Embark on a captivating Malacca History Tour and explore Malaysia’s oldest trading port. Discover its rich colonial past, visit historical landmarks, and indulge in local cuisine.
Embark on a captivating Malacca History Tour and explore Malaysia’s oldest trading port. Discover its rich colonial past, visit historical landmarks, and indulge in local cuisine.
- Red Square (Dutch Square) - The focal point of the UNESCO Heritage zone, this attractive and elegant square is surrounded by Dutch-era buildings that have been painted crimson.
- A Famosa Fort - Pause for a photo at Porta de Santiago before hiking to the ruined church on St. Paul’s Hill. It was built as a Portuguese fortress in 1511; the…
- Red Square (Dutch Square) - The focal point of the UNESCO Heritage zone, this attractive and elegant square is surrounded by Dutch-era buildings that have been painted crimson.
- A Famosa Fort - Pause for a photo at Porta de Santiago before hiking to the ruined church on St. Paul’s Hill. It was built as a Portuguese fortress in 1511; the British took over in 1641 and destroyed it in 1806 to prevent it falling into Napolean’s hands. Fortunately, Sir Stamford Raffles arrived in 1810 and saved what remains today.
- St. Paul’s Hill & Church (Bukit St. Paul) - The evocative and sublime ruin of St Paul’s Church crowns the summit of St Paul’s Hill overlooking central Malacca. Steep stairs lead up to this faded sanctuary, originally built by a Portuguese captain in 1521. The church was regularly visited by St Francis Xavier, whose marble statue stands in front of the ruin.
- Melaka Straits Mosque - The Melaka Straits Mosque is a mosque located on the man-made Malacca Island in Malacca City, Malacca, Malaysia. The construction cost of the mosque was about MYR10 million.
- Jonker Street - Jonker Street is known worldwide among serious antique collectors as one of the best places to hunt and bargain for antiques.
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Surcharges on fuel
- ICE (In Car Entertainment) Youtube Video
- Toll Fares
- Lunch
- Parking fees
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Surcharges on fuel
- ICE (In Car Entertainment) Youtube Video
- Toll Fares
- Lunch
- Parking fees
A picturesque drive of around two hours to the south from Kuala Lumpur will lead you to Malacca, Malaysia’s most ancient port city, which was once under the dominion of the Portuguese, Dutch, and British. Explore the Stadhuys or Dutch Square, ascend St. Paul’s Hill to view St. Paul’s Church, and examine the Dutch gravestones from the 17th century. Enjoy…
A picturesque drive of around two hours to the south from Kuala Lumpur will lead you to Malacca, Malaysia’s most ancient port city, which was once under the dominion of the Portuguese, Dutch, and British. Explore the Stadhuys or Dutch Square, ascend St. Paul’s Hill to view St. Paul’s Church, and examine the Dutch gravestones from the 17th century. Enjoy a traditional ‘Nyonya’ meal either before or after a leisurely walk along Jonker Street’s Antiques Row. Additional sites include the renowned Portuguese fortress Porta de Santiago and Cheng Hoon Teng, the earliest Chinese temple in Malaysia. If there’s enough time, make a brief stop for photographs at Morten Village, a quintessential Malay village, before the trip back.
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