Sightseeing
by SPW
We went to the Tourist Information Bureau in Dutch Square where we asked about tours of Melaka. Within minutes we were in a van being shown around by a most informative guide. For us it was a very sensible move, as Susan has difficulty walking long distances and we were finding the heat hard to handle, but I think being shown around by someone who is well informed, answers questions and is generally couteous and helpful is an excellent introduction anywhere. It was particularly good that there were only the two of us so we could have individual attention. I think the time we spent in Harmony Street was particularly memorable, and important in these times of world tension and religious bigotry/hatred.
But the whole town is full of interest, the markets, hawker stalls, houses, greenery, fruit trees, food, people, history, culture, even the airconditioned shopping mall....
Old houses by the river
by Audrey118
This is trully a famous Melaka scene, the old houss by the river, taken not too far from the red buildings.
The scene is really pretty and one Melaka artist, Jehan Chan made himself famous with wonderful oilwork of this scene. The artist gallery is along of the street parallel to Jonker Walk.
Just Wander
by Kindberg37
I found some of the most interesting places just wandering around. True, I also found the new air conditioned mall. And some horrible back streets. But I also found great archways and food stalls.
I would also recommend going to the night bazaar in Chinatown. Really, you can find anything you ever wanted (or didn't know you wanted) and there are some great deals. There are strung lights and it's just a fun way to spend the evening!
While we were visiting A'Famosa we saw a demonstration starting of traditional dances. It was a fun display of their traditions.
Masjid Al-Azim
by mansionion
Located in Bukit Palah, Melaka; Masjid Al-Azim (Azim means Greatness in Arabic) is the state mosque of Melaka and the largest mosque in the state that could accomodate almost 12,000 worshipper at any one time. Apart from its size and intricate-design, another feature of this modern mosque is its 188 feet tall minaret, which is the tallest in the state. Despite of its modern structure, the mosque still maintain the unique pagoda-like roof commonly found in mosques in Melaka.
Construction work on this mosque began in 1984 but it was halted due to the recession in the mid 1980s. Once construction resumed, the project was scale down a bit (its initial plan includes fountains and pools circling the mosque ala KL's Masjid Negara) and it was officially opened in July 1990.
Apart from its normal function as a mosque, Masjid Al-Azim also act as a one stop centre for religous activities. Within the mosque compound, there is a well-equipped auditorium for various functions and an islamic library for reference purposes.
Following the advancement in the ICT field, all mosques in Melaka have been linked to the Al-Azim mosque through its portal, which serves to propel these mosques into the 21st century.
Be-Teh-So Biscuits
by chatterley about San Shu Gong (Third Grand-uncle's Store)
This store (San Shu Gong) sells almost the same array of products as Tan Kim Hock, but they pay more attention to packaging. I bought these be-teh-so biscuits at one of their stores in the Makohta Shopping Mall (Level One). These biscuits are made from wheat flour, cooking oil, sesame, maltose, sugar, salt and onion. The outer layers of the pastry is flaky and the filling inside is sweet and sticky. Yummy!
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The beach front at the Portuegese Settlement
Melaka street, Melaka Malaysia
Bastion House, Melaka
The chicken rice balls, up-close
