Port Dickson is located in the second smallest district in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. Its geographically located on the west coast of Negeri Sembilan which is a state to the south of Selangor state.
Port Dickson borders Seremban (the capital city of Negeri Sembilan) and Rembau around the east while Sungai Sepang and Sungai Linggi divide it from Selangor and Malacca state respectively.
Port Dickson derived from the name from Sir John Frederick Dickson, a British resident, who responsible in developing the world into a significant trading port under the 18th century. But these days, Port Dickson is popularly known as PD. It is a weekend retreat for many inland dwellers, especially those from the city who wish to escape the busyness of your hectic life.
What can you do in Port Dickson?
Port Dickson is always related to sand and beach. Besides enjoying yourself at the seashore, what else is it possible do? there are some interesting places that you can visit during your holiday Port Dickson.
To begin with, don’t miss the Cape Rachado Lighthouse. This lighthouse was designed in 1528 before being remodelled over the years to its current look. It is originally built by the Portuguese in colonial opportunity to guide its ship, as the area of sea facing it is where a historical battle between Dutch and Portuguese forces befell. So as to enter the lighthouse, visitors require enter the entrance of many Tanjung Tuan Forest Reserve.
There’s a steep road leading you as much as the lighthouse. Cars are prohibited to enter. At the summit of the lighthouse sits on a small hill where you should climb another 72 steps to arrive it. Visitors are able to catch a panoramic view of the Malacca Straits once they reach to your front of many lighthouse. The wind is breezy and the sigh of your hips sailing within the wide sea is breath-taking. On clear days, visitors may even imagine of Sumatra’s outline in the horizon.
Secondly, do pay out visit to the Ostrich Farm which is located along Jalan Pantai (Coastal Road) until you reach the 9th Mile turn off where you are going to see signs leading you to the farm. Besides using a tour of many farm, visitors also get a chance to ride on your ostrich and savour delicious ostrich burgers, ostrich satay fresh from the barbeques, and dried ostrich meat on the farm.
Besides, that, there's a rabbit petting area for kids and pull a peek on the variety of rare and delightful birds including peacocks, pheasants, ornamental chicken.
Don’t forget to accept a photograph of standing on the ostrich egss without breaking it. The doorway fees is RM8.
Visitors should not miss the twighlight Market and that is located at the 4th Mile beside a Petronas petrol station. This day Market is supplied alive on Saturday nights.
Besides this, visitors is also able to pay out journey to the Fort Kempas History Complex which is located 35km from PD house artifaces that came from the small village of Keramat Ujung Pasir, in which the mausoleum of renowned missionary Sheikh Ahmad Majnun from Sumatra is placed. Some mysterious megalithic stones exhibited here are said to be alive. A headstone structure by using a tiny hole at the foot of the tomb is believed to be an ancient lie-detector. If you happen to fit your hand into the hole and you lie, the whole will contract. Do seek your luck there
Lastly, don’t miss Blue Lagoon which is a hideaway with beautiful views of many Straits of Malacca. It’s is placed 11km to your south of Port Dickson. It really is surrounded with greens and sky blue sea which reasons picture-perfect, peaceful landscape.
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