MALACCA CITY Malaysia, Travel Guide. Free Self-Guided Tours (Highlights, Attractions, Events)

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City Description:
Malacca City (also spelled Melaka) is the capital of the coastal state of Malacca, in southwestern Malaysia. At its center, Jonker Street, Chinatown’s main thoroughfare, is known for antique shops and its night market. Nearby, the 17th-century Chinese Cheng Hoon Teng temple has ornate decorations and multiple prayer halls. A green, 3-tiered roof tops the 18th-century, Javanese-influenced Kampung Kling Mosque.The Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum chronicles the Straits-born Chinese population of Malaysia. Remnants of the city’s colonial past can be seen across the Malacca River, around Dutch Square (also called Red Square). The Dutch-built Christ Church has a red facade. The History and Ethnography Museum is in the Stadthuys, a Dutch building. It has exhibits on the city’s ethnic cultures, and includes bridal costumes and musical instruments. Nearby, the Malacca Sultanate Palace Museum, a replica of a 15th-century palace, houses a Malay culture museum with displays of photos and weapons. On St. Paul’s Hill is A Famosa, a Portuguese-built fort.

Weather and Events:
The climate in Malacca is hot and humid year-round. Chinese New Year celebrations (Jan/Feb) brings parades and city-wide decorations. The Melaka International River Festival (Jun) includes traditional dragon boat races on the river. The Fiesta San Pedro (Jun) takes place in the Portuguese Settlement and includes fishing boats being blessed and a fair. Melaka Art and Performance Festival (Nov) sees exhibitions, films and music events in venues across the city.

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