, noodle, nasi lemak, fried banana and a curry puff. Quite enjoy the meal before proceed to the next destination.

#wheretogo I was fortunate enough to be going on a field trip with my family from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur! We were feeling peckish and decided to stop by a small town called Yong Peng. We picked Yuan Yean eating house as it has the most cars outside, which only means good food! We ordered their traditional noodle set and added on some fried dumplings, Yong Tau Foo and the famous Muar Otah! The noodles were very springy, with the chilli given together packing a punch, you can’t miss this! The fishballs were really bouncy and delicious. Please also try the Muar Otah, the fish chunks were HUGE! I’ll give it a solid 4 stars and I’ll be back if I’m in the area. Address: Main Rd Suite 122A-123, Yong Peng 83700 Malaysia.

The Che Ann Khor Association(德教會紫安閣) is one of the famous tourist attractions in Yong Peng, Johor. Where features the Fortune Dragon statue at a length of 115 meters and was completed in 2016 at a cost of RM 8 million. The huge Fortune Dragon snakes its way around the garden and visitors enter through the dragon's mouth and exit near the tail. Inside there are 144 steps up and down. The interior walls of the dragon are lined with a series of traditional Chinese paintings. The gardens are beautifully landscaped with koi ponds, water features, numerous of statues, a temple, gazebos and ornamental planting. Open daily from 8.30am - 7pm, admission fee is RM 10. #mytripvlog#awesomepic#tripblazers#travel

Address - ZE Nasi Kukus, 11-A, Jalan Ara, Taman Suria, 83700 Yong Peng, Johor Ambiance/Facilities - Originated from Kelantan, ZE Nasi Kukus serve tasty and delicious food such as Nasi Dagang, Nasi Kerabu and Nasi Lemak. Highlights - A set of Nasi kerabu, with herbal fried chicken, salted egg, and fresh raw vegetables make a perfect set meal for my lunch. Avg. Price per Person - RM8.00 per set Rating - 4.8/5.0 #awesomepic #deliciousfood

Tian Pao Kong Chinese Temple(永平天保宫, 68尺济公) is located at 20, Jalan Satin, Taman Sembrong Barat, Yong Peng, Johor. This temple became famous tourist attraction because of its spectacular 68-feet Ji Gong statue, its also the tallest in Malaysia. With 18 Arhat statues lined up on both sides in front. The environment is serene, cosy and greenery, absolutely a nice place for sightseeing. Open daily : Monday to Friday from 9am - 5pm, Saturday & Sunday from 8am - 6pm, free admission! #yearofrabbit#newyearadventure#tripblazers

#newyearadventure Getting There - Tian Pao Kong Chinese Temple, 20, JALAN SATIN, Taman Sembrong Barat, 83700 Yong Peng, Johor Attractions - 68 feet tall Ji Gong statue and 18 Arhats (十八羅漢) are among the main attractions. Nice landscape with fish pond. Visitors come for prayers and to capture some nice pictures here. Hotels - MH Hotel, Lee Hotel and Hotel 29 Food & Restaurants - Fu Man Jia, 688 Kopitiam and Kim Kee Fish Ball Shopping - No shopping mall here, only supermarket and mini market available

#yearofrabbit Getting There - Black Dragon Cave Temple, Taman Bahagia, 83700 Yong Peng, Johor Attractions - A beautiful temple, at Yong Peng town. You can drive and Google for the address mentioned. It’s just 600m away from the town. During Chinese New Year, 100 lighting of rabbits are displayed at the temple compound, until the Day10 of Chinese New Year. It is very nice to take a great picture, especially if you come at night time. Hotels - MH HOTEL, HOTEL 29 Food & Restaurants - Restaurant Zin Zin, Hock Hua Restaurant, KFC and Marry Brown Shopping - Only supermarket such as NSK, Econsave and Nirwana available here. #newyearadventure

