Malacca

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Introduction

Melaka

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A fascinating blend of Portuguese, Dutch and British influences have made this one of the most popular tourist destinations in Malaysia.

Neighbourhoods

• China Town - Drink some beer and eat some Chinese food at a street stall in this small bus bustling China Town.

Sights and Activities

• Stadthuys (Old Dutch: Townhall)- Completed in 1660, one of the oldest Dutch buildings in the east.
• Christ Church - Dating back to the mid 18th century, this is the oldest protestant church in Malaysia.
• Red Square - A central meeting point in Malacca, next to the Stadthuys.
• A Famosa - This tiny gate is what is left of a once mighty Portuguese fortress. Nonetheless, it one of the oldest surviving European architectural remains in Asia.
• St Paul's Church - Wander up the hill to look at the ruins of this church, originally built in 1521 by the Portuguese.
• Muzium Budaya - The Melaka Cultural Museum.
• Jonker Street
• Harmony Street - the street with temples of four religions besides each other

Activities to try out:

• Trishaw tour: To get a quick glimpse of the old city, it is worthwhile taking the tour on the 'King of the Melakan roads'. A half-hour tour for 20 RM which starts from the town hall takes you to the A Famosa, past Merdeka square, the ship Museum and back.
• Melaka river cruise: A 45 minute cruise costs 4RM and starts from the old ship museum and gives a glimpse of both the touristy parts of the city as well as the poorer regions.
  

  Melakan river cruise

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• Jonker Walk street weekend market: To be a tourist in Melaka, one needs to experience the very touristy weekend night market and finish off with a meal at one of the lovely cafes around that area.

Events and Festivals

Weather

Malacca, like most of Malaysia, experiences a tropical climate with hot and humid weather conditions throughout the year. Average daytime temperature ranges from 30 °C to 35 °C. and nights are faily mostly between 22 and 25 °C.
Although the southwest monsoon from May to September brings a little more rain, there really is not a typical dry versus wet season, just a somewhat wetter period. Heavy showers are possible yearround.

Getting There

By Plane

By Train

By Car

By Bus

There is a major bus station located on the outskirts of town. This large bus station has buses to every town in southern and central Malaysia. If wanting to get further north it is possible to catch an early morning bus to Kuala Lumpur then take an afternoon bus further afield. It is even possible to catch a night bus to Thailand by connecting in Kuala Lumpur. Check the Expressbus website for details about companies, routes and schedules and prices.

By Boat

There are boat connections between Malacca and Dumai, Indonesia.

Getting Around

By Car

By Public Transport

By Foot

By Bike

Eat

Newton food court is a nice place to try out various dishes. It is located close to the old ship museum.

The cafes on the by-lane connecting Jonker Walk street to Jalan Tan Tun Cheng Lock and the cafes on Jalan Tan Tun Cheng Lock such as Baba House cafe, Cafe 1511, Coconut House cafe are nice places to eat at.

Drink

Sleep

Budget

Mid-Range

Upscale

Work

Learn

Keep Connected

Internet

Phone

See also: International Telephone Calls

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