Stadhuys, Malacca (Melaka)

I took my free time to explore this Stadhuys (Dutch Square) while my family having a afternoon nap in the hotel. The place was so crowded with tourist!

This is my first time I ever visit with a lot of free time, and it's good that I can observe or see everything slowly.

The Clock Tower

Miniature windmill opposite the Clock Tower

The fountain in front of Christ Church - Victoria Regina (1837-1901) Erected by the people of Malacca in memory of A Great Queen.

Christ Church (N2°11.658' E102°14.962') - Built by the Dutch in 1753 to commemorate the centenary of their occupation of Malacca, this church took 12 years to complete. No expense was spared in building it - from the wooden ceiling beams, each cut from a single tree, to the elaborately hand carved pews and frieze of "The Last Supper". When the British took over the church in 1795, they put in a few additions, most notably the weathercock stop the bell tower. Originally a Dutch Reform Church, it was later consecrated as an Anglican Church.

The road in front of the Dutch Square, traffic was congested all time until almost midnight, and I noticed there are many trishaw waiting for customer along the road.

Cut queue is common....

Stadhuys (N2°11.649' E102°14.936') was constructed on year 1650 by the Dutch Governor and his deputy. It's reflects the Dutch Architecture. It's became the "Museum Of History and Ethnography" on 1982 then the restoration was completed on 1990. The Dutch Square is one the main tourist attraction of Malacca.

Souvenirs shop at Stadhuys

I walked across the road and continued my photography session along the Malacca River. All buildings over here are painted in Red colour and it's also known as The Red Square.

The path are narrow in front of the shops.
I took a break at this Chinese traditional type of coffee shop (N2°11.709' E102°14.987') along the way. They serve Chinese & Western foods and drinks. Prices are quite reasonable.

The alley next to this coffee shop

Almost the end of the red shop lots, I suddenly attracted by the name of this Cafe - "Dutch Harbour Cafe" (N2°11.721' E102°15.007'). Cozy design and reasonable prices! You can have your beer and sit just next to Malacca River to enjoy the scenic view surrounding!

Front of the cafe

Rear side of the cafe

St. Francis Xavier Church (N2°11.724' E102°15.033')
This Gothic church was built by a French priest, Rev. Fabre, in 1849, to commemorate St. Francis Xavier who is also known as the "Apostle of the East". St. Francis Xavier is credited for his Catholic missionary work in Southeast Asia during the 16th century.

The Discovery Guesthouse & Cafe is situated at the end of the shops

It's a good place for photography! And nothing much at the end of the Red Shops.....and I turn back to Hotel and prepare for our evening session.

House beside the Malacca River

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St. Paul's Church, Malacca

St. Paul's Hill is located in the middle of the A Famosa Fort which built by the Portuguese on the year 1511.

The path way to St. Paul's Church

There's a church constructed by the Portuguese Captain (Duarte Coelho) which was named : "Our Lady Of The Hill" on the peak. But later become the buried ground from the Dutch. And renamed the church to "St. Paul's Church" unitl today. (N2°11.557' E102°14.965')
The body of St. Francis Xavier was temporarily interred here before moving to Goa.

Statue of St. Francis Xavier at St. Paul's Church
In 1952, a statue of St. Francis Xavier was built to commemorate the passing of the saint. Originally, the statue was completely constructed with the right arm in place. However, on the morning after the consecration ceremony, a large casuarina tree fell on it and broke off the right arm, resulted in a statue with missing arm until today. - Source from AmazingMelaka.com

The entrance of the church

The stairs was built almost 500 years ago.....

It's still tough till today....

As you can see there's many tombstones laying at the both side of the church.



Nice view from the top. You can see partially if the Malacca(Melaka) town and also the Malacca(Melaka) Straits.
When I was there, I try to visualize the war begin by Dutch on 1641.....where you can the battleships move in to Malacca from the sea......and started fire! Peoples running up & down! Oh! I'm imagine too much!

At the back of St. Paul's Church, you reach the Porta De Santiago (N2°11.516' E102°15.019'). There were total of 4 gate access into the A Famosa Fort but after the Dutch invaded, the other 3 gate was destroy and this is the only gate remain......

