Malacca City & Mini Malaysia

Melaka’s appeal lies in its rich and colourful past. Its 600 years of history is reflected in its ancient buildings, intriguing streets, delectable cuisine and unique cultural heritage. You will visit Mini Malaysia, a stupendous theme complex to enable visitors to view the traditional house of the 13 states of Malaysia the complex displays life -size authentic houses of Malaysia crafted by master builders. Each house has been furnished with corresponding elements, adding ambience of originality that capture that houses in their traditional setting. This complex has a built up area of 5 hectors. You too will experience a short bullock cart ride. The bullock cart was once the means of transportation for the rich of Malacca. The bullock cart from Malacca has a prominent feature from the other states in Malaysia as it has a pointed roof in the shape of the horn of a bull, trappings and colour. As we head to the city, you will have a drive through Bukit Cina, as the name implies, 'Chinese Hill' was the official settlement of the entourage that arrived with the Chinese Princess Hang Li Po. The entourage stayed on this settlement until the Portuguese occupation in 1511. Today, Bukit Cina is believed to be one of the largest Chinese cemeteries outside China with many of the tombs dating back to the Ming Dynasty. At the city center, you will visit Dutch Square. You will see one of the major landmarks in Melaka, The Stadthuys was built in 1650 as the official residence of Dutch Governors. It is believed to be the oldest Dutch building in the East. Originally white, it was given a striking salmon red colour to match the nearby Christ Church. A central fountain dominates the area: it is an ornate Victorian marble addition, erected in 1904 to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee. Another significant icon sits on Dutch Square, the Red Clock Tower. It was erected in 1886 in honour of a generous Chinese tycoon named Tan Beng Swee. Some called it 'Tan Beng Swee Clock Tower'. A little time will be allocated for souvenir shopping and a bewildering range of bric-a-brac. Then you will walk across to Porta de Santiago (A’Famosa). The prominent landmark in Melaka was a fortress built by the Portuguese in 1511. It was badly damages during the Dutch invasion in 1641. Timely intervention by the English in 1808 saved what remains of the A’Famosa today. Next you will have a photo opportunity of the Melaka Straits Mosque. It faces the famous Straits of Malacca. It is built on stilts over the water and it looks like a floating structure if the water level is high. This mosque showcases the excellence and glorious modern Islamic architecture. Apart from serving as a place of worship, it has also become a famous tourist destination.

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