Travel Guide To Malacca/Melaka

TRAVEL GUIDE TO MALACCA/ MELAKA-MALAYSIA

Malacca is the capital of the state of Malacca, on the west coast of peninsular Malaysia. Visiting Malacca, you can experience with a rich historical and cultural background from previous Portuguese, British and Dutch rule.

Moreover, this charming city is a UNESCO world heritage site, with a rich trading history and multicultural heritage.

Malacca is a place where many culture meet and fused. One of the most acclaimed influences is Portuguese architectural that one can see around Malacca. in 1511, the Portuguese came  here and built a fort overlooking the river, and named it  A Famosa. It was built to maintain the Portuguese stronghold in the Far East, to mention it as one of the oldest European Architecture present in South East Asia.

There certainly are many places of interest to visit in Malacca. A day trip to this wonderful place is not adequate. Now, remember to have these following sites in your mind when you get a chance to take a trip to Malacca.

• Portuguese Square

Portuguese Square is also a place to enjoy the Portuguese culture within Malacca. It is not far from Malacca town, just 20 minutes.

 

The square blends many cultures in the last 400 years. Renowned for its constant hosting unique and interesting stalls, entertainment spots and restaurants, the square has been popular more and more. It is one of the landmarks that should not be missed out. The square is primarily visited on weekends when it turns on its festive mood and the Portuguese communities will show up with their traditional costumes for performances.

 

• Cheng Ho’s Cultural Museum

Cheng Ho’s Cutural Museum is known as a restructured ancient building with Ming architecture, with the length of history of two to three hundred years. The famous Cheng Ho is the Ming Dynasty Admiral who has visited Malacca many times while taking routes to the Western Ocean from 1405-1433.

 

It’s assured  to be the original site of the warehouse complex build by Cheng Ho. It’s located near to a few renowned streets, namely the Jalan Laksamana , Jalan Quayside and Jonker Street. Cheng Ho’s Cultural Museum is located in the old part of Malacca town

• Muzium Budaya/Sultanate Palace

Melaka Sultanate Palace is below St. Haul’s Hill that you will see easily. It was built in 1985 using traditional construction techniques and materials .

 

The Malacca Sultanate Palace is actually a wooden replica of the structure of Sultan Mansur Shah’s 15th-century palace. It is one of its kinds in Malaysia as it offers a rare glimpse of the ancient Malay kingdom which once flourished in Malacca. Along the way up the hill, you will also pass by some museums. They are the Architecture Museum Malacca and the Stamp Museum Malacca in their unique architecture.

Since the palace is at the foot of St Paul’s Hill, do not miss the chance to visit the St Paul’s Church, which is at the top of the St Paul’s Hill.

• Saint Paul’s Church 

 

 

It wasfirst built in 1521, by the Portuguese and then became a fortress in 1567.  After that,  the Dutch named it St Paul’s, before it was known as Nossa Senhora da Annunciada that means Our Lady of Annunciation. It has been used as a burial ground for the Dutch. You can still see the tombstones, along the walls of ruins of the church.

You will be easily distracted by the various museums along the way up to the church. Upon reaching the top of the St Paul’s Hill, you will be blown away by the breath-taking view of the city of Malacca and its coastline.

5) Taming Sari Tower Malacca

Taming Sari Tower is in the popular district of Malacca. The structure design of this tower follows the shape of the Keris. The tower is 110 meters in height that manages to provide a interesting and panoramic view of Malacca state within 7 minutes revolving 360-degree

6) Queen Victoria’s Fountain

The next destination that is in the top list for the beauty is The Queen Victoria Fountain.

This fountain was built in 1901 by the British and is still standing as elegant as ever until now. With more than a hundred years old, this fountain is still functioning well and is probably the only functioning colonial water fountains in Malaysia.

7) Tanjung Bidara Beach

Tanjung Bidara Beach is located about 20km northwest of Malacca. While it’s facing the Straits of Malacca, it offers a wide piece of sea and since it’s located far from the road, it’s quite and calm.

 

Tanjung Bidara Beach is one of the beaches on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, just about 2 hours away from Kuala Lumpur city.

 

Therefore, it’s a popular short get-away destination for the city folks. It’s still a widely visited beach in Malaysia. Though the water is slightly murky, it’s off set by its white soft sandy beach. The main beach which is renowned as the most comfortable resort where most visitors stayed is at the Tanjung Bidara Beach Resorts

Travel Guide To Malacca/Melaka