#yearofrabbit Address - Restaurant Zin Zin, Taman Selatan, 83700 Yong Peng, Johor Ambiance/Facilities - Chinese restaurant, non halal serving great meal for lunch and dinner. Suitable for non Muslim, both Chinese and Indian community. Highlights - Spring Roll and Foochow Noodles is their specialty and is a must when you visit a small town at Yong Peng. Avg. Price per Person - RM12.00 with drinks Rating - 4.5/5.0 #awesomepic

#yearofrabbit Address - WACHAA BURGER AND GRILL, No.13 Jalan Bandar, Taman, 83700 Yong Peng, Johor Ambiance/Facilities - Beautiful decorative restaurant, owned by Young Malay Entrepreneur from Yong Peng. Most of the furniture are made from wood based with nice furnishings. Variety of western food and burger available here. Highlights - WACHAA BURGER 🍔 Avg. Price per Person - RM15.00 Rating - 4.8/5/0 Food is tasty with generous portion 😊😊 #deliciousfood #newyearadventure

Address - Wei Bu Tong Economy Rice, 4, Jalan Kota 4, Taman Kota, 83700 Yong Peng, Johor Ambiance/Facilities - Serve variety of vegetables, pork and chicken for fast and quick lunch. It’s a convenient place, with ample of parking lot available. Highlights - Generous portion, tasty and cheap. It’s along the latest economy rice at Yong Peng. Avg. Price per Person - RM5.00 per plate Rating - 4.5/5.0 #awesomepic

#newyearadventure Address - CYZK’S CORNER, Dataran Gemilang, 83700 Yong Peng, Johor Ambiance/Facilities - The only food truck at Dataran Gemilang, Yong Peng serve authentic Sarawak delicacy food, such as Kolok Mee, Laksa Sarawak and my all time favourites, Kek Lapis Sarawak😍 Highlights -I ordered Cheesy Horlick Layer Cake for my Chinese New Year Celebration. The appearance look beautiful and ambrosial with perfect balance of every layer. The cake was scrumptious, as it’s baked from the freshest ingredients and we just can’t stop eating it🥰🥰🤤🤤 Avg. Price per Person - Below RM10.00 for food and drink Rating - 5.0/5.0 #awesomepic #deliciousfood

Address - 佩玲妈妈档, Jalan Meng Seng, Taman Selatan, 83700 Yong Peng, Johor Ambiance/Facilities - A warm and cosy place for breakfast. Serve classic hot coffee with half boiled eggs and toast bun. Can order Nasi Briyani and Roti Canai from the next door to dine in here. Newspapers are available here too. It only open for breakfast until 11:45am. Highlights - Hygiene is their top priority. All their kitchen utensils are properly cleaned and boiled with hot water before serving it to guests. Avg. Price per Person - RM2.50 to RM8.00 Rating - 4.8/5.0 Helpful, attentive and friendly family business at Yong Peng 🥰🥰

#2023travelwish Statue 'Fortune Dragon' or 'Prosperity Dragon' is situated in Lot HS 2677, Jalan Kota Impian 1, Taman Kota Impian, Yong Peng, Johor. The statue is ownership to the Che Ann Khor Yong Peng Association. Standing in front of this 351 feet length & 56 feet height 'Fortune Dragon', absolutely shocking and impressed me! The statue was designed with glass fiber reinforced concrete and with a beautiful landscapes! It's the largest and longest dragon tunnel in the world. Open daily from 8.30am to 9pm, entrance fee is RM20 for adult and RM10 for senior citizen. By the prosperity of the Fortune Dragon, my#2023travelwish is travel with safely and save! #mytripvlog

