There are so many elements that make Seremban famous, but the most well-known for people is the Minangkabau culture. That’s why you can see the traditional architecture of Minangkabau in Seremban, although Minangkabau itself originated in West Sumatra, Indonesia.

Well, it has something to do with history. Back then, plenty of Minangkabau people migrated to different regions, and Malaysia was one of them. They brought their unique cultural traditions, including architecture, explaining why there are still a lot of Minangkabau traditional buildings in Seremban today.

Seremban has some historical sites that attract tourists to come, like the State Museum (Muzium Negeri Sembilan) or the Centipede Temple. Tasting the food is also an interesting thing to do in Seremban. When you’re here, you must taste the “Siew Pau” also known as “Seremban Siew Bao”. It is made with pork or chicken.

There are various places to visit and things to do in Seremban that will make your stay here fun and unforgettable. Seremban is a place where you can see the typical Minangkabau architecture. If you want to see it by yourself, the first thing to do in Seremban is visit the Seremban Cultural Complex. It has three different parts: Ampang Tinggi Palace, State Museum, and Negeri Sembilan House.

Still related to its culture, you should also visit the Centipede Temple or the Then Sze Koon. Surprised? Well, don’t be. Although there’s a giant statue of centipedes in front of the entrance gate, you won’t face centipedes inside. Reach the top of the hill in the temple area, and enjoy the view of the serene Seremban.

There are still more things to do in Seremban, like visiting the Galeri Diraja Tuanku Ja’afar, getting close to ostriches in Jelita Ostrich Farm, shopping at Pasar Besar Seremban, and visiting Pantai Temiang Highway.

Due to its location, Seremban is famous for its seafood. But anyway, when you’re actually in Seremban, you should explore other local dishes too, because Seremban is heaven for foodies. Try some beef noodles, mee hoon sotong, lai fun noodles, satay, siew pau, cendol, and more.

Some places are popular for hunting for delicious food too. Seremban Food Street, for example, is where you can browse for over 20 street food stalls. Pasar Besar Seremban also has plenty of hidden gems for foodies. Explore other restaurants or cafes outside the food market, and you’ll be surprised by how well they serve those delicious local dishes.

Seremban is not famous for being a place for expensive shopping or high-end brand shopping. But, still, it would be nice to get into a mall and window shop. People can visit the popular Palm Mall Seremban, a modern shopping mall that has everything you need, from retail outlets to restaurants, and entertainment. In Palm Mall, you can browse for both local and international brands.

Aside from Palm Mall is AEON Seremban 2. It’s also a modern place, suitable for families. These are also the recommended shopping malls in Seremban: Seremban Prima Mall, Terminal 1 Shopping Centre, and Centerpoint Seremban.

Seremban is not that far from Kuala Lumpur. You only need an hour to get to Seremban from KL. There are various options to get to Seremban aside from riding a car by yourself, although riding with a car is the fastest way. You can also ride a bus for RM7 to RM11 or you can ride an online taxi.

Another way to travel to Seremban from KL is by train operated by KTM Komuter, which will only cost you around RM8 to RM10. You will spend 1 hour and 45 minutes approximately to get to Seremban.