| Miniature clogs are one of the popular souvenir items found here |
| Visit Melaka A city founded some 600 years ago |
| Take in some of these interesting sites Porto “A Famosa” St. Paul’s Hill Istana Replica Independence Memorial Dutch Square/Stadthuys Christ Church Cheng Hoon Teng Temple Jalan Tokong Kampung Hulu Mosque Kampung Kling Mosque Sri Poyyatha Indian Temple Hang Jebat and Hang Kasturi Mausoleums Heeren & Jonker Streets St. Peter’s Church Baba & Nyonya Museum Bukit China Temple Portuguese Settlement St. John’s Hill Kampung Morten Kampung Chitty Tranquerah Mosque |
| Whether you buy a piece of history at the antique shops or just marvel at the old world charm that is uniquely Melaka, a visit to Jonker Street must be on your itinerary when you visit Malaysia's historical city. |
| When in Melaka, plan on some of the excursions below Melaka River Cruise Melaka Riverside Walk Trishaw Rides Bullock Cart Rides at Air Keroh Melaka Zoo ( Day or Night Zoo ) Museums Crocodile Farm Bukit China Light and Sound Show Antique shops in Jonker Street Jalan Kee Ann Night Market Chinatown Little India Pulau Besar (Island) |
| Spend the afternoon browsing the streets of Melaka......for antiques and check out the architecture! |
| Wooden clogs and slippers for the beach |
| Walk the streets of Melaka and you will be fascinated with all the stores, their architecture and their treasures. Check out the shell necklaces, wrap around skirt, t-shirts and the many souvenirs sold at the individual shops along the street. The most popular street, Jonker Street, is a treasure trove of items from clothes and knick knacks all the way to antiques. Have your purchases shipped home and spare yourself the worry of over weight baggage ! |
| Malacca is an excellent stop for antique shopping...especially Jonker Street! |
| Renaissance Hotel Melaka |
| Jonker Walk or Jonker Street is a shoppers heaven |
| Shell necklaces, baskets, slippers, etc..... |
| Try out the local dishes at the corner cafe |
| Visit the Famosa Restaurant for the famous Chicken Rice Ball |
Lotus Shoes or Bound Foot Shoes
During the 10th century, over 90% of women in China bound their
feet. They also spent most of their time making and embroidering
shoes as the beauty of Chinese women at that time was judged by
the size of their feet. The ideal foot size was three inches in length
and shaped like a lotus bud hence the 'Lotus Shoes'.
Foot binding began in the royal palaces of China around the 10th
century. There are many stories as to the origin of binding the feet
of young girls. One story is of an empress born with a club foot.
She persuaded her husband to make it obligatory for young girls to
bind their feet. Another suggest that a prince had a favorite
concubine who danced on her toes and all the women wanted to
walk like her.
Although the practice of binding the feet of young girls is no longer
a trend in China and some parts of Asia, you can still see the Lotus
Shoes on display or for sale as a reminder of the life and times of
Chinese women.
You can visit the store in Melaka where these shoes are still made
and talk to the cobblers that make the shoes. It will be an
interesting experience.
During the 10th century, over 90% of women in China bound their
feet. They also spent most of their time making and embroidering
shoes as the beauty of Chinese women at that time was judged by
the size of their feet. The ideal foot size was three inches in length
and shaped like a lotus bud hence the 'Lotus Shoes'.
Foot binding began in the royal palaces of China around the 10th
century. There are many stories as to the origin of binding the feet
of young girls. One story is of an empress born with a club foot.
She persuaded her husband to make it obligatory for young girls to
bind their feet. Another suggest that a prince had a favorite
concubine who danced on her toes and all the women wanted to
walk like her.
Although the practice of binding the feet of young girls is no longer
a trend in China and some parts of Asia, you can still see the Lotus
Shoes on display or for sale as a reminder of the life and times of
Chinese women.
You can visit the store in Melaka where these shoes are still made
and talk to the cobblers that make the shoes. It will be an
interesting experience.
| Beaded shoes is part of the history of Melaka. A craft passed down from centuries these hand made shoes takes hours to complete. The tiny colorful beads are hand-sewn onto the shoes. |
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| Mata Kuching fruit Literally translated, Mata Kuching means 'cat eyes'...and by the looks of it, you can guess why it is called the 'mata kuching' fruit. The white flesh that surrounds the black seed is soft, sweet and juicy. Encased in a tan colored skin that is easily peeled, the mata kuching fruit is a great snacking fruit any time of the day. |
| Catch the 'Tales' of the Travelling Gecko |
| Spending the afternoon browsing the streets of Melaka for antiques and architecture! |
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Shopping in Jonker Walk in Melaka and the vibrant night life after dark