Gemas: The Railway Capital in Malaysia
Gemas is a town located in the district of Tampin, Malaysia, and well-known for its railway junction between the east and west coast of Malaysia rail lines. Despite its small area and population, Gemas, Malaysia still kept its busyness because of its rail and road businesses. To get into the town, the nearest airport would be in Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL), which is about an hour away from the town center.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Gemas is from January until March, where tourists can be assured of nice and friendly weather, with fewer chances of rain. However, tourism seemed to drop every February, but tourists can get lower Gemas hotel and plane rates this month.
What to Do & Area Attractions
One of the historical and memorable sites in Gemas is the Gemas War Memorial. This place is used to commemorate the Battle of Gemas between the Japanese invasion of Malaya in World War II. The Gemas Mosque is another attraction, which people can worship, styled in impressive architecture. The mosque is also almost a 45 minutes’ walk from Gemas Golf Resort, a 3-star hotel that features 43 non-smoking guestrooms. The hotel also has a golf course, an indoor restaurant that serves a continental breakfast, a free shuttle service going to the airport, and an outdoor swimming pool. Another hotel is the Bahau Woodz Villa, a 3-star hotel that has complete amenities. The hotel offers free self-parking, kitchenette, and a dining area. Other lodging options include the VIP Hotel Segamat and the nearby Koptown Hotel Segamat.
