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.
Within a bus station terminal and close to shops and eateries, this polished hotel is a 10-minute walk from A’Famosa water park and 13 minutes’ walk from the Malacca ferry terminal. Warmly decorated rooms have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Family suites sleeping up to 4 people are available. The 2-bedroom suites offer kitchenettes and/or
Read more...Set in a bright modern building overlooking the Strait of Malacca, this relaxed hotel is 3 km from the museum housed in the Stadthuys 17th-century Dutch building and a 9-minute walk from the revolving Taming Sari Tower. The warm rooms and suites feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Suites have separate living/dining rooms and microwaves,
Read more...This high-end hotel overlooking the Malacca River is a 13-minute walk from the Stadthuys museum and 2 km from the revolving Taming Sari Tower. The elegant rooms and suites feature antique-style accents, free Wi-Fi and cable TV. The 2 suites add separate sitting areas and river views, as well as 4-poster beds and free-standing tubs. Breakfast and parking are complimentary.
Read more...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
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The Jonker Walk (Chinese: 雞場街) is the Chinatown street of Melaka located along Jonker Street (Malay: Jalan Hang Jebat). It is a very popular historical street in Melaka. The road starts from across Melaka River near the Stadthuys. The road is filled with historical houses along its left and right sides dating back to 17th century. It also has shops
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...St. Paul’s Church is a historic church building in Melaka that was originally built in 1521, making it the oldest church building in Malaysia and Southeast Asia. It is located at the summit of St. Paul’s Hill and is today part of the Melaka Museum Complex comprising the A Famosa ruins, the Stadthuys and other historical buildings. The original structure
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
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