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Places of Interest |
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Malacca Town. The town offers
visitors many historical sites, which visitors are able to enjoy by taking a
trishaw around the place.
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Proclamation of Independence Memorial.
Built in 1912, the former clubhouse of Malacca Club now houses invaluable
exhibits of the country’s struggle leading to Independence. Exhibits are in the
form of relics, manuscripts, videotapes, films and slides. |
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Malacca’s Sultanate Palace. Based
on the description and reference to Malay annals, the wooden structure houses
the Cultural Museum of Malacca. Situated at the foot of St. Paul’s Hill, it is
the only Malay palace from Malacca’s glorious past built with such detail and
refinement. |
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Jonker Street. This famous street
is a stretch where visitors are able to get gifts, antiques and some artifacts.
Most items sold are replicas of items from the Portuguese and British era as
well as the local Peranakan.
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Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum. The
Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum, at Nos.48 and 50, JalanTun Tan Cheng Lock, is the
ancestral home of three generations of a Straits-born Chinese Baba family. The
building is now converted into a stunning museum that preserves the unique
legacy of the Babas. The Babas combine Chinese and Malay cultures, a result of
marriages between early Chinese settlers and local Malay women. Over the years,
a distinct culture called the Baba Nyonya or Peranakan culture emerged. Guided
tours are between 10.00am to 12.30pm and from 2.00pm to 4.00pm.
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Melaka River Cruise . The river
was the main artery of trade for Melaka in its heyday when it was bustling with
traders from all around the world. Some buildings from that era still stand
majestically by the river, which is also lined by old villages, or kampungs,
and modern day buildings. The 45-minute cruise is accompanied by an
entertaining and informative commentary. And, for just RM8, it's a good
bargain. See parts of historical Melaka, get a history lesson for next to
nothing, and never break a sweat!
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Cheng Ho's Museum . This museum
was set up in honour of a Chinese Ming Dynasty admiral called Cheng Ho or Zheng
He. This famed explorer made seven voyages of exploration, leaving his mark in
the Middle East, Africa and South East Asia between 1405 and 1433. Five of
these voyages brought him through Melaka, a port he is said to have founded. |
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Sound and Light Show. This
multimedia show, presented at Padang Pahlwan, Bandar Hilir, brings Malacca's
six hundred years of history to life in a vivid sound and light production. The
hour-long show is presented at 8.30pm (Bahasa Melayu) and 10.30pm (English).
Admission is RM5 for adults and RM3 for children. |
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Mini Malaysia. The traditional
houses at Mini Malaysia exemplify the architectural styles of homes in each of
the states of Malaysia. Each of them was constructed by a master builder and is
furnished with elements characteristic of the culture of each state.
Attractions include weekly cultural shows and traditional games. |
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Mini ASEAN. A unique theme park
conceived as a commemoration of the prominent cultural elements of the
countries that make up ASEAN (Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia,
Philippines and Brunei).
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Water World |
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Tanjung Bidara. Located about
35kilometres north of Malacca town, the stretch of beach in front of the resort
along Tanjung Bidara is a popular hangout among the locals. Many make stop for
the food and to enjoy the scenic view of the coastline. Some of the resorts on
this beach offer great getaway packages and facilities such as spa retreat for
visitors and the locals.
Beaches and Islands around Malacca.
Tanjung Kling is located 15 kilometres north of Malacca town while Tanjung
Bidara is located about 35 kilometres north of Malacca town. Four kilometers
away from Malacca is Pulau Besar. To get to the island, take a bus or a taxi to
Umbai Jetty. Boats leave hourly to the island. Accommodation is available on
the island. |
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Nature’s Trail |
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Air Keroh Recreational Forest.
Fifteen kilometers east of Malacca is Air Keroh, a vast tract of diverse
tropical forest with excellent camping facilities, nature trails and picnic
spots. Visitors can lodge in cabins or enjoy a night in a treetop house.
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Historical & Heritage |
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A’ Famosa Fortress. Also known
as Porta De Santiago, the small parts are the remains of the great military
fort built by Alfonso d’ Albuquerque in 1511 when the Portuguese took over
Malacca, which was almost destroyed by the Dutch when they took the place from
the Portuguese after 150 years later. The Dutch named it VOC, which was
embossed on the top of the gateway. The British almost destroyed it in 1808
when Sir Stamford Raffles intervened. |
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Saint Francis
Xavier’s Church. Built in 1849 by Reverend Farve, the Gothic-towered
church is dedicated to saint Francis Xavier, who is well remembered for his
missionary works in Southeast Asia in the 16th century. |
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The Stadhuys. The history
museum at the Dutch Square was constructed in 1641 and is one of the oldest
Dutch buildings in the East. The museum houses information and relics from the
Malaccan Sultanate, the Portuguese, Dutch and British rule as well as the
history of the past rulers of the state. |
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Maritime Museum. The must-see
museum exhibits a number of artifacts from the 14th century to the British
period. The museum is closed every Tuesday. |
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Saint John’s Fort. Rebuilt by
the Dutch in the third quarter of the 18th century, the fort was once a private
Portuguese chapel dedicated to John the Baptist.
