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| " I had great experience while visiting Malacca in a short time, I just exploring tourist attractions and ate the foods that must be tried. If I have a chance to be back I want to explore more " |
2 DAYS, 1 NIGHT IN MALACCA
This was the second time I visiteds Malacca. I used to join Malaysia land tour few years ago (Johor - Malacca - Kualalumpur - Genting - Ipoh - Penang ). This time I plan to explore Malacca by myself.
This was the second time I visiteds Malacca. I used to join Malaysia land tour few years ago (Johor - Malacca - Kualalumpur - Genting - Ipoh - Penang ). This time I plan to explore Malacca by myself.
Arrived KLIA2 International Airport and went to Malacca by bus. The travel duration for bus from KLIA or KLIA2 to Malacca is about 2.5 to 3 hours depending on traffic condition. Got off at Melaka Sentral Bus Terminal and took bus no 17 and got off at Clock Tower.
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| Tang Beng Swee Clock Tower |
Day 1: Peranakan Trails
I was staying at The Baba House, an good budget hotel located near the tourist attractions and famous Jonker Street just within walking distance. The Baba House is tastefully furnished with antique furniture, Chinese and Dutch interior.
THE BABA HOUSE
Address: 121-127 Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lok, Malacca 75200
Phone: +606 281 1216
I had lunch at Restoran Peranakan, when I joined a Malaysia land tour I had eaten there and I wanted to bring the memory's back. The food was delicious and recommended.
THE BABA HOUSE
Address: 121-127 Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lok, Malacca 75200
Phone: +606 281 1216
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| Front of the Baba House, Malacca 2003 |
I had lunch at Restoran Peranakan, when I joined a Malaysia land tour I had eaten there and I wanted to bring the memory's back. The food was delicious and recommended.
RESTORAN PERANAKAN
Address: 107 Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lok, Malacca 75200
Phone: +606 284 5001
Opening Hours: Monday - Sunday 12:00 - 14:30 & 18:30 - 22:00
Address: 107 Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lok, Malacca 75200
Phone: +606 284 5001
Opening Hours: Monday - Sunday 12:00 - 14:30 & 18:30 - 22:00
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The sign
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| Everything was interesting |
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Left: Crystal House
Right: Blue House of the shoe maker
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| Eng Choon Association |
Address: No. 48 & 50 Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock 75200 Melaka, Malaysia
Phone: + 606 283 1273
Opening hours: 10am - 5:00pm (last tour 4pm, last admission 4:15pm)
Extended Hour on Fri, Sat, Sun
10am - 6:00pm (last tour 5pm, last admission 5:15pm)
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| The entrance |
For snack time, I had wife cakes and chendol and bought some Peranakan Kuih. See AISALICIOUS FOOD IN MALACCA
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| Wife Cake |
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| Colorful Peranakan Kuih |
I had dinner at Capitol Satay Celup. Satay celup is a dish where an assortment of raw and semi-cooked seafood, meat (including raw meat) and vegetables on skewers are dunked into a hot boiling pot of satay gravy.
CAPITOL SATAY CELUP
Address: 41 Lorong Bukit Cina
Phone:+ 606 283 5508
Opening hours: Wednesday - Monday 17:00 -23:00
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| seafood and vegetables ready to swim into hot boiling pot |
JONKER STREET NIGHT MARKET
Address: Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Malacca
Opening Hours: 18:00 - midnight Fridays and Saturdays.
I walked along the Jonker Street Night Market would be on the list of almost all tourists itinerary in Malacca. The roads of Jalan Hang Jebat will be closed to vehicles every Friday and Saturday night. Both sides of the street will be lined up with many colourful stalls selling food, accessories, clothes, crafts and cheap keepsakes. There are too many things to see and eat.
Jonker, Heeren and adjacent streets - This is the residential heart of Old Malacca just west of the Malacca River, with its narrow winding streets, beautifully decorated houses, tiny shops, temples and mosques. However, the area still has a lot of atmosphere and is worth having a look around.
