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.
On the banks of the Malacca River, this polished hotel in a modern high-rise building is 2 km from Jonker
Read more...This high-end hotel overlooking the Malacca River is a 13-minute walk from the Stadthuys museum and 2 km from the
Read more...Kapitan Kongsi Boutique Hotel is nostalgically housed in Porto Historia, a modern built architecture masterpiece inspired from the late “Straits”
Read more...Set on the boardwalk of the Malacca River, this chic hotel in a Colonial-style building is a 6-minute walk from
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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
Read more...The Hang Li Poh’s Well (Malay: Perigi Hang Li Poh), also known as King’s Well, is a historical water well
Read more...A Famosa was a Portuguese fortress located in Melaka, Malaysia. It is among the oldest surviving European architectural remains in
Read more...The Cheng Hoon Teng temple (Chinese: 青云亭, which means Temple of Green Cloud) is a Chinese temple practicing the Three
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