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The imposing dark timber palace of Istana Ke Sultanan
on Jalan Kota is a reconstruction of the original
fifteenth-century istana, complete with sharply sloping,
multi-layered roofs. Inside, you'll find re-creations of
scenes from Malay court life, as well as costumes and
local crafts. East of here, the Independence Memorial
Museum charts the events surrounding the lead-up to
independence in 1957.
The Muzium Rakyat on Jalan Kota houses several
displays, but its most interesting is the Museum of
Enduring Beauty on the third floor, which shows the
many ways in which people have sought to alter their
appearance, including head deformation, dental
mutilations, tattooing, scarification and foot-binding.
St Paul's Church - was constructed in 1521 by the
Portuguese, and visited by the Jesuit missionary St
Francis Xavier, whose body was brought here for
burial; and a brass plaque on the south wall of the
chancel marks the spot. A winding path beside the
church brings you to the sturdy Stadthuys , a collection
of buildings that dates from 1660 and was used as a
town hall during the Dutch and British administrations. It
boasts typically Dutch interior staircases and high
windows, and now houses the Museum of Ethnography,
which displays Malay and Chinese ceramics and
weaponry and a blow-by-blow account of Melakan
history.
The Maritime Museum on the quayside to the south of
Stadthuys, is housed in a replica of a Portuguese cargo
ship that sank here in the sixteenth century. Model
ships and paintings chart Melaka's maritime history.
Heading north of Stadthuys up Jalan Laksamana,
skirting the busy junction with Jalan Temenggong and
taking Jalan Bendahara directly ahead, you're in the
centre of Melaka's tumbledown Little India, a line of
saree shops, interspersed with a few eating houses.
East along Jalan Temenggong brings you to Bukit
China, the ancestral burial ground of the town's
Chinese community; it dates from around 1409 but is
now used as a park.
The imposing dark timber palace of Istana Ke Sultanan
on Jalan Kota is a reconstruction of the original
fifteenth-century istana, complete with sharply sloping,
multi-layered roofs. Inside, you'll find re-creations of
scenes from Malay court life, as well as costumes and
local crafts. East of here, the Independence Memorial
Museum charts the events surrounding the lead-up to
independence in 1957.
The Muzium Rakyat on Jalan Kota houses several
displays, but its most interesting is the Museum of
Enduring Beauty on the third floor, which shows the
many ways in which people have sought to alter their
appearance, including head deformation, dental
mutilations, tattooing, scarification and foot-binding.
St Paul's Church - was constructed in 1521 by the
Portuguese, and visited by the Jesuit missionary St
Francis Xavier, whose body was brought here for
burial; and a brass plaque on the south wall of the
chancel marks the spot. A winding path beside the
church brings you to the sturdy Stadthuys , a collection
of buildings that dates from 1660 and was used as a
town hall during the Dutch and British administrations. It
boasts typically Dutch interior staircases and high
windows, and now houses the Museum of Ethnography,
which displays Malay and Chinese ceramics and
weaponry and a blow-by-blow account of Melakan
history.
The Maritime Museum on the quayside to the south of
Stadthuys, is housed in a replica of a Portuguese cargo
ship that sank here in the sixteenth century. Model
ships and paintings chart Melaka's maritime history.
Heading north of Stadthuys up Jalan Laksamana,
skirting the busy junction with Jalan Temenggong and
taking Jalan Bendahara directly ahead, you're in the
centre of Melaka's tumbledown Little India, a line of
saree shops, interspersed with a few eating houses.
East along Jalan Temenggong brings you to Bukit
China, the ancestral burial ground of the town's
Chinese community; it dates from around 1409 but is
now used as a park.
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| The Riviera Bay Resort is a luxurious hotel located 140 kilometers from KLIA Airport. It is also within walking distance to major historical sites, shopping and business district. |
| The A' Famosa fortress was originally constructed by Alfonso d'Albuquerque in 1511. |
| Walking down some of Melaka's streets is like walking back in time |
| Go on a Trishaw ride around the city. |
| Istana |
| Visit Melaka - A city founded some 600 years ago |
| While in Melaka, 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 |
| Malacca is an excellent stop for antique shopping... especially Jonker Street! Go Shopping..... |
| The Kampung Hulu mosque is the oldest in Melaka. It was built in the 1700s. |
Founded some 600 years ago, Melaka is where the
history of Malaysia began. This city is rich with
historical and cultural attractions. It is located 120 km
south-west of Malaysia's capital, Kuala Lumpur.
