Are you planning a vacation to Seremban but still stuck for ideas about the interesting places there? Don’t worry, discover these 9 interesting places to visit in Seremban with family, friends and loved ones! Far from the hustle and bustle of the city, Seremban is famous for its Minangkabau cultural history, so you will be able to see some buildings in Seremban with Minangkabau architecture, such as the Seremban Municipal Council, Wisma Negeri and also the Negeri Sembilan Museum. Continue reading to find out more interesting destinations in the capital of Negeri Sembilan.
Visit & Discover These 9 Interesting Places in Seremban!
- Lorong Seni
In addition to the tourist destination in Port Dickson, visitors can now enjoy another attraction in Negeri Sembilan, which is Lorong Seni Seremban. With the concept of ‘Returning The Street To The Public’, Lorong Seni Seremban is about 250m long starting from Jalan Dato Sheikh Ahmad until the ‘Benteng Walk’, decorated with more than 30 interesting and creative mural painting patterns that are sure to excite tourists, when walking down the alley and old buildings around the town of Seremban.
For visitors who want to enjoy the scenery and love photography, Lorong Seni Seremban is a place to visit, to capture memorable photos.
Address: 9, Jalan Dato Sheikh Ahmad, Bandar Seremban, 70000 Seremban.
- Taman Orkid
Covering an area of 1.62 hectares, the Seremban Orchid Garden is an interesting place to spend time with the family while looking at various types of colorful orchids. Among the orchids planted in this garden are Black Orchid, Tiger Orchid, Eria Rulchella, Eria Ornata and many more.
Apart from the colorful orchids, you can also enjoy the view of the green trees around the garden and its artificial waterfall.
Address: Jalan Singkat, 70100 Seremban.
- Gunung Angsi
The starting point for your hike is located near the Ulu Bendul Recreation Park. This mountain which has a height of around 820m above sea level is the most popular climbing place in Negeri Sembilan after Mount Datuk. This destination is not only popular among local people but also a preferred destination for climbers from surrounding states such as Selangor, Melaka and so on.
Mount Angsi is considered one of the most difficult mountains for climbing activities in Negeri Sembilan. Climbers who are not familiar with the forest paths here can definitely get lost if there’s no preparation or experienced people to lead. On the way to the top, you can also see nearby mountains such as Mount Telapa Bad, Mount Tampin, Mount Datuk and Mount Berembun. If you’re a person who likes to appreciate the beauty of nature, there are also some unique types of tropical trees along the way such as the Meranti Tree and Mersawa Tree.
- Chocsvalley Chocolate
If you are a chocolate lover and are around Seremban, KL and Melaka, maybe you can stop by Chocsvalley Chocolate, also known as NS Galeria Dunia Coklat. Here, there are various types of international premium chocolates for sale.
The chocolate products here are fully supported by the Malaysian Cocoa Board and the cooperation of chocolate entrepreneurs in Malaysia. Chocsvalley has a variety of common chocolates up to high-quality premium chocolates created by entrepreneurs from Malaysia.
Address: A7-G, Blok A, 9, Jalan Haruan 5, Medan Perdagangan Oakland, 70300 Seremban.
Contact: +6017-267 3215
- Centipede Temple
Then Tze Koon Temple, known as the “Centipede Temple,” honors many Taoist and Buddhist deities, including statues of Guan Yin and money frogs. It’s the highest Taoist temple in Negeri Sembilan, located at the top of Bukit Wu Gong. Because of this, it might be a little challenging for the elderly to climb the stepsto this temple, but a spectacular view of the whole of Seremban awaits at the top.
According to legend, God turned a man into an unseaworthy stone ship and threw him into Wu Gong Hill. His mother, believed to be reincarnated as a centipede, went and lived next to the stone, which led to the large stone centipede and the temple’s name. If you manage to meet a centipede in the temple grounds, it’s said that you will be blessed with luck and wealth.
Apart from religious activities and beautiful city views, children can also feed the fish, turtles and rabbits at the temple.
