Things to Do in Seremban, Malaysia

Seremban Things to Do

Seremban is a Malaysian town known for its traditional architecture and its many places of worship. The top things to do in Seremban include visiting traditional Hindu temples, strolling through the Seremban Lake Garden and admiring the Minangkabau architecture.

Discover Places of Worship

There are many places of worship with interesting history and architecture in Seremban, including the century old Sri Bala Thandayuthapani Temple with its statues of Gods and Goddesses, the Church of the Visitation, a Catholic church from the late 19th century and the Westley Methodist Church from 1915. The State Mosque is also worth visiting and you will love the view over the Lake Gardens and downtown area.

Learn More about Minangkabau Culture

You can’t visit Seremban without learning about Minangkabau architecture and culture at the State’s Minangkabau Style Museum and at the Rumah Minangkabau, a traditional Malaysian house that was built without any nails so it can be easily disassembled and moved to a different area. The Seremban Lake Gardens is one of the most popular attractions of the area and one of the most picturesque gardens in Malaysia. Head to the Padang to see cricket or soccer games and other events such as parades.

Have Fun Shopping in Seremban

The Seremban Parade is a modern shopping mall. This is the ideal place to stock up on drinking water and a great place to shop for souvenirs or to try the food court. If you want a more authentic shopping experience, visit the city open air market located near the main bus terminal. This is the perfect place to shop for crafts and souvenirs and to try traditional Malaysian street food.

Explore the Area around Seremban

There are many other things to discover if you are willing to drive outside of Seremban. There is an ostrich farm thirty minutes away from Seremban and the Jeram Toi waterfalls just outside of the city where you can swim or hike. If you are adventurous, you can hike on a rough path to reach the Virgin’s Temple located just outside of the city where young women go to receive advice on finding a husband or on getting pregnant.

Editor’s note: The information contained on this page was compiled using real traveler reviews about things to do in Seremban.