Malacca City

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Malacca City is the capital city of the Malaysian state of Malacca. Most tourist attractions are concentrated in its small city centre which encompasses Jonker Walk which houses Malacca’s traditional Chinatown that exhibits Peranakan architecture. A Famosa Fort, St. Paul Hill are among the tourist attractions located in the Bandar Hilir, old city area. There are also numerous shopping centres located nearby. The Malacca Straits Mosque is located here. There are numerous islands which include Pulau Upeh near Klebang Beach (currently undergoing reclamation works) and Pulau Besar.

Dutch Square, Bandaraya Melaka (Malacca City)

Quick Facts-Edit

Category : Historical

Time Zone: (UTC+08:00)

Pincode: 75400

STD Code: 606

Info Website: N.A

Best Time to Visit: Throughout the year.

HistoryEdit

Malacca is one of the most popular tourist destinations within Malaysia. Every evening the famous Jonker Street night market is buzzing with tourists from all over the world. Malacca was founded around 1400 by a former prince from Sumatra (who ended up in Malacca during an escape attempt in that area). Malacca turned out to have a very good strategic position, and not long after the foundation the influx of merchant ships from India and China started. During that time Malacca grew into one of the major ports in South-East Asia today. In 1511 the Portuguese traders first set foot on the Malaccan soil. In 1641 the Portuguese gave up their power struggle (and war) with the Dutch and from that time onwards Malacca was under Dutch reign. Only a few years later, the English gained control over the area (after the Netherlands traded this region with the English for parts of Indonesia). The British rule lasted until 1957, when Malaysia was formed and Malacca continued as a semi autonomous province.

Places to Visit

How to ReachEdit

By Air : Malacca International Airport has been renovated in 2009 to be able to cater for international flights. Currently it can handle up to 1.5 million passengers annually. The airport however stays behind many other smaller airports in Malaysia in terms of traffic; as not many airlines flies to Malacca. This is also due to the fact that the international airport of Kuala Lumpur (KLIA) is only 1,5 hours away. From the airport you can easily take a bus to Malacca; many busses depart from KLIA to Malacca on a daily basis. Currently only 3 airlines fly from Malacca Airport to Indonesia.

By Train : Though Malacca has no train station, the main train(s) between Singapore in the south and Bangkok in the north (with Kuala Lumpur as one of the main stops) do stop nearby Malacca at Tampin station. From there you can either take the bus or a taxi to Malacca.

By BuS : Malacca can also be explored by bus as tourists can visit the historical sites of Malacca by traveling in a red double decker bus for only RM5 per person per day. The great thing about this ‘Malacca City Tour’ is that you can hop off at a historical site and hop on again on the next bus to visit another historical site. There is also the ‘Panorama Melaka’ single decker bus that takes passengers to numermous other interesting places within and around Malacca. The fare for this bus is RM2 per person per day; you can go to Malacca Sentral, Malacca library, Malacca Hospital and many other places (this bus also does the ‘less touristic route’). There are numerous places where you can start the tour; offical start for Panorama Melaka is at the Malacca Sentral Bus Station. Check this map for more information on routes of the busses. Operating hours are between 7am and 10pm daily. The double decker bus will depart every 45 minutes from a particular stop along the route, the panorama bus every 20 minutes.

By Taxi : N.A

By Other : Another way to get to Malacca is by rental car. It is easy to rent a car in Malaysia. Numerous car rental companies have special pick up locations throughout the country.

Top HotelsAdd

Budget – Up to Rs. 800

Naza Talyya Melacca ; 177, Jalan Tun Ali 75300, 75300 Malacca, Malaysia ; Ph – 606-2882288 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, Air conditioning, Laundry, Parking, 24-Hour Security.

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Hotel Puri Melaka ; 118 Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, Melaka, 75200 Malacca Johor and South, Malaysia ; Ph – 60 6-281 7388 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Elevators, Laundry, Parking, 24-Hour Security.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Avillion Legacy ; Jalan Hang Tuah, 75300 Melaka, Malaysia ; Ph – 60 6-281 6868 ; Facilities – Valet Parking, Banquet facilities, Doctor on call, Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning,Baby sitting, Conference facilities, Elevators,Free airport shuttle, Laundry, Parking, 24-Hour Security.

Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

The Majestic Malacca ; 188 Jalan Bunga Raya 75100 Melaka, 75100, Malacca, Malaysia ; Ph – 60 3-2783 1000 ; Facilities – Health Club, Massage Services, Valet Parking, Banquet facilities, Doctor on call, Disco, Beauty salon,Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour roomservice,Airconditioning, Baby sitting, Conference facilities, Laundry, Parking, Wheel chair access, 24-Hour Security, Body Treatments.

Top RestaurantsAdd

Bei Zhan Restaurant ; No. 43 Jalan Kota Laksamana 2/17, Taman Kota Laksamana Seksyen 2, 75200 Malacca Town, Malacca, Malaysia ; M – 60 6-281 2684 ; Food Serve : Malaysia,Chinese

Selvam Restaurant ; 3, Jalan Temenggong, 75100 Melaka, Malaysia ; M – 60 6-281 9223 ; Food Serve : Malaysia,Chinese

Must Eat FoodAdd

Chicken Rice Ball – Chung Wah Chicken Rice Balls ; 18, Jalan Hang Jebat, Malacca / Melaka 75200 ; Ph/M – N.A ; Cost – N.A ; Famous for – Famous For Eat
Char Siew Rice – Boon Leong (Bunga Raya) Food Court ; Jalan Bunga Raya, Melaka 75100 ; Ph/M – N.A ; Cost – N.A ; Famous for – Famous For Eat
Nasi Lemak – New Wang Food Court ; Jalan Tun Sri Lanang, Melaka, Kota Laksamana, 75100 ; Ph/M – N.A ; Cost – N.A ; Famous for – Famous For Eat
Nyonya Laksa – Nancy’s Kitchen Restaurant ; 7, Jalan Hang Lekir, Off Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, Malacca / Melaka 75200 ; Ph/M – N.A ; Cost – N.A ; Famous for – Famous For Eat
Duck Noodles – Tengkera Duck Noodle Restaurant ; No. 33, Jalan Kota Laksamana 1/2, Taman Kota Laksamana, Malacca / Melaka 75200 ; Ph/M – N.A ; Cost – N.A ; Famous for – Famous For Eat

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Nightlife (Pub / Disc / BAR)Add

SpaAdd

Adyza Exclusive Beautycare & Spa ; Jalan Hang Tuah Melaka, Malaysia ; Ph/M – 60 13-277 5711 ; Cost: N.A ; Services – N.A
Sophy Beauty & Wellness Spa ; Jalan Hang Tuah, 75300 Melaka, Malaysia ; Ph/M – 60 13-277 5711 ; Cost: N.A ; Services – N.A

FestivalAdd

Chinese New Year,Malacca City

Chinese New Year ; Venue: Mecca ; Period : January ; Details: Families and friends celebrate the New Year by exchanging angpows, red gift packets that usually contain some cash. New Year’s parties are normally big family affairs and usually involve traditional lion dancing (to fend off evil spirits) and lots of eating.
Hari Raya Aidil Fitri ; Venue: Mecca ; Period : July ; Details: This Islamic holiday picks up in mid-July and remembers the Prophet Mohammad’s passage from Mecca to Medina. This is a largely intellectual occasion marked by open discussions and lectures held in mosques.

Safety / WarningEdit

Beware of pickpockets as Malacca is a major tourist city in Malaysia.
Beware of fake items, if you buy from roadside sellers, most likely the items are fake. Better to buy from reputable shops even though you have to pay more.

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