I think that i might be so smitten by Melaka's charm and its rich heritage that i'm even seriously considering buying myself a weekend retreat, a beachfront condo in Klebang or Tanjung Kling, with a view of the Straits of Melaka and as a reprieve from the impersonal mad hustle and bustle that busy Kuala Lumpur is. Having travelled much of Europe, Asia and even South America, i could safely vouch that Melaka has so much to offer in terms of its rich cultural tapestry, history and people that it would restore the faith and wonderment of the most jaded travellers! In fact i'll be going back there next weekend with some friends from Singapore before they hop off to Melbourne.
A common sight, street food vendors preparing food in front of the shops!
The very popular Chicken Rice Balls in Jonker Street. Not to be missed.
Rice balls served with chicken.
Shops spots wide wooden verandah and eaves.
Wooden balustrade inside a shop.
Wooden verandah.
Shop front with wooden table and stools.
Typical street scene on Jonker Walk.
Town's Clock Tower.
The Stadhuys, Malacca.
Intricately carved wood door lattices.
Wood carving on Chinese Screen.
Fine woodwork balustrade.
Ornate cast iron spiral staircase.
Gold gilded cast iron spiral staircase.
Shops in Malacca.
Cendol. A local dessert made from shaved ice and topped with jellies, beans and flavored with milk and Gula Malacca.
Popular shop selling assortment of Baba & Nyonya Assam Laksa, curries and cendol.
Hokkien Clan Association.
5 commented:
Very good introduction about Malacca. Hope to see more from you :)
i like Malacca, even tho' the weather there is somehow hotter than in KL/PJ, and I love the cendol.
Never tried the chicken ball rice tho', is it really that nice?
woah..that kopitiam look very classic but well-maintained...i should give a try =)
i love heritage buildings and i hope i could visit all of them before i die.
agree that malacca town itself has lots of places to venture abt and the food is aplenty to try / taste
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