Port Dickson Beach — Attraction in Negeri Sembilan

Nothing to see at all .... but you can visit there for the 1st time. but still its a great place for the tourist. There is few details of this beautiful place.

This small town used to produce charcoal and therefore was called Arang (Malay: "charcoal") - there used to be a carbon mine at the first mile of the coast road (hence named Jalan Pantai) - but it was later developed as a small port by the British during the Straits Settlement period. Port Dickson was also known as Tanjung (Malay: "cape"). The oldest shophouses were the four situated presently at Jalan Lama.

Historically what is today Port Dickson and nearby Lukut were part of Selangor. On 30 July 1880, a meeting was held in Singapore between Sultan Abdul Samad (then Sultan of Selangor), Raja Bot (the ruler of Lukut district), Dato' Kelana of Sungai Ujong as well as the British, in which Selangor cedes the district of Lukut to Sungai Ujong (which later became Negeri Sembilan).

Tin ore was plentiful in Lukut, an area within the Port Dickson district, during the 1820s, and it attracted Chinese immigrant miners. The British considered the area to have great potential as a harbour. It was intended to supersede the port in Pengkalan Kempas. The in-charge officer's name was Dickson, and thereafter the town was named Port Dickson. Others claim that Sir John Frederick Dickson, colonial secretary,[4] a senior official of the Federated Malay States founded Port Dickson and Pulau Arang in 1889.

Port Dickson evolved into a busy trading center. Railways were constructed to facilitate the growth and development of Port Dickson. Although Port Dickson experienced rapid development, the beautiful beaches are fairly well preserved.

Port Dickson is also home to many army camps of the Malaysian Army such as Sebatang Karah, Segenting, Si Rusa and Sunggala. In September 2009, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak declared Port Dickson as an "Army Town" in recognition of her role in the nation's military services.

The 18 km long beach from Tanjung Gemuk to Tanjung Tuan is a popular holiday destination for local visitors, especially those who come from Kuala Lumpur. Many Singaporeans have invested in holiday homes in and around Port Dickson. Over the years, many hotels and resorts were opened to capitalize on the tourist draw. In the 1990s, Port Dickson boomed with new hotels and resorts being planned and constructed. Due to the Asian financial crisis of 1997 however, many of these projects stalled, leaving many unfinished buildings scattered along the Port Dickson coastline. While some of these half constructed resorts are still abandoned, with the improving economy of the 2000s many of the projects were eventually revived...

🌴 Port Dickson – From Charcoal Village to Sunshine Coast

Just an hour’s drive from Kuala Lumpur lies Port Dickson (or simply PD), a coastal town that has seen history sail across its shores. Today, it’s the go-to weekend escape for city folks, but if you dig a little deeper, you’ll discover that PD is more than just sandy beaches and seafood stalls—it’s a place where history, military pride, and nature all meet.

Once upon a time, PD was just a quiet fishing village called Arang, named after the charcoal-making industry that thrived here. That all changed in the late 1800s, when the British decided it would make a great port for tin exports. Some say the town was named after a British officer, Sir John Frederick Dickson, whose railway projects helped transform the coast into a busy trade hub.

But PD isn’t just about trade—it has always been a place of strategic importance. The colonial powers left behind a legacy of forts, lighthouses, and later, military bases. Even today, the town proudly carries the title “Army Town”, home to the Malaysian Army Museum, where tanks and warplanes stand as reminders of Malaysia’s military strength.

For the traveler, though, PD is all about the sun and sea. From the family-friendly shores of Teluk Kemang to the peaceful charm of Blue Lagoon, every beach offers its own flavor. If you want a touch of history with your view, head to Cape Rachado (Tanjung Tuan)—home to the oldest lighthouse in Malaysia, built by the Portuguese in 1511. Standing there, overlooking the Straits of Malacca, it feels like time hasn’t moved at all.

Nature lovers will also find PD refreshing, with mangrove trails, bird-watching spots, and even quirky attractions like the ostrich farm. Pair that with fresh seafood dinners by the beach, and you’ll understand why generations of Malaysians keep coming back.

So whether you’re here for the beaches, history, or just a quick getaway, Port Dickson has a way of mixing it all together. It may no longer be a bustling port, but PD has found a new identity—as Malaysia’s very own Sunshine Coast, where the past meets the present under...

At the very beginning, to me beach is the something where water, sun, moon and stars play together. And people goes there to enjoy these playing among water, moon, sun and stars. In combination of all the beach looks festive outfit. The beauty of sunrise or sunset are the main attraction in beach. Many one enjoy swimming in the sea body and another group of people play and make fun at the brink of sea. This port Dickson beach is really very stunning and fascinating. When the sun rays fall on water it looks enjoying and u forgettable. At this portion of beach, at the both end there are trees and many stones. Sitting on the stone anyone can enjoy the beauty of the beach. Many people arrange BBQ party at the shore. I saw this beach is very neat and clean. The another important thing is you can rent boat for going inside of sea. As there is no strong tide so it's very good place to pass the leisure time with friends and...