Shopping at Johor Bahru by Bus and Train
7.10am
Left home and walked towards Jurong East MRT.
We had breakfast at Kopitiam before getting on Bus 160 for the trip to Johor Bahru at 7.45am.
8.30am
The Bus Journey took almost 45 mins to get to the Singapore Customer and Immigration point at Woodlands.
With almost thousands of Singaporean packed into a hall like sardines, we slowly inched our way to the 20-plus automated Passport control gates.
That took about 45 mins to clear.
After clearing the Singapore immigration, went to the toilet quickly and boarded Bus 160 to cross the causeway.
9.30am
We finally reached the Johor's huge spacious immigration hall with 20-plus manual passport clearance counters.
We joined the massive queues and finally clear the Malaysian Immigration by 11.30am (standing and queuing for two long hours).
Crossed the bridge and into the Johor Bahru City Square with many stalls selling Chinese New Year tidbits
11.45am
Crossed the bridge and into the Johor Bahru City Square with many stalls selling Chinese New Year tidbits.
Nice decorations at Johor Bahru City Square
Nice decorations at Johor Bahru City Square
As we had a light breakfast, we decided to have lunch first.
We came across Dragon Palace on the 3rd floor and decided to try their Peking Duck signature dish.
We were given two options:
a) Order half of the Peking Duck, but have to wait up to 45 mins for another customer to order the other half, or
b) Order the whole Peking Duck and can be serve immediately (which we selected to save time).
Preparing the skin for wrapping the Peking Duck meat
Preparing the skin for wrapping the Peking Duck meat.
Well cut and prepared slices of Peking Duck meat
Well cut and prepared slices of Peking Duck meat
Crispy on the outside and tender in the inside Peking Duck Drum Sticks
Crispy on the outside and tender in the inside Peking Duck Drum Sticks
As we start our shopping walk, we saw a Ladies' clothing shop having a bargain sales of shirts at 8 Ringgits
As we start our shopping walk, we saw a Ladies' clothing shop having a bargain sales of shirts at 8 Ringgits !
Wealth and Happiness walking around greeting the customers
Wealth and Happiness walking around greeting the customers
When for my Coffee break at Seasons Cafe for 6 Ringgits
When for my Coffee break at Seasons Cafe for 6 Ringgits
My first experience taking KMT Shuttle Train from Johor JB Sentral to Singapore
KMT Train experience
When to KMT Customer Service Counter to confirm e-Ticket printout is ok. No physical exchange of train ticket is required.
KMT Train experience
KMT Ticketing Counters to purchase train tickets on-site
KMT Train experience
Once you have a valid Train e-Ticket, you can seat at the waiting area.
Our Train will depart at 3.15pm.
KMT Train experience
You need to be at GATE A 30 mins before train departure.
There is sufficient time to clear the Malaysian Immigration and to board the train.
Our train boarding started at 2.45pm and we got into our seat by 3pm.
KMT Train experience
This is a free-seating train, even if you have booked the seat number on the website.
KMT Train experience
Arriving into Singapore Train Station platform
KMT Train experience
External view of Singapore Train Customs and Immigration Centre
KMT Train experience
View of the Bus-stop next to Singapore Train Customs and Immigration Centre
This return trip by KMT Shuttle Train is quick and comfortable.
Highly recommended to avoid the 5-hours tiring journey by Bus.