Malacca

Strategically situated on the famous Straits of Malacca, about 147km south of Kuala Lumpur, Malacca (Melaka) is a place with a proud past. However, not much is known about the state until the 15th Century as there were no proper records prior to this period. According to the annals of history, it was founded by an exiled Hindu prince, Parameswara, from Palembang in Sumatra in 1402. Melaka then grew slowly but steadily to become a major trading center and port-of-call for ships from the four corners of the world. Among them were Indian-Muslim traders from India whose wealth attracted Parameswara. Not too long after, he too embraced Islam and came to be known as Megat Iskandar Shah. Hence began the Melaka Sultanate. Despite the recent appearances of modern buildings and hotels on the periphery of the old town, Melaka still remains a historical goldmine. All cultural and architectural relics of the respective colonial eras can still be seen today. Mini Malaysia & Mini Asean Park Mini Malaysia & Mini Asean Park is a theme park. Mini Malaysia & Mini Asean Park exhibits and displays traditional houses from each Malaysian state including Sabah and Sarawak. These houses are located near to one another and/ from only form Mini Malaysia. The Mini Asean Theme Par k is located adjacent to Mini Malaysia. The Mini Asean Theme park consists / has the feature of traditional houses from the surrounding/ all over the ASEAN countries such as Brunei, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore and Philippines. In addition, these houses are built to extraordinary detail. Visitors will be amazed with these houses exactness and details that represent the heritage and culture of each country. Visitors can also find many selections of handicrafts from each country and wax mannequins in these houses. Malacca Zoo Malacca Zoo is situated 13km away from the historical city. Malacca Zoo the second largest zoo in Malaysia. Malacca Zoo consists of an area of 54 hectare and homes various species of wild animals. Malacca Zoo is constructed based upon the natural habitats of the animals. Malacca Zoo provides several facilities to its visitors. Among all the facilities include elephant rides. Visitors can enjoy and at the same time seeing primates at close range in this fascinating Malacca Zoo.

Air Keroh Recreational Forest Air Keroh Recreational Forest is situated at about 11km away from the city. Air Keroh Recreational Forest is filled with many floras and faunas. Air Keroh Recreational Forest has an aborigine village and a forest museum. Visitors will be fascinated with the huge variety of primitive and rare plants. Visitors can also experience a tropical rainforest environment in Air Keroh Recreational Forest. Air Keroh Recreational Forest offers several facilities such as jungle trails, picnic spots, campsites and barbecue pits. Crocodile Farm Crocodile Farm homes over 200 crocodiles of various species. Crocodile Farm consists of an area of 3.2 hectares. Crocodile Farm is one of the largest crocodile farms in the country. Around the Crocodile Farm, many of these reptiles can be seen basking in the sun in ponds. The entire of the Crocodile Farm is set in a lush tropical forest filled with wading pools and ponds that create a natural habitat for the crocodiles.

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A Famosa Among the many sites and places that one can find in Malacca, A Famosa stands out as the major historical landmark. A Famosa was built by the Portuguese in the 16th century as a protection against the Dutch naval force. A Famosa is a site that should not be missed by visitors to Malacca. The gate that one sees today survived the countless years of damage brought to A Famosa by wars and natural erosion a change process that is witnessed by solitude cannon that still stan ds in front of the gate today. Stadthuys Stadthuys was built in 1650. The Stadthuys is another Dutch construction that one can find in the city of Malacca. Stadthuys was originally built as the official residence for the Dutch Governors and their officers. With wooden doors that are beautiful and sturdy, stonewalls that are elegant strong, steel door bolts that are delicate yet robust, visitors will be amazed by the carpentry and bricklaying skills of the Dutch. However, today only one room remains. The ceiling of this room is decorated with 17th century incredibly beautiful woodcarvings that depict flowers. The Stadthuys is today the Historical Museum of Malacca. On display are Portuguese and Dutch memorabilia, in addition to the many exquisite Malay and Chinese traditional costumes. A visit to this museum is like walking down the historical path of Malacca. The Grave of Dol Said In the Taboh Graveyard locates the grave of Dol Said, who was the ninth ruler of the district of Naning. Today, the Grave of Dol Said was known today as Alor Gajah. Dol Said boldly went against the British decision to impose tax on the residents of Naning. Courageously, he resisted the British forces and in a surprising display of military ingenuity, Dol Said and his men outsmarted their enemy. The Naning war, waged in 1834, made Dol Said a hero and earned him a place in the pages of the history books of Malacca. Maritime Museum

Maritime Museum is constructed after the Portuguese ship, Flora De La Mar. According to historical records, the Portuguese ship sank off the coast Malacca on its way to Portugal on January 26, 1512. Maritime Museum is located at Jalan Quoyside. The exhibits in the Maritime Museum tell of Malaccas maritime history that spa ns over 7 generations. The exhibits are grouped into the following categories: the era of the famed Malacca Sultanate in the 14th and 15th centuries, the Portuguese era in 1511 to 1641, the Dutch era in 1641 to 1795, the British colonial era in 1795 to 1957 and from Independence in 1957 until today.

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