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Traveloka SG

12 Jul 2015 - 2 min read

Explore Malacca's Culinary in 24 hours

Exploring Malacca

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Malacca is rich in heritage and traditions with activitiesfor everyone. From yummy goodies for the foodies tocolonial sites for the history buffs, there’s plenty to seeand do in the historical state of Malaysia. Its strategiclocation also makes it the perfect spot for a quickstopover on your way to other parts of the country, or fora weekend getaway. Here’s our guide to making the most ofyour time in Malacca:

Morning - Chicken Rice Balls, trishaw tour, St. Paul’s hill

Start off the day with a hearty breakfast of Chicken RiceBalls. It’s a twist to the local Malaysian Chicken Rice,but instead of loose rice, the rice is moulded into balls.Served with steamed chicken, it’s perfect to fuel you for apacked day ahead. Our recommendations are Hoe Kee and ChungWah, both located at the tip of Jonker Street.

After breakfast, let your food settle and enjoy a leisurelyride around Malacca city on a trishaw. You’ll find a hostof them in front of Christ Church and Stadthuys (the redbuildings!), tastefully decorated with colourful flowersand lights. It’s an easy way to take in the sights withoutbreaking a sweat.

When you’re up for some climbing, head on over to St.Paul’s hill and discover the historical remnants of theA’Famosa fort, built by the Portuguese. At the top, you’llalso be able to enjoy a good view of the city.

Afternoon - Nyonya lunch, Malacca River Cruise, Baba andNyonya Heritage Museum, Cendol

Replenish your energy with a sumptuous Nyonya lunch at BabaLow, a 10 minute drive away from A’Famosa. Try their NyonyaLaksa, Mee Siam and Popiah. Across the road is BabaCharlie’s, where you can get a taste of some of the bestNyonya Kuih.

After lunch, head over to Malacca River jetty and go on a45-minute cruise that will take you through the history ofMalacca. From there, head on over to the Baba and NyonyaHeritage Museum to learn more about the Peranakan culture.

For a sweet, icy treat to cool down from the blazingMalaccan heat, head on over to Bibik House or Jonker 88 fora durian Cendol. It’ll refresh you, and get you going forthe second half of the adventure!
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Evening - St. John’s Fort, Portuguese Settlement, JonkerStreet

Come evening, head on over to St. John’s Fort where cannonsface inland, as at that time, attacks on Malacca cameinwards instead of from the sea. The views from the fortalso make it a fantastic place to enjoy the changingcolours of twilight with the city of Malacca as thebackdrop.

For dinner, a visit to the Portuguese Settlement is a must.Here, you’ll get to feast on fresh and cheap seafood whileenjoying the sea breeze.
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In the evenings during weekends, Jonker Street comes alive.The street is closed to traffic, and stalls line the streetselling all kinds of random knickknacks.

Night - Satay Celup, Taming Sari Tower, Tandoori

If you didn’t already know, eating is a Malaysian’sfavourite activity, and in Malacca, the eating never stops!The next food stop you should make is for Satay Celup. It’sa true blue Malaccan cuisine where you dip skewers of foodinto a boiling pot of peanut sauce. Our choices are CapitolSatay or Ban Lee Siang.

After that, take a break from the food and savour thesights of the city at night at the Taming Sari Tower. Thetower revolves slowly, letting you enjoy a 360 degree viewof the historical sites.

And for your final meal and final stop of the day, headover to Pak Putra’s for some Cheese Naan and TandooriChicken. The fluffy bread and juicy chicken is the perfectway to end your day in Malacca!

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