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.ty; it dates from around 1409 but is now
used as a park.
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.ty; it dates from around 1409 but is now
used as a park.
The A' Famosa fortress was originally constructed by Alfonso
d'Albuquerque in 1511.
d'Albuquerque in 1511.
Walking down some of Melaka's streets is like walking back in
time
time
Go on a Trishaw ride around the city.
Istana Ke Sultanan
| Visit Melaka - A city founded some 600 years ago |
| Interesting Sites in Melaka 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 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 |
The Kampung Hulu mosque is the oldest in
Melaka. It was built in the 1700s.
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 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.
Malaysia began. This city is rich with historical 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.
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
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.
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
| Plan on some of these excursions 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. This park 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.
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.
Nyonya Heritage
Museum in
Melaka
showcases the
Peranakan culture.
Dedicated to St. John the Baptist, the fort has an interesting
feature - cannons face inland as, during that time, attacks on
Melaka came mainly from the hinterland instead of from the sea.
Another attraction for many is the view from the top of the hill
where St. John's Fort stands, particularly for the fantastic tropical
sunsets.
How to get there by Car
St. John's Fort is a little way out of town. If you head away from
town on Jalan Parameswara, it turns into Jalan Hujung Pasir.
Turn left onto Jalan Bukit Senjuang. The Fort will be on your left.
feature - cannons face inland as, during that time, attacks on
Melaka came mainly from the hinterland instead of from the sea.
Another attraction for many is the view from the top of the hill
where St. John's Fort stands, particularly for the fantastic tropical
sunsets.
How to get there by Car
St. John's Fort is a little way out of town. If you head away from
town on Jalan Parameswara, it turns into Jalan Hujung Pasir.
Turn left onto Jalan Bukit Senjuang. The Fort will be on your left.
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Cheng Hoon Teng Temple
approximately 13 kilometres from
downtown Melaka. It is the second
largest zoo in Malaysia. The zoo's total
area is approximately 54 acres.
It has in its possession at least 1,200
animals from more than 200 species.
Melaka Zoo opened its door to the public
in 1963. The major attractions of Melaka
Zoo are the Malayan Gaur, Serow and the
Malayan Tiger.
In line with the current zoo development,
Melaka Zoo adopted an open concept
and maintains the natural green
environment. Melaka Zoos role is as a
centre for wildlife research, conservation
breeding, zoo education center and a
popular tourist destination.
downtown Melaka. It is the second
largest zoo in Malaysia. The zoo's total
area is approximately 54 acres.
It has in its possession at least 1,200
animals from more than 200 species.
Melaka Zoo opened its door to the public
in 1963. The major attractions of Melaka
Zoo are the Malayan Gaur, Serow and the
Malayan Tiger.
In line with the current zoo development,
Melaka Zoo adopted an open concept
and maintains the natural green
environment. Melaka Zoos role is as a
centre for wildlife research, conservation
breeding, zoo education center and a
popular tourist destination.
Zoo Melaka
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