SUNDAY, 23 FEBRUARY 2020

THE DAILY NEWS

A Trip To Melaka

Journey back in time
and visit the beautiful old
city of Melaka , the
historical state of
Malaysia . Melaka city is
the capital of the coastal
state of Melaka , in
southwestern Malaysia .
Rich in heritage
landmarks , ancient
buildings and ruins , this
ancient city is only two
hours away from center
of Kuala Lumpur , Melaka
is Malaysia’s first
UNESCO World Heritage
Site for culture . Travel
back to a different time as
you wonder its narrow
streets and historical
squares . Admire the
beautiful architecture of
old ruins and in fact
historical buildings as
you walk along the city .
Richly influenced by the
Dutch , Portuguese and
British , this city is a living
museum boasting of
beautifully preserved dioramas potraying the
ancient buildings and palace atmosphere of the
ruins in its heart. era . Besides , Maritime
Museum and Naval
Museum is the massive
Melaka is known as a re-creatin of the Flora de
historical landmark but it la Mar which is one of
is also considered one of Melaka’s most tourist-
the most attractive places worthy attractions . This
in Malaysia . As an museum was built in 1990
example , one of the best and has become home to
landmarks in Melaka is dated props including old
Port de Santiaqo ( maps , scale model ships
A’Famosa ) . It is a quick , weaponry and nautical-
pkoto stop opportunity relaed accessories and
and it’s best to visist relics that chronicle
these Portuguese ruins in Melaka’s history
the late evening when the
sun isn’t so high in the
sky . Other than that , a If we think about Melaka ,
wooden replica of an the first thing that comes
original 15th century to our minds is the
palace was found in trishaw . A trishaw is a
Melaka . Which is the three wheel cycle which
Melaka’s Sultanate is decorated with lots of
palace . This cultural flower , lights , an
museum is a unique umbrella and many more .
structure with omate The trishaw rider pedals
wood carungs and the trishaw and moves
features numerous around the Dutch Square
and Mahkota Parade
Centre . A trishaw ride is
reminiscent of the days
gone by and it is a
thoroughly enjoyable way
to get around Melaka
along with the
knowledgeable tour
guide . Meanwhile we can
book a cab to take us
anywhere we want to go
with a fee . Or we can hail
a taxi or explore Melaka
by taking the tourist bus
which is prepared by the
government to the tourist
. There is a domestic bus
terminal and city bus
terminal which are less
than 200 meters apart ,
and can be reached by
walking through the
Mahkota Parade
Shopping Mall.