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Located
34km from Seremban, the state capital, Port Dickson has one
of the longest beaches in Malaysia, offering holiday makers
ample room to frolic and have fun in the sun. With 18km of
beachfront, you can stop anywhere along its coastal road and
enjoy sandy beaches lined with tall casuarinas trees, coconut
palms and the spreading branches of Banyan trees.
A half hour's drive from Kuala Lumpur, you can plunge headlong
into a day of fun-filled water sports, such as canoeing, snorkeling,
water skiing and windsurfing.
Among Port Dickson's popular beaches is Taman Aman. Located
near the town, this clean stretch of beach is maintained by
the District Council. A favourite spot with Malaysians and
visitors, it offers barbecue pits, camping grounds, hawker
stalls, budget accommodations and ample parking as well as
a playground for children. Nearby is the Port Dickson Golf
& Country Club, which is well suited for the holiday maker
wishing to also take a few rounds of golf.
Another excellent beach is Blue Lagoon approximately 11km
south of Port Dickson. A great place for windsurfing, water
skiing, scuba diving or boating, there are several attractive
resorts and condominiums in the vicinity.
To the south of Blue Lagoon lies Cape Rachado Lighthouse.
Built by the Portugese and administered by the Malacca State
Government, this 16th century beacon guided countless sailing
ships to the historical town of Malacca. Still functional
after years of use, you can view the endless miles of beaches
in Port Dickson from its highest point. On a clear day, you
might even see the coastline of Sumatera.
Local folklore around the Cape Rachado Lighthouse also reveals
that Hang Tuah, the legendary Malay Warrior of the 15th century,
acquired innate strength and knowledge here. Afte3r meditating
at this spot, his footprint was left embedded in a boulder.
According to legend, it marks the spot where he first landed
in Cape Rachado and anyone wishing to see it may do so even
to this day.
Seven kilometers northeast of Port Dickson, at Kota Lukut,
stands the fort of Raja Jumaat, a 19th century Bugis Warrior.
Built between 1846 and 1847, the fort was constructed to control
the lucrative tin trade in the area. Today, the muzzle loading
guns that were used to defend the fort can be seen within
the grounds of the District Officer's residence and outside
the police station in town. Within the vicinity of the fort
are the ruins of an old well, the remains of a foundation
to an old palace and a royal burial ground.
How
to Get There
Port Dickson is easily accessible from Kuala Lumpur and Seremban
by bus or taxi. Malayan Railway operates a commuter train
service to Seremban from the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station.
Once in Seremban, you can take a taxi or rent a car to the
many points of interest in Port Dickson.
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