The city of Malacca (or Melaka) is one of my favorite places to visit in Malaysia, because there is so much to see and do. Plus, just a few hours by bus from Kual Lumpur, or a little longer from Singapore, making it a perfect destination for a weekend or a fast trip.
But don't accept my word for it; Check out these seven reasons why you should visit Malacc on your trip to Malaysia.
This is UNESCO World Heritage
Since 2008, Malacca has been listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, along with The city of Georgeas one of the historic cities of the Malaka strait.
The city has a fascinating history, developing from the Malay sultans through the following periods of Portuguese, Netherlands and English colonial rule, to a part of the independent Malaysia.
Do not miss to visit the remains of the Fortress A Famos and the Church of St. In particular, the church was used by missionary Francis Xavier as a base and was its original funeral place.
In addition to these sites, there is a Dutch square, along with the church of Stadthuys and Christ, dating from the next period of the Dutch rule.
In order to redeem myself more into the newer history of the city, I recommend visiting the Baba Nyonya Museum, plus just wandering Jonker Street (officially Jalan Hang Fuck) and neighboring streets full of old -style houses.
Street food
While the UNESCO World Heritage List has safely put Malacc on the radar of international visitors, most Malaysians who visit Malacc come for one key reason: food!
Street food in Malaca is something of the best I have in Malaysia, and that says something in the country with such an incredible variety of street food.
My number one recommendation is to try chicken and rice balls from one of the small stores on Jonker Street. My choice was Hoe Kee, but check which place it currently has the longest lines. So cheap and delicious!
Other dishes that need to try to include nyony lacquer, cendol, Malaccan Wontton noodles and fish ball soup.
On Fridays and Saturdays, Jonker Street is held by a street market with a lot of food options. Otherwise, take a taxi to Portuguese squares outside the capital to try local seafood, often with hot Portuguese sauces, on the outside tables.
Street art walls
While wandering the streets of Malaka, especially near the river and through the warrior of the alley in the Chinese neighborhood, you will quickly spy on the walls decorated with street art.
One of the best ways to check Street art in the malaca It is located on one of the regular cruises along the river (the dock is near Stadthuys).
The most popular time for cruising is late afternoon or early in the evening, though it will not be so easy to take pictures on the road and the boats can be pushed.
Otherwise, start a slower walk in the river banks (ideally early in the morning before the day warms). Many works relate to the history and different cultures that exist in the city.
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A beautiful mosque and countless temples
Before coming to Malacc, I came across photos of a beautiful mosque lowered above the sea. It was a bit more intricate to locate and visit the mosque, known as the mosque Masjid Selet Melak or Malacca Straits, because it is located outside the main center of the Malaka.
About 4 km away from the bridge over Rijeka, located on the recently developed island, which remained largely empty, and it is best to reach the taxi (about 10 minutes) or on a bicycle.
Get there late afternoon, shortly before sunset. After visiting the interior (the dresses are scheduled for concealment), then wait by the shore for a beautiful shot of sunset.
If you are interested in visiting multiple religious places, there are many Chinese temples along Jonker Street and in the vicinity of the Temple of the Sri Poyatha Morti on the Jalan Tukang Besi (the oldest Hindu temple in Malaysia) and the church of Christ next to the Dutch Square.
A mixture of culture and religion is one of the most fascinating aspects of Malaysia.
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Museums and more museums
If you walk the Jalan Kot from the Dutch Square, below the hill with St. Paul, you will notice a museum after a museum located on the street, next to other museums elsewhere in the city, such as the Baba Baba Nyony Museum. It would be impossible to visit them all on one visit!
My only explanation for so many museums is that it must be a popular destination for school trips.
Although I do not advise to visit them, visit at least one or two to find out more about the history of the city, Malaysia and Muslim culture in general. Air -conditioned interiors are also usually a welcome return from the tropical heat.
My best choice is Stadthuys, with its exhibitions on regional history. I particularly considered the screens on marital customs fascinating.
Other options include the Maritime Museum (inside the ship), the Museum of Literature, the Malaysian Architecture Museum, the Islamic Museum of Melake, the National Museum and the Sultanate Palace Museum.
His culture of a cafe
While the Falcon Stands serving Malaca Street food are generally not the best places for a light meal (the ranks mean that it is generally decent to go as soon as you finish the meal), the city has a wonderful Culture of a cafe in Malacci Until they have meals and hot afternoon, far from the sun.
There is a great coffee on offer, and many serve the western style food if you want a break from the traditional Malaysian cuisine.
My number one recommendation is Baboon House, located on Heeren Street, only one street away from Jonker Street. I was so disappointed that I just ate lunch and couldn't try one of their delicious burgers.
Another great choice is a characteristic yellow building of the Geographher Café on Jonker Street, also a perfect withdrawal for a cocktail or a cold drink. Alternatively, walk through Jonker Street on Rijeka Street in the evening to enjoy the beer on the river of your choice of bar.
It's easy to come
As I mentioned before, Malacca is such a simple city for the specialty and adding your Malaysian road. It's just 2 hours from Kual Lumpur (of course, depending on traffic) on one of many cheap but comfortable, regular buses.
It is possible Visit to a one -day tripBut I would recommend you to spend at least the night to try out as much of the food possibility as possible (and upon arriving an empty stomach!)
In addition, Malacc can also be reached by a direct bus from Singapore. The trip takes about 4 hours (including waiting for the limit control).
If you are traveling from Singapore to Kual Lumpur, consider stopping on Malacka on the way and experiencing this phenomenal destination.
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Which one would be your favorite thing to do in Malacci??
Let me know in the comments!
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