Kuala Lumpur Trip Overview
Less than 150 kilometres south-east of Kuala Lumpur is Malacca. The historical city centre was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008 thanks to the many reminders of its days under Dutch, Portuguese and British rule (as well as others) over the last several centuries. Malacca is also the location of one of the earliest Malay sultanates.
Depart Kuala Lumpur at 9.00am for the comfortable drive down to Malacca where during a walking tour of between 2.5 to 3 hours you’ll visit the pink-colored Stadhuys, Cheng Hoon Teng (the oldest Chinese temple in the Peninsular), the Portuguese Fortress Porta de Santiago (built in 1511), St. Paul’s Church (where St. Francis Xavier was once buried) and more.
This 8 hour tour will also have you enjoying a delicious lunch at a local Malay restaurant.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia
Less than 150 kilometres south-east of Kuala Lumpur is Malacca. The historical city centre was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008 thanks to the many reminders of its days under Dutch, Portuguese and British rule (as well as others) over the last several centuries. Malacca is also the location of one of the earliest Malay sultanates.
Depart Kuala Lumpur at 9.00am for the comfortable drive down to Malacca where during a walking tour of between 2.5 to 3 hours you’ll visit the pink-colored Stadhuys, Cheng Hoon Teng (the oldest Chinese temple in the Peninsular), the Portuguese Fortress Porta de Santiago (built in 1511), St. Paul’s Church (where St. Francis Xavier was once buried) and more.
This 8 hour tour will also have you enjoying a delicious lunch at a local Malay restaurant.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Dutch Square Or Red Square, The Stadthuys, Melaka Malaysia
Also known as Dutch Square or Red Square, Stadthuys is an imposing 17th-century building that was the seat of the Dutch administration and now houses a history museum.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, No. 25, Jalan To_kong, Melaka 75200 Malaysia
Cheng Hoon Teng temple is one of the major attractions for tourists in Melaka. A beautiful Buddha temple with a calm and serene environment. A must visit place.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: A Famosa Fort, Jalan Parameswara Bandar Hilir, 2 Min Walk from St Paul’s Church, Melaka 78000 Malaysia
This is historically important, being the ruins of the entrance of the old A Formosa fort that was built by the Portuguese in 1511.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: St. Paul’s Hill & Church (Bukit St. Paul), Jalan Kota, Melaka 75000 Malaysia
Another landmark that dates back centuries.
Duration: 20 minutes
