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 Just One Of Many Antique
Stores In Malacca by mizzzthanggg
Bring someone who knows antiques and can advise you properly, if you're hoping to score a really precious find
Then again, other people's old stuff may be your priceless treasure! We found some quirky old violins and beer mugs/shot glasses from the early 20th century and street name plates and all sorts of other stuff... every category of goods are available in these stores! Leave a Comment
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 Melaka River by mary2u99
Since the early days of Parameswara through the days of the Portuguese, the Dutch and the British, and since the country gained independence in 1957, the river has been a focus for trade and commerce.
Now it cater for tourist and they have a river cruise up river. Its just a short cruise and all that you can see is the river bank with iquanas and some old housed. I went on this tour once and its not worth it. Leave a Comment
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 the disappointing hang tuah
well.. by eelaine
marvel at the very high water level (not a very common thing).. use the bucket and get some water to wash yourself.. legend has it that this is miracle water.. go ahead.. you've go nothing to lose! :)
if you really want to see a historical well, visit the hang li poh well instead.. the well was built by the followers of hang li poh, a chinese princess given as a gift to the malaccan sultan from the chinese emperor, around the well is bukit cina, believed to be the largest chinese cemetery outside china, with many tombs dating back to the ming mynasty.. Leave a Comment
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 by yuet29Leave a Comment
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They advertise VIP service to Singapore.. in fact they say 230 245 300 pm departures, what they dont tell you is that they are all the same service. they stop many many times and go to Larkin and the drivers stop to chat and they spent nearly one hour at immigration and customs chatting with each other and the whole trip took more than 5 hours. also they drop you off at a different place in singapore than where they picked you up. all in all I say avoid Transtar service. there are many other services. I liked the singapore melaka express even though their buses are a little grotty, good service and direct service and got you there fast, just under four hours
dont book them. go to either lavender street bus stop which is not near lavender street mrt but a good walk away from there in front of some hakka food store, whcih serves mediocre food but could have some tea if you like. the man at the singapore melaka express counter is an old chinese gentlemen who looks like a colonial left over and extremely pleasant ( when you think of some of his other counterparts in singapore). on the way back go to the sentral station and buy tickets in advance from one of the other companies but not TRANSTAR.. this is the second time i am having this bad experience I should have taken my won advice.. Leave a Comment
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Malaysia taxi drivers are infamous for ripping off tourist, likewise for Malacca. There is no single taxi in Malacca thats runs on meter, so don't waste your time waiting in hope for one. The minimum price starts at 10 RM. I tried to bargain down to 8 RM but just wasting my saliva.
If taking a cab is a must, save it for longer journeys.
Malacca is considered a small city, therefore traveling by foot will allow more sight seeing.Try to get a hotel in the heart of the city that will be more convenient. For example city bay view, emperor hotel or hotel orkid are located in the central of the Malacca. There are also budget hotel (guesthouse) located in Jonker street.
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 Doing a Britney at the Dutch
Sq, Melaka by bpacker
Just keep your money and take a nice picture of the Queen victoria's fountain and the nice red buildings without the reptile for Pete's sake. Just remember that the poor animal has been there for the whole day, under the hot sun and passed from one eager tourist to another. Leave a Comment
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 by wendyywy
There's another Night Market which is much better, but I've not been to that one..heard so only. It's at Jalan Hang Jebat on certain nights only. Leave a Comment
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If for any reason you're trapped by Policeman, YOU ARE NO MORE SUPPOSED TO TRY TO DEAL with. Anti-corruption law seems to be applied, and you could be charged more for trying corruption (or win/win approachs).
Some policemans are still "open", mainly before the chineese new year, but no way to know in advance. It's becoming to be a risky psychological game !
Be aware you're supposed to have your international driving licences.
Play the psychological game at your own risks ...
Try to explain, penalty is not removed but most of the time is decreased.
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No free maps / brochures on Melaka. You have to pay RM3 for a copy of map. It's very ridiculous !
Take all other brochures on other parts of Malaysia.
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