Melaka, Where It All Began
Back in the 15th century, Melaka was one of Southeast Asia’s greatest trading ports. Over time it lost favour to Singapore, but this slowdown in trade protected much of the ancient architecture of the state capital, Melaka City, from falling foul of development.
The historic centre was crowned a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008, kick starting a decade of renewal. Modern Melaka swaggers once more, with visitors pouring in to experience the bustling weekend night market, heritage architecture and famously glitzy trishaws.
Set on the boardwalk of the Malacca River, this chic hotel in a Colonial-style building is a 6-minute walk from the clock tower at Stadthuys and an 8-minute walk from the 17th-century Cheng Hoon Teng temple. Relaxed rooms facing an interior courtyard with a fountain have free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Upgraded rooms and suites add balconies, whirlpool tubs and/or
Read more...Set on the bank of the Melaka River and overlooking the straits of Malacca, this refined, Mediterranean-inspired hotel is also an 8-minute walk from the storied Jonker Street Night Market. Featuring balconies with river views and wood floors, the split-level rooms come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and iPod docks, as well as DVD players, minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking
Read more...Offering views of the Straits of Malacca, this polished hotel near casual eateries is 3 km from the 17th-century Stadthuys in the old town, and 11 km from Malacca Airport. Featuring bold, modern decor, the fashionable rooms have Wi-Fi access and flat-screen TVs, plus minibars and safes. Some offer strait views, while suites add separate living/dining rooms. Upgraded suites come
Read more...Kapitan Kongsi Boutique Hotel is nostalgically housed in Porto Historia, a modern built architecture masterpiece inspired from the late “Straits” Eclectic style between 1910’s and 1940’s. Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and has a flat-screen TV. Certain rooms have a sitting area where you can relax. You will find a kettle in the room. All rooms include
Read more...
A Famosa was a Portuguese fortress located in Melaka, Malaysia. It is among the oldest surviving European architectural remains in south east Asia. The Porta de Santiago, a small gate house, is the only part of the fortress which still remains today. In 1511, a Portuguese fleet arrived under the command of Afonso de Albuquerque. His forces attacked and defeated
Read more...The Hang Li Poh’s Well (Malay: Perigi Hang Li Poh), also known as King’s Well, is a historical water well situated in Bukit Cina (English: Chinese Hill ｜ Chinese: 三宝井), Melaka. It is the oldest water well in Malaysia. The well is one of three wells within the area and thus the area’s Chinese name 三宝井, which means the three
Read more...The Cheng Hoon Teng temple (Chinese: 青云亭, which means Temple of Green Cloud) is a Chinese temple practicing the Three Doctrinal Systems of Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism. It is the oldest functioning temple in Malaysia. The Cheng Hoon Teng is situated close to Jalan Tukang Emas, also known as “Harmony Street” because of its proximity to the Kampung Kling Mosque
Read more...The Stadthuys (an old Dutch spelling, meaning city hall) is a historical structure situated in the heart of Melaka. 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. Situated at Laksamana Road, beside the Christ Church, the supposed oldest remaining Dutch historical building in the Orient, is now home
Read more...
