Singapore Trip Overview
Malacca, declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2008 was once a flourishing and thriving port that was Malaysia’s unofficial historical capital. This once flourishing fishing village was a favourite stop for sailors and traders to wait out the monsoons, and attracted merchants from all over the East. Now, Malacca is a famous tourist destination with rich cultural heritage, renaissance-inspired architecture, antique shops, night markets, and home of the well-known Nyonya Cuisine.
We start with exploring Dutch Square which is the focal point of Malacca then head to Christ Church, the oldest functioning Protestant Church in Malaysia.
At Porta De Santiago, we discover one of the oldest surviving remants of European architecture in Asia.
Nearby, visit St Paul’s Church which is the oldest Catholic Church in Malaysia.
After lunch, wonder into Jonker Street – shops selling antiques, handicrafts and Malaysian snacks.
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Duration: 12 hours
Starts: Singapore, Singapore
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Malacca, declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2008 was once a flourishing and thriving port that was Malaysia’s unofficial historical capital. This once flourishing fishing village was a favourite stop for sailors and traders to wait out the monsoons, and attracted merchants from all over the East. Now, Malacca is a famous tourist destination with rich cultural heritage, renaissance-inspired architecture, antique shops, night markets, and home of the well-known Nyonya Cuisine.
We start with exploring Dutch Square which is the focal point of Malacca then head to Christ Church, the oldest functioning Protestant Church in Malaysia.
At Porta De Santiago, we discover one of the oldest surviving remants of European architecture in Asia.
Nearby, visit St Paul’s Church which is the oldest Catholic Church in Malaysia.
After lunch, wonder into Jonker Street – shops selling antiques, handicrafts and Malaysian snacks.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Red Square (Dutch Square), Melaka Malaysia
Let’s start exploring at the focal point of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Dutch Square. This attractive and elegant square is surrounded by Dutch-era buildings. Within the Dutch Square, the Stadthuys was the former town hall and governor’s residence dates to the 1650s and is believed to be the oldest Dutch building in the East.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Christ Church, Jalan Kota, Melaka 75000 Malaysia
Next, we will head to Christ Church, built in 1753 from laterite bricks brought from Zeeland in Holland, this eye-catching cherry-pink church is one of the most photographed and imposing landmarks in Melaka. Christ Church is the oldest functioning Protestant Church in Malaysia.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: A Famosa Fort, Jalan Parameswara Bandar Hilir, 2 Min Walk from St Paul’s Church, Melaka 78000 Malaysia
After some picture – perfect moments, we will then head to the Porta De Santiago (The Famosa Fortress). Porta de Santiago was built as a Portuguese fortress in 1511; the British took over in 1641 and destroyed it in 1806 to prevent it falling into Napoleon’s hands. A Famosa, or “The Famous” in Portuguese, is one of the oldest surviving remnants of European architecture in Asia.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: St. Paul’s Hill & Church (Bukit St. Paul), Jalan Kota, Melaka 75000 Malaysia
We will head to St Paul’s Church. This is the oldest functioning Roman Catholic Church in Malaysia, built in 1710 by descendants of early Portuguese settlers. The ruins of St. Paul’s church stand at the summit of St. Paul’s hill near the remains of A Famosa fortress.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Restoran Seroni, Jalan Melaka Raya 25, Taman Melaka Raya, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia
Lunch will be a sumptuous meal at the Cafe at Casa Del Rios Hotel
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jonker Street, Jalan Hang Jebat, Melaka Malaysia
After lunch, we walked along Jonker Street that starts near Stadthuys. This street is filled with historical houses along its left and right sides dating back to the 17th century. There are still shops selling antiques, textiles, foods, handicrafts and souvenirs.
Duration: 1 hour
