Malaysia Info Guide
for Locals & Visitors

Located within the grounds of the Cultural Handicraft Complex, the museum is an old wooden palace which has been reconstructed. Built entirely of wood, the palace was used by royalty at its old site at Kampung Ampang Tinggi.

On display are historical atefacts like weapons, brass and silverware and a tableau portraying a grand royal wedding.

Situated next to the state museum is the "Rumah Minang" , a depiction of an actual Minangkabau house. Stone megaliths from an old fort known as Fort Kempas are located on the complex grounds.

The state mosque was built with nine pillars to symbolize the nine districts that make up the state. Described as one of the more attractive modern mosques in the country, it offers a scenic view of the Seremban Lake and the gardens surrounding it.
 

A picturesque garden it has lush greenery and well maintained lawns. There are jogging tracks in the Lake Gardens for the energetic and a children's playground.

Situated in the vicinity of the Seremban Lake Gardens is the State Library which used to be the State Secretariat Building. Built in 1912 this stately building reflects the colonial architecture of a bygone era.

The Sri Menanti palace was built at the turn of this century to replace an older palace which was burnt down. This uniquely constructed palace became a tourist attraction after it was turned into a Royal Museum in 1992. The Sri Menanti Palace was the official residence of the royal family until 1931.

Designed by two local craftsmen and carpenters, "Tukang Kahar" and "Tukang Taib", the wooden palace or "Istana Lama" (old palace), which was completed in about six years in 1908, was built without nails or screws.

The palace, which features 99 magnificent pillars to denote 99 warriors of various "luak" or clans, is a subject of study for architecture students.

The Ulu Bendul Recreational Park located some 16 km from Seremban on the Kuala Pilah Sri Menanti route, at the foot of Bukit Angsi provides a welcome and cool respite to travellers.

The park is one of six recreational parks in Negeri Sembilan developed for eco-tourism. There is a stream running through the park which offers a refreshing dip and several trails suitable for jungle trekking.

Facilities include chalets and a camping ground for visitors planning an overnight stay.