Kuala Lumpur Trip Overview
A scenic 2-hour drive south of Kuala Lumpur takes you to Malacca, the oldest trading port in Malaysia which had undergone Portuguese, Dutch and British rule. Visit Stadhuys or the Dutch Square and take a walk up St. Paul’s Hill, see St. Paul’s Church and the 17th Century Dutch tombstones. Stop for a typical ‘Nyonya’ lunch before or after taking a stroll through the Antiques Row at Jonker Street. Other visits include the famous Portuguese Porta de Santiago and Cheng Hoon Teng, the oldest Chinese temple in Malaysia. Time permitting, photo stop at the Morten Village, a typical Malay village before return journey.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia
A scenic 2-hour drive south of Kuala Lumpur takes you to Malacca, the oldest trading port in Malaysia which had undergone Portuguese, Dutch and British rule. Visit Stadhuys or the Dutch Square and take a walk up St. Paul’s Hill, see St. Paul’s Church and the 17th Century Dutch tombstones. Stop for a typical ‘Nyonya’ lunch before or after taking a stroll through the Antiques Row at Jonker Street. Other visits include the famous Portuguese Porta de Santiago and Cheng Hoon Teng, the oldest Chinese temple in Malaysia. Time permitting, photo stop at the Morten Village, a typical Malay village before return journey.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Red Square (Dutch Square), Melaka Malaysia
The focal point of the UNESCO Heritage zone, this attractive and elegant square is surrounded by Dutch-era buildings that have been painted crimson.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: A Famosa Fort, Jalan Parameswara Bandar Hilir, 2 Min Walk from St Paul’s Church, Melaka 78000 Malaysia
Pause for a photo at Porta de Santiago before hiking to the ruined church on St. Paul’s Hill. It was built as a Portuguese fortress in 1511; the British took over in 1641 and destroyed it in 1806 to prevent it falling into Napolean’s hands. Fortunately, Sir Stamford Raffles arrived in 1810 and saved what remains today.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: St. Paul’s Hill & Church (Bukit St. Paul), Jalan Kota, Melaka 75000 Malaysia
The evocative and sublime ruin of St Paul’s Church crowns the summit of St Paul’s Hill overlooking central Malacca. Steep stairs lead up to this faded sanctuary, originally built by a Portuguese captain in 1521. The church was regularly visited by St Francis Xavier, whose marble statue stands in front of the ruin.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kocik Kitchen, 100, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jonker Street, Jalan Hang Jebat, Melaka Malaysia
Jonker Street is known worldwide among serious antique collectors as one of the best places to hunt and bargain for antiques.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, No. 25, Jalan To_kong, Melaka 75200 Malaysia
Malaysia’s oldest still-operating Chinese temple, constructed in 1673, remains a central place of worship for the Buddhist and Taoist communities here. Traditional methods were used throughout, from the ornate roof ceramics to the painted tigers by the door. Though the temple is dedicated to Kuan Yin, the goddess of mercy, it is also a multifaith temple, with Buddhist, Taoist and Confucian elements and effigies.
Duration: 20 minutes
