Negeri Sembilan Darul Khusus, Malaysia HOTEL RESERVATIONS, CAR RENTAL, TRANSPORTATIONS, ADVENTURE AND ISLANDS PACKAGES |
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The people of the state practice a unique matrilineal culture known as 'Adat Perpatih' which was brought down bytheir ancestors of Minangkabau heritage from the highlands of West Sumatra. This heritage is evident in the Minangkabau-style houses found in the hinterlands of the state. For nature lovers, the pristine forests offer a fascinating array of flora and fauna, while the state capital Seremban is a veritable shopping and food haven. In fact, Negeri Sembilan has it all. However, the following nine factors are reason enough to visit the state!
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Seremban,
the capital of Negeri Sembilan with some 160,000
inhabitants, lies in a mountainous region. A few of its
public buildings reveal the characteristics traits of
Minangkabau architecture, recognizable bysteep, pointed,
curving roof gables, but otherwise it has little in the
way of sights to support active tourism.
Descendants of the Minangkabau settlers keep their Islamic
cultural heritage alive in more ways than architecture.
Traditionally a matrilineal society, they preserve this
aspect to this day; property passes from mother to
daughter. In families who strictly observe the adat,
traditional law which survives from preIslamic times, a
bride doesn't move in with her husband when she marries,
but rather brings him into her family's home as a guest. [ Top ]
Port Dickson, the playground resort in Negeri Sembilan, is thirty-four kilometers from the state capital of Seremban and about an hour and a half from Malaysia's capital city, Kuala Lumpur. It has miles of fine sandy beaches fringed byCasuarinas, palms, and the intricate, above-ground root formations of the Banyan tree. The road to Port Dickson hugs the Malaysian coastline, making impromptu rest and swim stops almost impossible to resist. Vendors along the road offer thirst-quenching drinks of coconut water and sugar-cane juice. A complete menu of leisure activities is available in Port Dickson, including water-skiing, canoeing, snorkeling, windsurfing, and sailing, all of which can easily be handled through the reception desk at your hotel. Despite Port Dickson's reputation as an area firmly focused on beach resort activity, the sights and history of the surrounding area are well worth experiencing. At Kota Lukut, a mere seven km from Port Dickson, stands the fort of Raja Jumaat, a renowned nineteenth-century Bugis warrior. The fort was built in 1847 to control the lucrative tin trade in the area. Another rewarding site is the lighthouse at Cape Rachardo, built bythe Portuguese in the 16th century in order to guide ships to the safety of Malacca's harbor. The lighthouse is still functioning today, and visitors can ascend its narrow spiral stair to the beacon, which offers a magnificent view of the coastline of Sumatra. The Cape is also a popular stopover point for migratory birds. From September to March, flocks of sparrows, honey buzzards, and swifts can be seen here, together with birds of prey, such as hawks and eagles. Twenty-three kilometers south of the lighthouse, on the road to Malacca, sits the small and mysterious village of Pengkalan Kempas. The village houses the enigmatic 15th-century tomb of Sheikh Ahmad Majnun, whose epitaph explains that he fell while fighting to save a now unknown woman referred to simply as "the princess." It is home to a more prominent mystery as well, however. Beside the tomb stand three megaliths, elaborately carved, of unknown origin and use. As if to seal the reputation of this hamlet of the unknown, there is also in Pengalen Kempas an "ordeal stone." This ancient lie-detector, through which a person would put his arm when answering questions, allegedly reacts to an untruth byclosing upon the liar's fist. Whether or not this story is true makes for an interesting dare. Getting there: HISTORY [ Top ] TANJUNG TUAN .
To reach the peak of the light house, one has to climb 72 flight of steps. Tanjung Tuan is also a strategic location for bird watchers to observe migratory birds such as the eagle, swallows during the months of September, October, March and April. A 35 mins. taxi ride from Port Dickson is all it takes to get to this heavenly cape. [ Top ] KOTA
LUKUT.
. . . . . . . PENGKALAN
KEMPAS HISTORICAL COMPLEX PASIR
PANJANG RECREATIONAL FOREST
SRI
MENANTI PALACE. by 1905. This palace is 4-storey high and has 99 stilts which represent the 99 warriors constitution. It has the Minangkabau "Rumah-rumah Adat" architecture.
ULU
BENDOL RECREATIONAL FOREST
Playground, parking space and shops are available here. For the adventurous, one should not miss jungle trekking to Gunung Angsi. There's also a river, Sungai Batang Terachi, a favourite spot for fishing, picnicking and swimming. This recreational forest is also a habitat for mousedeers, wild boar and monkeys. Tourists may enquire further information from the Information Centre in the park. [ Top ]
LENGGENG JEMPOL
SERTING ULU RECREATIONAL FOREST [ Top ] GUNUNG
TAMPIN
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