Beyond Kuala Lumpur - Negeri Sembilan

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Negeri Sembilan

Situated approximately 60km south of Kuala Lumpur, Port Dickson's easy accessibility has made it the favourite weekend retreat of KL residents. Frequent buses, coaches, commuter trains and taxis ply between Port Dickson and Kuala Lumpur.

Port Dickson covers some 18km of almost unbroken coastline - one of the longest in Malaysia. A distinctive feature of Port Dickson is the main coastal road which runs parellel to the coastline allowing visitors to catch spectacular views of the coastline and the sea. Port Dickson provides a range of accommodation facilities to suit varying budgets. Some popular stretches of beach include Teluk Kemang and the Blue Lagoon. The Blue Lagoon stretch is so named because of its distinctive little coves. with sandy beaches and clear blue waters.

Taman Aman, a public park situated at the 4th mile coastal road provides excellent amenities for family outings. The park offers budget accommodation, a camping ground, picnic grounds and barbeque pits, changing facilities and watersports facilities.

Sri Menanti Sri Menanti, the royal town of Negeri Sembilan, lies 32km east of Seremban, the state capital.

Sri Menanti nestles amid the foothills of a mountain range in peaceful surroundings. A famous attraction here is the Sri Menanti Palace, an architectural wonder built in 1905 without the use of a single nail. A short drive away is the Ulu Bendol Nature Reserve, a popular picnic spot. For golfers, the Royal Sri Menanti Golf Club, an 18-hole golf course with tight fairways and hilly terrain, should be a delightful sight.

Culture lovers should find a visit to the Cultural Handicraft Centre at Kuala Pilah interesting while anglers could take a trip to Talang Dam to do a spot of fishing.

Accommodation is available at the 2-star Sri Menanti Resort, situated next to the Sri Menanti Palace. An excellent transportation system links KL to Seremban from where Sri Menanti is acc€ssible by taxi or bus.

Beyond KL | Selangor | Pahang | Negeri Sembilan | Malacca