As promised, this was the cafe we came across at Yong Peng. I noticed it on our way there but had no opportunity to stop by and made sure we visit on our way back. It is an industial-style cafe (think concrete floors and walls) with monochromatic palette and a hint of brighter colours. Contrary to how I feel about industrial design (cold, lack of warmth), I was surprised at how comfortable the cafe made me feel. The blend of natural and artifical lightings lifts the supposedly dark and moody ambience - a touch of ingenuity. Monbléu Cafe sells mainly beverages with limited choice of food. We ordered Houjicha and mocha - the Houjicha came in a very pretty ceramic cup which they also sell. I was so tempted to buy but my husband stopped me as we have too many cups at home. A woman can't have too many cups can they? The Houjicha tastes decent and the mocha is great! If you are a coffee lover, this is a place you would not want to miss at Yong Peng. I even enquired for the coffee beans they are using as I want to buy some back but unfortunately they don't sell beans for machine, just for drip. This was also the place where I learnt about the differences between coffee beans for machine and drip - espresso beans are roasted longer, with bolder flavour and can withstand high pressure brewing methods (with espresso machine). Regular beans are roasted for a shorter period, lighter in flavour and good for brewing methods that don't require high pressure. Overall, this is a good place for a midpoint rest on a roadtrip! Address - 100, Jln Besar, Taman Selatan, 83700 Yong Peng, Johor, Malaysia Ambience/Facilities - Spacious, cosy, conducive Highlights - Coffee Avg. Price per Person - From 9RM (SGD$3) Rating - 4/5 #tripblazers

Address - Restaurant Wan Jia Shian, 210 & 212, Jalan Besar, Taman Sembrong Baru, 83700 Yong Peng, Johor Ambiance/Facilities - Air conditioning or fan ventilation room of your choice. Offer an authentic Foochow Cuisine at Yong Peng. Highlights - Foochow Eggs Soup, Sesame Marmite Pork, Fried Chicken Wings and Claypot Tofu and mixed vegetables. Avg. Price per Person - RM25.00 Rating - 4.5/5.0

Reservation for Christmas dinner is important to avoid disappointment. This year, at MONBLEU, they invite everyone to celebrate with them. They have 3 opinions of menu; 1. Whole Roasted Chicken + 2 glasses of wine @ RM79 2. Whole Roasted Chicken + 1 bottle 750ml wine @ RM119 3. Whole Roasted Chicken Take Away @ RM49 Their master chef is an experience young gentleman graduates from Taiwan. He is very particular on chicken selection, and only use the chicken that’s free from antibiotics residue. It’s my honour to witness the whole process of preparing the Roasted Chicken today. Thank you for the sharing Sir. Location: MONBLEU Cafe, 100, Jalan Besar, Taman Selatan, 83700 Yong Peng, Johor

Getting There - Black Dragon Cave Temple, Taman Bahagia, 83700 Yong Peng, Johor. Best to drive here, due to less taxi and Grab services here. Attractions - Beautiful temple design, located within the housing and plantation area. A prayer place for Chinese. Hotels - Hotel 99, Lee Hotel and MH hotel Food & Restaurants - Hock Hwa Restaurant, Yuan Yuen Fishball Restaurant and KFC Yong Peng Shopping - No shopping mall here, only NSK, Econsave and Nirwana Maju

Address - MING ANG, Lot 1523, Batu 1/2, Jalan Muar Yong Peng 83700 Malaysia Ambiance/Facilities - Established 1992, Ming Ang became a famous pit stop and rest area for coaches travelling along the north south highway. Located next to Yong Peng Toll Plaza (south bound). Highlights - Native products procured locally. The famous one is “Siew Bao”. Besides that, plenty of restaurants available for passengers to choose. Avg. Price per Person - Meal around RM10.00. Native products depending on your shopping appetite 😊 Rating - 4.8/5.0

An old raw of shop, simple but nicely renovated into a modern and cosy cafe. MONBLUE Cafe is a hipster cafe located at the main road of Yong Peng, next to RHB Bank. This is a nice place to hangout during the tea break, or even a good place for business meeting. I came for a business meeting trip for this visit. They serve coffee and non coffee based drink, as well as some quality tea and pastry. The Osmantus is a highly recommended drink by their staff, as it have a medicinal properties of detoxification and improve skin quality. #awesomepic ##jjcm