Tampin Things to Do

The Balai Tunku Besar Tampin is the official residence of the ruler for Tampin, the Tunku Besar of Tampin.

Historically, Tampin used to be part of the district of Rembau before it was partitioned in 1836 where the southern area of Rembau around Tampin is being recognised as a new luak (state) with its own ruler.

Unlike other luak in Negeri Sembilan where the ruler is known as Undang Luak, the ruler of Tampin is known as Tunku Besar and the post is passed over from one generation to the other as hereditary rulers of Tampin.

The Taman Rekreasi Tampin (Tampin Recreational Park) is home to several species of fowls and birds as well as longtailed monkeys, porcupines, swans, peacocks and ducks. The landscape of this recreational park is fashioned in such a way that the park is situated in a valley bordered by sloping hills with a small lake in the centre with a suspension bridge spans across it.

There is also a fish pond and a mini aquarium in the park's vicinity. For recreation, there is a basketball court and a children's playground within the park. The Tampin Museum is also located within the park's vicinity as well as eateries selling local foods and drinks to quench your thirst while experiencing the freshness and tranquility of the park.

For a small town like Tampin, it is quite an achievement to have its own recreational park with green and shady trees within the town centre itself.

Taman Tasik Tampin (Tampin Lake Garden) is located at the foot of Tampin Hill, about 10 minutes drive from Tampin town centre.

This lake garden is the starting point for trekking journey to reach the peak of Bukit Tampin. Facilities available here are resting huts, bathing pools, observation tower and jungle tracks that are provided for the comfort of its visitors. The Tampin Hill set a nice backdrop to this lake garden and cool air to its surrounding, especially in the late evening and early in the morning.

Tampin is the first ever district and town in Negeri Sembilan to has a museum of its own. The Muzium Tampin (Tampin Museum) was built in the 1920s and used to be the home of a high-ranking government official but after its conversion as a museum, it has become an invaluable place for the preservation of history.

The museum is a storehouse for ancient relics, artifacts and manuscripts relating to the state’s history, as well as some unique musical instruments. A single-level building, the museum has exhibition areas where traditional Malay cultural regalia is kept and the traditional attire of dignitaries is on display too. Aside from the usual items connected with the history and development of the state, the museum also has some unusual and informative items on display such as agricultural tools from days of old.

Unfortunately, it is not well kept by the relevant authority. Recently, the museum was in the news when one of the item on display here - an old cannon - was stolen. However, the cannon was later recovered and the thieves were prosecuted. Hopefully the incident will be a wake up call to the authority to improve on the maintenance of the museum.

Free entrance.
Opening Hours
Weekdays 10am­ - 4pm
Weekends & Public Holidays 10am­ - 4pm
Mondays Closed

It is incomplete to visit Tampin without visiting the train station that gives life to the town and the district.

The Tampin Train Station was built during the British Rule in Malaya in 1922 and is functional till today as part of the railway line that connects Singapore and Bangkok via Kuala Lumpur. Other than passenger trains, the station also accommodates cargo trains carrying major commodities such as cement, petrol, rubber and logs. The train station was badly damage due to the bombing by the Japanese army in WW2 but was later repaired after the war was over and remains as it is until today.

Eventhough there is a move by certain quarters to rename and rebrand the train station as Pulau Sebang Train Station, it will always be known as Tampin Train Station by the local comunity and travellers alike.

The town of Tampin actually start from accross this state border for Negeri Sembilan and Melaka.

Geographically and politically, the town of Tampin and its main road is divided into two parts by the states' border - the one under the jurisdiction of Negeri Sembilan is where the town of Tampin is located whereas the other half of the road and the town which is under the jurisdiction of Melaka is known as Pulau Sebang.

However, most peoples would normally refer the whole town as Tampin regardless of the states' border. Perhaps due its proximity with the states border, this town is a hive of activity with peoples and vehicles clogging the road.

The main road of Tampin (Jalan Besar Tampin) runs through the heart of the town.

Those travelling along the town's main road will definately notice the sheer contrast between the town and its next door neighbour Pulau Sebang. Most of the buildings in Tampin are quite sombre-looking in contrast to the brightly painted buildings in shades of orange or yellow in Pulau Sebang. Eventhough Tampin is not as colourful as Pulau Sebang, it can still be proud for having its own green belt within the town area - something that is lack in Pulau Sebang.

The Gurdwara Sahib Sikh Temple is probably the most beautiful place of worship in the town of Tampin.

Founded in 1967, the temple has evolved from just a place of worship in its early days into a one stop community centre for the Sikh community in Tampin today. Apart from religious celebrations, social functions and community services are also organized here in the temple.