18th century church, Christ Church Melaka
For the little adventurous traveller, you ask the big question: is this a happening city or a back in time museum town? The answer is yes and Melaka a small city with virtually all its sights clustered in just a few square kilometres, Melaka is a place that you can get to know well intimately short time. Melaka is a busy city for tourist and locals so making plan for your trip is advisable.
Here are few MUST GO places when you are in Melaka.
Day One
Cockles by the drain at Tong Bee Stall
Organic Vegetarian Food at Roots Cottage
Indian chendol by the graveyard
Trishaw ride around the town
Explore the 18th century church, you can join in the service too
Light and Sound
Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum
Well, I am not saying that you can miss other places of interest or other yummylicious food, just that if your trip is “really” short then those are the stuff that you should not miss out.
Day Two
Start out with a local dimsum or maybe cappuccino and croissant at the nearest shopping mall like Dataran Pahlawan and Mahkota Parade. Your shopping paradise should start from here.
Late evening, you shall continue your shopping marathon at the famous Jonker Street. You can find fashionable handbags, clothes, shoes, handmade souvenior and antiques too.
Tired of walking? Just chill out by the roadside stall for a bowl of chendol or sugar cane.
Day Three
If you’ve missed any big sights on Day One, now’s the time.
For lunch, try one of the best local chicken rice ball at Hoe Kee Restaurant and before waving goodbye, remember to grab some local baked pineapple tarts and durian puffs.
Hot or Rainy day tips
In Melaka, whether it is hot or rainy season, you should prepare a foldable umbrella because you will be expecting to walk a lot while exploring the amazing town. Melaka is famous for their local eateries and you can find it everywhere. A restaurant, cafe or roadside stall, hot or rain for sure you will find a place for shelter.
Whenever I see a trishaw, it brings back many sweet memories of my childhood. I remember very often I get to ride on the trishaw with my mom and I always enjoy the scenic rides along the way. I am always amazed by the paddler strength to carry us through the bumps, muddy road and crossing the bridge.
Cincalok is a local food that made of fermented shrimps. It is usually served as a dipper together with some red chilli, sliced shallots and some lime juice.