A visit to Melaka is a must for foreign tourists. Places of
interest include the mausoleum of the legendary Malay
warrior, Hang Tuah, Hang Tuah's Well, the mausoleum
of Tun Teja (a princess at the centre of the Hang Tuah
legend), the replica of the Melaka Sultan's Palace, A
Famosa (the remains of the Portuguese fort), The
Stadthuys (the Dutch administrative complex), St.
Francis Xavier's Church and a variety of Museums.
history of Malaysia began. This city is rich with
historical and cultural attractions. It is located 120 km
south-west of Malaysia's capital, Kuala Lumpur.
A visit to Melaka is a must for foreign tourists. Places of
interest include the mausoleum of the legendary Malay
warrior, Hang Tuah, Hang Tuah's Well, the mausoleum
of Tun Teja (a princess at the centre of the Hang Tuah
legend), the replica of the Melaka Sultan's Palace, A
Famosa (the remains of the Portuguese fort), The
Stadthuys (the Dutch administrative complex), St.
Francis Xavier's Church and a variety of Museums.
The Chinese who came to Melaka and adopted Malay
customs and language were known as Baba and
Nyonya and traces of their heritage (known as
Peranakan) can be seen in Chinatown as well as at the
Baba and Nyonya Heritage museum. Visit the well of
Hang Li Poh ( a princess from China who married the
fifth ruler of Melaka) and then walk-up Bukit China
(Chinese Hill), a Chinese burial ground with some
12,500 tombstones dating back to the Ming Dynasty.
Up on this hill is a panoramic view of this historic city.
Another main attraction of Melaka is the variety of food
including Nyonya, Thai, Chinese, Indian, Chitty and
Portuguese cuisine, in addition to the always delightful
Malay cuisine. Enjoy a tropical island getaway at Pulau
Besar and Pulau Upeh by taking the frequent boat
services to the islands.
customs and language were known as Baba and
Nyonya and traces of their heritage (known as
Peranakan) can be seen in Chinatown as well as at the
Baba and Nyonya Heritage museum. Visit the well of
Hang Li Poh ( a princess from China who married the
fifth ruler of Melaka) and then walk-up Bukit China
(Chinese Hill), a Chinese burial ground with some
12,500 tombstones dating back to the Ming Dynasty.
Up on this hill is a panoramic view of this historic city.
Another main attraction of Melaka is the variety of food
including Nyonya, Thai, Chinese, Indian, Chitty and
Portuguese cuisine, in addition to the always delightful
Malay cuisine. Enjoy a tropical island getaway at Pulau
Besar and Pulau Upeh by taking the frequent boat
services to the islands.
| Take a trip to Pulau Besar (island) and enjoy the cool breezes off the ocean |
| Another main attraction of Melaka is the variety of food including Nyonya, Thai, Chinese, Indian, Chitty and Portuguese cuisine, in addition to the always delightful Malay cuisine |
| Visit Melaka |
| While in Melaka, plan on some of the excursions below Melaka River Cruise Melaka Riverside Walk especially at night Trishaw Rides around Malacca City Bullock Cart Rides at Air Keroh Melaka Zoo ( Day or Night Zoo ) Visit Museums Crocodile Farm Walk up Bukit China Light and Sound Show Antique shops at Jonker Street Jalan Kee Ann Night Market Streets of Melaka Chinatown with their different shop fronts and architecture Little India around Jalan Temenggong. Pulau Besar (Island) |
| Fourteen kilometres north of central Melaka, in the recreational park area of Ayer Keroh, Taman Mini Malaysia and mini ASEAN holds full-sized reconstructions of typical houses from all thirteen Malay states, Brunei, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. Cultural shows are regularly staged here too. |
Cheng Hoon Teng Temple ( The Temple of the Bright
Clouds ) is Malaysia's oldest Chinese temple. It was
founded in 1645 by Lee Wei King, a fugitive from China
at the fall of the Ming Dynasty.
Clouds ) is Malaysia's oldest Chinese temple. It was
founded in 1645 by Lee Wei King, a fugitive from China
at the fall of the Ming Dynasty.
The Baba and Nyonya
Heritage Museum in
Melaka showcases the
Peranakan culture.
Heritage Museum in
Melaka showcases the
Peranakan culture.
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