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Malacca
Once a bustling trading port, Melaka (Malacca) has a layered history of architecture and culture and is now an internationally recognized heritage site. The diverse mix of temples, mosques, churches and Dutch government buildings, China Town and a Portuguese fortress give this city a truly unique feel.
From Kuala Lumpur, you can reach Melaka in a couple of hours by car or bus. Once there, the Melaka Town Bus can get you around the historical city. Flag down a trishaw, easily spotted thanks to their flowery decorations, or rent a bicycle to explore the sights at your own pace. A lot of Melaka’s attractions and shops close on Tuesdays, so plan accordingly.
Enjoy fresh Portuguese and Malay seafood dishes in the small fishing village known as the Portuguese Settlement, southeast of the city center. Admire the A Famosa ruins and its 16th-century St. Paul’s Church.
More European influence came from the Dutch, who evicted the Portuguese and ruled the port city for more than 150 years. Remaining examples of Dutch architecture are the Red Square’s striking 17th-century Stadthuys (City Hall) and 18th-century Christ Church. The Stadthuys is now the Museum of History and Ethnography.
Get a glimpse of how the Malays lived before European settlement in the Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum. On the waterfront, immerse yourself in Melaka’s trading history and explore the Quayside Heritage Centre and the Maritime Museum in a replica Portuguese ship.
At night, take a river cruise to see the historic waterfront warehouses and churches in a different light and sample typical Chinese-Malay cuisine afterwards. In Chinatown (Bukit Cina), the hawkers at the Jonker Street Night Market serve delicious food, skillfully prepared in front of you. Order chicken rice balls and hunt for souvenirs and antiques after your meal.
To end your day, stroll along the Melaka waterfront for a view of the brilliantly lit mosque, Masjid Selat Melaka, on nearby Melaka Island.
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Bayou Lagoon Park Resort
Amari Villa, Jalan Wakaf Utama, MalaccaSituated in Malacca, this resort is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Pantai Hospital and within 6 mi (10 km) of Malacca Zoo and Melaka International Bowling Centre. Air Keroh Lake and AEON Melaka Shopping Centre are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Hatten Hotel Melaka
Hatten Square, Jln Merdeka, MalaccaLocated in the heart of Malacca, this spa hotel is steps from Hatten Square, Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall, and Mahkota Medical Center. Mahkota Parade Shopping Mall and A Famosa are also within 10 minutes.
Prima Hotel Melaka
Lot 364-365, Jalan Kee Ann, MalaccaSituated in Malacca, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Kampung Hulu Mosque and A Famosa. St Paul's Church is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) away.
Novotel Melaka
Jalan Melaka Raya 2, MalaccaLocated in the heart of Malacca, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Hatten Square and A Famosa. St Paul's Church is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.
The Pines Melaka
33, Jalan Tun Sri Lanang, MalaccaLocated in the heart of Malacca, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of St. Peter's Church Melaka, A Famosa, and St Paul's Church. Putra Specialist Hospital and Malay Living Museum are also within 10 minutes.
The Emperor Hotel Melaka
123, Jalan Munshi Abdullah, MalaccaSituated in Malacca, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bukit China, St Paul's Church, and A Famosa. Putra Specialist Hospital and St. Peter's Church Melaka are also within 10 minutes.
The Shore Hotel & Residences
GF-27, No. 193, Pinggiran Sungai Melaka, MalaccaLocated in the heart of Malacca, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of The Shore Oceanarium, A Famosa, and St Paul's Church. The Shore Shopping Gallery and St. Peter's Church Melaka are also within 10 minutes.
Mahkota Hotel Melaka
No 16, Jalan Syed Abdul Aziz, MalaccaThis family-friendly Malacca resort is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Mahkota Medical Center and A Famosa. St Paul's Church is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.
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