 Seremban Travel & Hotel Guide
Era Walk, Seremban
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Seremban is the state capital of Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. It has a population of about 420,000 people, and is the 19th largest town in Malaysia.
Church of the Visitation, Seremban
Author: Vmenkov (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported)
Seremban was established around 1870, when tin was discovered in nearby Rasah. As such, it is a pretty young town compared to Malacca, Muar or Penang. The town is located by the banks of Sungai Linggi, which was used to ferry tin. With prosperity from tin came rivalry between different faction, Dato' Kelana on the one side and Dato' Shahbandar on the other. This gave the British an excuse to intervene in the administration of the state.
How to reach Seremban
Seremban is approximately an hour away from Kuala Lumpur. Exit the North South Expressway at Exit 218 (Seremban Interchange). You can also reach Seremban by train.
Getting Around Seremban
It is best to drive in Seremban, as public transport is not a practical choice.
Photos of Seremban
Seremban at night
Author: Niduzzi (public domain)
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Places of Interest in Seremban
- Muzium Negeri Sembilan
State museum showcasing artifacts related to the history of Negri Sembilan.
- Dewan Undangan Negeri
State assembly building, a local landmark of Seremban.
- Istana Besar
Official residence of the Yang Di-Pertuan Besar, the ruler of Negri Sembilan (though not open to the public).
- Cultural Handicraft Complex
Complex built in the Minangkabau style where various state handicrafts are displayed.
- State Library
Neoclassical building erected in 1912.
- Masjid Negeri
State mosque with nine pillars representing the nine states of Negri Sembilan.
- Church of the Visitation
Roman Catholic church in Seremban.
- Wesley Methodist Church
Church built in 1920.
- King George V School
The premier school in Seremban.
- Liesheng Temple
Taoist temple in Seremban.
- Seremban Lake Gardens
Public garden for an evening stroll.
- Seremban Animal Park
Educational park where ostriches and deer are bred.
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