Malacca City & Mini Malaysia
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Port
Malacca, Malaysia
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$59
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Malacca’s appeal lies in its rich and colorful past. Its 600 years of history is reflected in its ancient buildings, intriguing streets, delectable cuisine and unique cultural heritage. You will begin with a visit to Mini Malaysia—a theme complex that allows visitors to view the traditional houses of the 13 states of Malaysia through life-size authentic buildings crafted by Malaysia’s master builders. Each house has been furnished with regional elements, adding ambience of originality that encapsulates each area’s traditions. Head to the city via Bukit Cina—Chinese Hill. This was the official settlement area of the entourage that arrived with the Chinese Princess Hang Li Po and remained here until the Portuguese occupation in 1511. Today, Bukit Cina is believed to hold 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. The Stadthuys, built in 1650, was the official residence of the Dutch Governors. It is one of the major landmarks in Malacca and is believed to be the oldest Dutch building in the East. Originally white, it was later painted a striking salmon red color to match the nearby Christ Church. Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee fountain (1904) dominates the area. Another significant icon sits on Dutch Square—the Red Clock Tower. It was built in 1886 in honor of a generous Chinese tycoon named Tan Beng Swee. Take some free time for souvenir shopping among an astonishing range of bric-à-brac. Then, you will walk across to Porta de Santiago A’Famosa. This fortress was built by the Portuguese in 1511 and badly damaged during the Dutch invasion in 1641. Timely intervention by the British in 1808 saved what remains of the fort today. Next, take advantage of a photo opportunity at the Straits of Malacca Mosque—a showcase of modern Islamic architecture. It faces the famous Straits, built on stilts over the water, and looks like a floating structure if the water level is high.