Address: Jalan Temiang, 70200 Seremban.
Contact: +6010-310 5880
- Negeri Sembilan State Museum
The complex consists of 3 main parts that house the Teratak Perpatih, the Ampang Tinggi Palace and the Negeri Sembilan House. Teratak Perpatih is located in a museum that houses various historical artifacts and information. Among the items that are in focus here are royal paraphernalia made of silver, a collection of old weapons and so on.
Istana Ampang Tinggi is an old palace that’s more than a decade old. The architecture of this palace is influenced by Minangkabau culture. The third main attraction is Rumah Negeri Sembilan which is an old house that offers historical information about the life, culture and architecture of people in Negeri Sembilan.
Address: Jalan Sungai Ujong, Lebuhraya Seremban – Bukit Nenas, 70200 Seremban.
Contact: +606-763 1149
- Royal Gallery Tuanku Ja’afar
What does it look like?
Entering the grounds of the Tuanku Ja’afar Royal Gallery, there’s a magnificent white building with a modern colonial concept located in the middle of Seremban town. This 44 thousand square foot building has actually been completed since 2013 and it houses eight main exhibition spaces and one temporary exhibition space.
Things to Do in Tuanku Ja’afar Royal Gallery
For those who don’t know, the Tuanku Ja’afar Royal Gallery is a museum developed to commemorate and revive the memories of His Majesty Tuanku Ja’afar Ibni Almarhum Tuanku Abdul Rahman. He was installed as the 10th Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan in 1967 and has ruled Negeri Sembilan for 42 years. In 1993, he was installed as the 10th Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia.
The exhibition at the royal gallery is based on the personal journey of the late Tuanku, where visitors will follow the timeline in addition to displaying the biography of Tuanku Ja’afar in 8 different exhibition rooms.
In addition to housing various personal collections belonging to Tuanku Ja’afar, this collection is presented along with the story of the life journey of DYMM Tuanku Ja’afar from childhood, until the peak of his life where he ruled Negeri Sembilan as the 10th Yang di-Pertuan Besar and then appointed as Yang di-Pertuan Agong Malaysia 10th according to the rotation system and at that time he replaced Almarhum Tuanku Sultan Azlan Muhibbudin Shah.
The exhibition materials presented in this gallery use a variety of communication mediums. There are visual, oral and interactive exhibits.
Address: Jalan Taman Bunga, Taman Tasek Seremban, 70100 Seremban.
Contact: +606-602 0674
- Seremban Gateway
This mall has a unique open-air concept where you can stroll after some shopping or have your meals. Many famous food and beverage as well as retail brands are available here.
Address: Seremban – Bukit Nenas Hwy, 70200 Seremban.
- Jelita Ostrich Farm
Take your kids to play at Jelita Ostrich Farm with ostriches, goats, deer, ducks and even storks! Get to know the different types of animals found at the first Ostrich Farm in Malaysia! Jelita Ostrich Farm is located approximately 9km from Seremban Town and they offer a variety of interesting activities here, suitable for children and adults alike.
Upon arrival, visitors and tourists will be briefed on the background, habitat and breeding of ostriches at Jelita Ostrich Farm. A tour guide will be assigned to take a group of visitors and tourists around the farm while explaining information about the animals at Jelita Ostrich Farm in more detail.
You have the opportunity to touch and feed the animals in this farm. Not only that, you can even ride an ostrich here! A certificate of appreciation will be given to visitors who dare to ride the animal.
Did you know that ostrich eggs can withstand weight pressure of up to 100kg? The Jelita Ostrich Farm gives you the opportunity to stand on the ostrich egg, and you will also be taught how to lift the ostrich egg properly. Ostrich racing events are also held at Jelita Ostrich Farm if interested.
Address: Lot 1504, Batu 6 Mukim Pantai, Jln Jelebu, 71770 Seremban.
Contact: +606-767 0707
Which of these places will you go to in Seremban?
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Written by Kartini Kannan