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St Paul’s Church. Built by a
Portuguese captain by the name of Duarte Coelho, the chapel was turned by the
Dutch into a burial ground for their noble dead and renamed as St. Paul’s
Church from the Portuguese Our Lady of the Hill. |
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St Peter’s Church. The church
is the only church in Malaysia with a life-size alabaster statue of The Dead
Lord Before The Resurrection. Built by the Portuguese in 1710, its
architectural style blends Oriental and Occidental influences. |
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Christ Church. Built in 1753,
the Christ Church located in the Dutch Square in Bandar Hilir was almost
handmade. The nave was carved from a tree trunk and pews were handmade some 200
years ago. The highlight of this architecture is the ceiling beams were
constructed without joints. Other relics include the Brass Bible, the Last
Supper engraved onto the tiles and the Armenian script on the church floor.
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Hang Tuah’s Well. Located in
the birthplace of Hang Tuah, the great admiral served the Sultan during the
Malaccan Sultanate in the 15th century, is the Hang Tuah’s well. It is believed
that his spirit still dwells in the well in the form of a white crocodile. |
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Hang Li Po’s Well. Located at
the foot of Bukit Cina (Chinese Hill), the Hang Li Po’s well is specially made
for the Ming Dynasty princess who was sent in marriage to Sultan Mansur Shah in
the 15th century to seal the bilateral relationship between Malacca and China.
The Javanese later poisoned it during a war and the Dutch sealed it in 1677.
Today the well has become a wishing well and it is believed that those who have
thrown coins into it would return to Malacca. |
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Bukit Cina. Bukit Cina, or
Chinese Hill, was the official settlement of the Chinese entourage that arrived
with Princess Hang Li Poh. She was sent to Malacca by the Emperor to marry the
Sultan to mark the advent of diplomatic relationships between Malacca and
China. The entourage stayed on in this settlement until the Portuguese
Occupation in 1511. The site is today an expansive Chinese cemetery with many
of the tombs dating back to the Ming Dynasty. |
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Kampung Kling Mosque.
Reconstructed, the mosque is one of the attractions visitors would not miss.
Built in 1748, Kampung Kling Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in the
country. Its three-tier roof and a minaret that looks like a Pagoda are
evidence of the East and West architectural influences. The locals also know
the mosque as Kampung Bali Mosque and Kampung Kapur Mosque. |
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Kampung Hulu's Mosque . The
mosque, built in 1728 during the Dutch Occupancy, is the oldest mosque in the
country. Its unique architectural style is a unique blend of Sumatran, Hindu
and Western architecture. All of the building's original wooden structures
except the four main pillars and the roof structure were replaced with
concrete. Within the mosque compound, you can find the grave of Sayyid Abdullah
Al-Haddad, a famous religious teacher, whom many regarded as a "Wali" (Saint). |
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Cheng Hoon Teng Temple. Cheng
Hoon Teng is the oldest Chinese temple in the country. It was built in 1646
with materials shipped out of China. The fine workmanship is evident in the
ornately decorated mythological figures, carvings and lacquer work inside the
temple. |
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Sam Po Kong Temple. Dedicated
to Admiral Cheng Ho, the temple was named after a fish that miraculously saved
the admiral’s ship from sinking after it had been hit by a storm en route to
Malacca from China. The fish mysteriously placed itself against a damaged hull,
preventing it from taking in water. |
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Cape Rachado Lighthouse. Also
known as Tanjung Tuan, Cape Rachado is reputed to be a paradise for bird
watchers. Migratory birds like the sparrows, hawks, honey buzzards, eagles and
swifts gather here. During the end of monsoons, thousands of birds are seen on
its shores. A lighthouse built originally by the Portuguese and reconstructed
by the British to its present architecture in the 19th century lies on top of
this high promontory. |
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Malacca Traditional House. The
well-kept traditional house is located near Merlimau town. Built by a chieftain
in 1894, the wood carvings on the exterior and interior of the house are of the
19th century Malay-Chinese architecture. |
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Flora & Fauna |
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Malacca Zoo. The open-habitat zoo
sprawls over 22 hectares and has been rated as one of the best in Malaysia. It
is home to the rare and endangered Sumatran Rhinoceros as well as many other
animals indigenous to Southeast Asia.
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Butterfly and Reptile Sanctuary.
Located not far from the Mini Malaysia and opposite the zoo is the Butterfly
and Reptile Sanctuary. This sanctuary houses most of the dozens of species of
snakes to be found in Malaysia and is one of the world's most comprehensive
butterfly and insect farms. It is home to well over two hundred local species,
including the rare Raja Brooke and Birdwing butterflies. The farm also
possesses an extensive collection of insect specimens.
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Crocodile Farm. One of the
largest crocodile farms in the country. There are more than a hundred species
found here, including Albino and humpbacked crocodiles. The farm is landscaped
to recreate the reptiles' natural environment. Exciting, suspenseful
performances by the keepers and the crocodiles are held every Saturday. |
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