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Kota Tinggi
is a town in the state of Johor of
Malaysia, located around 42 kilometers north-east of
Johor Bahru, on the road to
Mersing. Kota Tinggi can also be reached by
ferry from Changi terminal in
Singapore
where tourists need to pass through the immigration check point at Tanjung
Belungkur ferry terminal before their arrival. Kota Tinggi is also the
name of the district, Kota Tinggi District, where the town is situated.
Kuala Sedili or Tanjung Sedili, a small fishing town located 37 km
north-east of Kota Tinggi town, is the second largest fishing port in east
coast of Peninsular Malaysia. The small town of Sungai Rengit is about 70
km from Kota Tinggi.
Kota Tinggi town and other settlement of Kuala Sedili, Sungai Rengit and
Pengerang are administered by Kota Tinggi District Council (Majlis Daerah
Kota Tinggi), which is based in Kota Tinggi town. The higher administrator
of this town called Pegawai Daerah (District Officer), which normally
being changed every 5 – 6 years as being promoted by the city council. His
official home can be seen nearby the field of the city called Padang
Kerajaan Kota Tinggi, nearby the highest building located the
administrations of Kota Tinggi government - The Bangunan Sultan Iskandar.
The Kota Tinggi Waterfalls at Lombong, 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) north-west
of town, are popular tourist destinations.
The waterfalls are 36 meters high, and are located at the base of the 634
meter high Gunung Muntahak mountain. The cool river water drains through a
series of shallow pools ideal for swimming. The natural beauty of some
parts of the location has somewhat been spoiled by resort development with
artificial landscaping.
There are also many beaches along the coastal part of Kota Tinggi. The
most popular beaches are Tanjung Balau, Desaru and Batu Layar ('sail
rock'), which are 58 km, 55 km, and 62 km from Kota Tinggi town
respectively. Chalets and hotels offering reasonable rates can easily be
found along the beach.
Teluk Sengat, located 25 km east of Kota Tinggi town, is a popular seafood
village among tourists, especially those from
Singapore.
Sources:
Wikipedia
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