Port Dickson: From Producing Charcoal to Being a Tourist Destination
A coastal city in Malaysia, Port Dickson is just an hour away from Kuala Lumpur. Back in history, it was a charcoal-producing town and was called “Arang” (same translation). This city has a significant contribution in the oil and gas industry. There are also more than 8 shopping centers in Port Dickson, Malaysia that contributes to its increasing economy. It is also a popular beach destination among those who are fond of travelling to Asian countries. Batu Berendam Airport is the nearest airport wanderlusts can book a flight to when planning a trip to Port Dickson, Malaysia.
Best Time to Visit
The ideal time to book accommodations and flights going to Port Dickson, is from February to March. This will be a great time to visit Port Dickson Ostrich Farm and Cape Rachado Lighthouse located at the heart of the city. Deepavali is an annual event held in the month of October which is also called Festival of Lights. It is the biggest religious celebration for Hindus, to which many tourists will be very interested in as it showcases the culture of the city as well as the country.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Fort Lukut is both a historical site and a museum that is situated in Port Dickinson, housing artefacts and other documents that depict the history of tin extraction in the Lukut area. The Port Dickson Army Museum is an attraction, considered to be the best museum in Malaysia. Housed in two army buildings, it has 9 galleries with outdoor exhibits as well. Top hotels like the posh Avillion Port Dickson or the Lexis Port Dickson are nearby when tourists want to rest after a long day at the tour.