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| Jonker Walk, 2010 |
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| Peranakan- style Kebaya / Kebaya Encim |
Day 2: Dutch Colonial trails
On the second day I start with Chicken Rice Balls for breakfast.
Address: 18, Jalan Hang Jebat 75200 Melaka, Malaysia
Phone: +606 286 0121
Phone: +606 286 0121
Opening Hours: 7:30 - 15:00
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| Chicken Rice Balls |
DUTCH SQUARE/ RED SQUARE
Beautiful square around Christ Church and the Stadthuys. On this square you will find the Tang Beng Swee Clock Tower, it looks Dutch, but it is not. It was built in 1886.
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Opening Hours: 8:30 - 17:00 Monday to Saturday
Free admission; photography is forbidden.
This church was built between 1741 and 1753. It replaced a Portuguese church, which was shattered. Bricks were shipped from Zeeland in the Netherlands. On the floor of the church you will find Dutch tombstones. It is the oldest protestant church in Malaysia. On the altar you will see sacramental silverware, still bearing the Dutch coat of arms.
Outside the church is a beautiful collection of potted plants and a colourful group of trishaws lined up for tourists.
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| Christ Church Melaka |
THE STADTHUYS
The Stadthuys (an old Dutch spelling, meaning city hall) is a historical structure situated in the heart of Malacca City, the administrative capital of the state of Malacca, Malaysia in a place known as the Red Square.[2] The Stadhuys is known for its red exterior and nearby red clocktower. It was built by the Dutch in 1650 as the office of the Dutch Governor and Deputy Governor.
PORTA DE SANTIAGO / A FAMOSA FORT
This remains of the old Portuguese fort A Famosa on Jalan Kota, around St Paul's Hill. Saint Paul's Church and Stadthuys - completed in 1660. It is a reproduction of the former Stadhuis (town hall) of the Frisian town of Hoorn in the Netherlands which existed from 1420 until 1796. This is one of the oldest Dutch buildings in the east.
SAINT PAUL CHURCH
I took a path up the hill and it will lead to this church. It was originally built in 1521, by the Portuguese. It became a fortress in 1567, until 1596. After the Dutch siege it became St Paul's, before it was known as Nossa Senhora da Annunciada (Our Lady of Annunciation). It has been used as a burial ground for the Dutch. I can still see the tombstones, along the walls of ruins of the church.
PORTA DE SANTIAGO / A FAMOSA FORT
This remains of the old Portuguese fort A Famosa on Jalan Kota, around St Paul's Hill. Saint Paul's Church and Stadthuys - completed in 1660. It is a reproduction of the former Stadhuis (town hall) of the Frisian town of Hoorn in the Netherlands which existed from 1420 until 1796. This is one of the oldest Dutch buildings in the east.
SAINT PAUL CHURCH
I took a path up the hill and it will lead to this church. It was originally built in 1521, by the Portuguese. It became a fortress in 1567, until 1596. After the Dutch siege it became St Paul's, before it was known as Nossa Senhora da Annunciada (Our Lady of Annunciation). It has been used as a burial ground for the Dutch. I can still see the tombstones, along the walls of ruins of the church.
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Left: Saint Francis Xavier Right: Saint Paul Church |
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| View from the top |
BUKIT CHINA
Bukit China is the one of the largest Chinese cemetery outside of mainland China. Graves can be found here that go back to the late Ming dynasty (mid 17th century). The earliest grave found so far dates to 1622, but unfortunately many graves were exhumed during the British occupation of Malaysia. Bukit China is a famous jogging spot for the locals and jogging tracks are available all over the hill. On top of the hill, I had a nice view of the town.
Then I walked back to Jonker street to had lunch at Jonker 88. I had Baba laksa for breakfast. I was sharing table with a tourist from Taiwan, she ordered Nyonya Laksa. At the end, we have shared our food.
Address: 88 Jalan Hang Jebat 75200 Melaka, Malaysia
Phone: +60 19 397 5665
Opening Hours: 9:30 - 17:30
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| Baba Laksa |
I rushed back to hotel and preparing to go to Airport.
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