Top best places to visit in Malacca, Malaysia
Malacca is located on the west coast of the Malay Peninsula, next to the Straits of Malacca.
Malacca, the historic state, has the outmoded feel with a laid back, leisurely pace.
The downtown area of the city is Dutch Square.
Around it are situated the most prominent buildings, such as:
Stadthuys, former town hall and one of the oldest Dutch buildings in the east.
Tang Beng Swee Clock Tower,
Queen Victoria’s Fountain,
Malaysia Youth Museum and Art Gallery,
And Christ Church.
During the day at this place is full of tourists.
The city center was listed by UNESCO as World Heritage Site.
Just a short walk from Dutch Square are located ruins of old bastion.
And in front of them is Church Of St Francis Xavier.
One of the most popular attractions are remains of Saint Paul’s Church.
Here you can feel the influence of different ruling eras Malacca witnessed.
From the Sultans to the Portuguese, the Dutch and finally the British.
Jalan Kota Street is packed with many interesting museums
Including ruins of the old A Famosa Fort,
Which was built just below the St Paul’s Church
Another place worth visiting is Proclamation Of Independence Memorial Museum.
A lot is going on along the Malacca River.
You can go to the Maritime Museum, which looks like a great ship,
Or you can visit the remains of Bastion Middleburg,
Or you can take a relaxing cruise down the river.
During its golden era it was a main trade route,
In our times it is a main tourist trail.
Just west of the river is Chinatown, a residential heart of Old Malacca.
The area is full of narrow winding streets, beautifully decorated houses, tiny shops, temples and mosques,
And Jonker Street the busiest and the most popular street of Malacca.
But this district has calm and peaceful atmosphere.
Here is a street which contains the prayer houses of the three faiths.
Including the oldest Chinese temple in Malaysia Cheng Hoon Teng Temple.
And Kampung Kling Mosque which has the mixed of Chinese, Javanese and Arab architecture.
Poh San Teng is a Chinese temple situated outside the city center.
Just next to it is famous King’s Well.
And all of this is at the foot of the largest Chinese cemetery outside of China.
Bukit China is not only a graveyard, it’s a green hill and a popular jogging spot.
And from the top is a nice view of the town.
But the best view of the Malacca is from Taming Sari.
This 110 meter tower offers breathtaking 360-degree views of the historic city and the coastline.
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