Simpang Durian is also a popular stopover destination for super bikers from Singapore and southern states of West Malaysia to rest and refuel before proceeding to Genting Highlands.

Due to its proximity to the Equator, the climate of Simpang Durian is hot and humid all year round and is one of Malaysia's driest places.

Simpang Durian is rapidly developing due to its strategic location between the road to Johor Bahru and Gua Musang.

Historically, the major source of income in Simpang Durian was the timber industry which greatly contributed to the town's growth in the past decades.

Most of the Malay people in Simpang Durian follow Adat Perpatih, (also known as Lareh Bodi Caniago), customary laws that originated from the Minangkabau Highlands Sumatra, Indonesia.

Masak lemak cili api, a traditional hot and spicy Negeri Sembilan dish, is the famous food in the area.

Another Negeri Sembilan speciality is "lomang", glutinous rice cooked in coconut milk in a bamboo stem over an open fire and is normally served with rendang.

The rainforest around Simpang Durian is home to various flora and fauna, such as tongkat ali (ginseng), and kacip Fatimah, and many endangered species of wildlife.