Putuo Village in Kulai, Johor

Not every nature escape needs to involve a flight to Bali. Tucked away in Kulai, just about an hour’s drive from the Causeway, is Putuo Village – a low-key refuge for you to hit reset.

There’s a temple, a bamboo forest with Japan vibes, and a cafe that’s free from the usual JB weekend crowd. We dropped by for a little break from the city grind – here’s what you can expect.

The current exchange rate is RM1 = ~S$0.30 as of 29th May 2025.

How to get to Putuo Village? 

There are 2 easy ways to make your way to Putuo Village – by car or train.

If you’re driving, just key “Putuo Village” into Google Maps and you’ll be there in about an hour from the JB checkpoint.

For those who don’t drive, hop on the KTM train from JB Sentral to Kulai – the journey takes around 50 minutes. From Kulai station, book a ride on Grab or any of these ride-hailing apps available in Malaysia – it’s only a short 15-minute trip to the village.

What to expect at Putuo Village