This is the 2nd part of a 2 part stop-motion series on Malaysia. View the Kuala Lumpur Stop-motion video first.
Malacca is a place that I had yet to travel to in Malaysia and it was an area that I was very interested in, especially for its UNESCO listing and unique Nyonya cuisine. I was lucky enough to be traveling in style, escorted by an extremely knowledgeable tourist guide to give me all the information I needed.
I travelled to Malacca with vintage high-class fashionista, Candice from Superkawiimoma. It was our mission together to see what Malacca had on offer and how much fun we could pack into a couple of days of humid tropical weather. We weren’t let down and Malacca lived up to everything we were promised.
Highlights from Malacca
St. Paul’s Church
Known as “Our Lady of The Hill”, is now the burial ground for the noble Dutch people, and it was later renamed St Paul’s Church. Once you reach the top of this hill there are 180 degree views of Malacca and we spent about an hour wandering around and viewing all the tomb stones inside these ruins.
The Main Square
This is where the Christ Church is located and is believed to be constructed in 1753. You can definitely tell that the structure has a Dutch influence and is painted a deep red which is much like the rest of the UNESCO town.
This is the place to be if you are looking to do some last-minute shopping before going home or even to grab a cheap bite to eat and soak up the Malaysian atmosphere. No trip to Malacca is complete without a quiet stroll down Jonker Street.
Menara Taming Sari Tower
This tower extends high into the sky where you can get 360 degree views of the city. It raises slowly into the air whilst spinning at the same time. It is the only way to can get an idea of the layout of Malacca and a view as far as the eye can see. A definite must-do!
We visited these fresh food markets with celebrity chef Florence Tan and were lucky enough to get a private tour with her to get local insight into Nyonya cuisine. If you are interested in everything food, you will not be disappointed if you visit these markets. All the fresh food is under one roof, from fish to vegetables and many items in between and some I have never seen before. A great way to mix it with the locals.
Malacca River Cruise
This cruise is the perfect opportunity to see the “real” Malacca. Along the river you will find diverse multicultural architecture that makes the foreshore of Malacca. Many different cultures colonised Malacca, each of which have left there mark on the city. Cruising along the river is like having a Malaysian history lesson and taking a step back in time.
This is the ultimate way to get around town and relatively inexpensive. The lovely locals with cycle you to your destination and the trishaw’s can be found near the Main Square where the Christ Church is located. Each of the trishaw’s are decorated in elaborate designs and some of which are pretty crazy.
If you’re inspired to check our Malaysia just as I have, head over to Travel.com.au to find out more.
Hope you enjoy Malacca through my lens…