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Port Dickson
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Located in the western region of Negeri Sembilan, a short drive from Kuala Lumpur, lies one of Malaysia’s main attractions - Port Dickson.
In the early 1890s, the Secretary of the Federated Malay States, Sir John Frederick Dickson, recommended the construction of a railway track between Sungai Ujong and Pulau Arang to accommodate the transportation of commodities such as rice, tapioca, pepper and charcoal.
With the expansion of the harbour, Sir Frederick Dickson was given the honour of proclaiming the district after his name. It is characteristic of modern Malaysians that, even 50 years after independence from Britain, Dickson’s name is still recognised.
Port Dickson is synonymous with tourism. The main attraction here is the beautiful, clear stretch of beaches facing the shimmering blue sea.
It is indeed a remarkable experience to remember, especially during the picturesque sunset. Teluk Kemang Beach is the most popular resort amongst tourists and visitors, especially during weekends and on public holidays. The 18 km stretch of beaches are regularly visited by 20,000 - 30,000 people weekly and the number increases to 50,000 - 80,000 during long holidays.
PD’s main attraction is its 18km stretch of white sandy beaches that extend from Tanjung Gemuk in the north to Tanjung Tuan in the south. These are carefully protected by rows upon rows of casuarina palms, coconut trees, and elegant Bayan trees. Located near Cape Rachado (Tanjung Tuan), Blue Lagoon is the most famous picnic spot and is an excellent spot for the water sport enthusiast.
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