Malacca
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Introduction
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
Events and Festivals
Weather
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.
By Boat
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