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Experience a PRIVATE TOUR of the old Portuguese Settlement, Jonkers Street and the "Red Square".
BOOK NOWExperience a PRIVATE TOUR of the old Portuguese Settlement, Jonkers Street and the "Red Square".
Malacca is a UNESCO heritage site, the historic colonial towns are a living testimony to the multi-cultural heritage of traditional Asia and European colonial influences. Here many battles have been fought to gain control of this strategic base located between the Eastern and Western world leading to the monopoly and control of the lucrative East Indies’ spice trade. When the early European settlers departed, they left behind a treasure trove of historical buildings and landmarks synonymous to Malacca today.
Your tour will drive pass the Bukit China or Chinese Hill – the largest Chinese cemetery outside of China. Stop at the foothill to view the Sultan’s Well before driving through the Portuguese Settlement. Visit the famous gateway, ‘Porta De Santiago’ and the ruins of St. Paul’s Church lined with 17th century Dutch tombstones.
Next on the list is ‘Red Square’ – the salmon pink Dutch administrative buildings which today houses the Malacca Museum and government offices. Visit Christ church before proceeding for lunch.
After lunch, we visit the ‘Abode Merciful Clouds’ or the Cheng Hoon Teng Temple – the only temple where you can find 3 major doctrines of local Chinese beliefs of Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism. Lastly, take a stroll along the famous Jonker Street which also houses rows of antique shops Malaccan’s style.
Wear comfortable shoes and clothes. Cotton T-shirts with long or short pants recommended. Sandals/Slippers recommended
To enquire about this tour give us a call on (1300 882 803) or simply fill out the form below.