The rear part of the gate, as you can see the shopping mall behind the gate.

Front of the gate


Tourists love to taking photo with the cannon

The stone above has almost 500 years old....but not the bottle! :)

After the Porta De Santiago, you can access to the Malacca Sultanate Museum on the left & the Pahlawan Shopping Mall on the right.

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* Panaroma Malacca (Melaka) Tour Bus
* An Evening at Malacca (Melaka)
* Stadhuys, Malacca (Melaka)
* Aldy Hotel, Malacca (Melaka)
* Jonker Walk Night Market, Malacca (Melaka)
* Ole Sayang Nyonya Food Restaurant, Malacca (Melaka)
* Malacca (Melaka) River Cruise
* Dim Sum Restaurant at Malacca
* Special Homemade Herbal Tea at Malacca
* Portuguese Village, Malacca (Melaka)
* Famous Malacca's Popiah
* Hotel Equatorial, Malacca
* Taiwan Beef Noodle Malacca
* Nyonya Suan Restaurant, Malacca
* Mahkota Parade, Malacca
* Malacca (Melaka)

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Aldy Hotel, Malacca (Melaka).

Aldy Hotel (N2°11.584' E102°14.899')
27 Jalan Kota, 75000 Melaka
Tel: 06-2833232 Fax: 06-2863236

Malaysia National Day (31st AUG 2008)
This was the first time we stay (one night) at this hotel for RM214.00 nett (inclusive of breakfast for 2). The actual rate is RM160.00 for superior room,
RM30 surcharge for holiday season and plus all the tax.

The room is spacious enough for a small family. Surprisingly, the bathroom equipped with bathtub.


Broadband provided free, roof top Jacuzzi & Pub. The ground floor is the Bamboo Hut Bistro & Restaurant.

View form the roof top

Bamboo Hut Bistro & Restaurant

Everything was fine, we are satisfied with it.
Except 2 comments from me.....
1) No 'smile' on the reception lady & the waiter at Bamboo Hut Restaurant. (The only friendly smile was from the lady who sent the additional pillow to us!)
2) Internet provided only until 12am! Disappointed.

We chosed this hotel because it's located in the middle of the tourist area. And it's walking distance to most of the tourist attraction like : Stadhuys (Dutch Square), Jonker Walk, St Paul's Hill, Porta De Santiago, Museum Samudera, Pahlawan Shopping Complex, Taming Sari Tower, Mahkota Shopping Complex and many more....
It's only about 500 meter from the hotel to China town.

The unique design of the hotel

The only disadvantage of the hotel location is......there will be no restaurant around the area after midnight. If you hungry at that moment, the only way to fill your stomach are the snacks in your hotel room.

We had our western breakfast the next day at the Bamboo Hut Restaurant. It's good!

Overall I rated this hotel 3.5/5.
It's worth it for the money we paid. We will be back again......




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* An Evening at Malacca (Melaka)
* Stadhuys, Malacca (Melaka)
* St. Paul's Church, Malacca
* Jonker Walk Night Market, Malacca (Melaka)
* Ole Sayang Nyonya Food Restaurant, Malacca (Melaka)
* Malacca (Melaka) River Cruise
* Dim Sum Restaurant at Malacca
* Special Homemade Herbal Tea at Malacca
* Portuguese Village, Malacca (Melaka)
* Famous Malacca's Popiah
* Hotel Equatorial, Malacca
* Taiwan Beef Noodle Malacca
* Nyonya Suan Restaurant, Malacca
* Mahkota Parade, Malacca
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Popular Hawker stall at Permas Jaya, Johor Bahru

Located just along Jalan Permas 7, Permas Jaya, Johor Bahru.
(N1°30.006' E103°49.202')

I had been noticed this stall quite sometimes ago.
Business is very good especially weekend afternoon. That's make me curious & wanna try out their foods.

One of the Saturday afternoon, me & my brother in-laws visited this stall. Basically they are selling nasi lemak & others light foods, and their coconut drinks are selling like a hot cakes!

We order the coconut each and pack of mee-siam. It was tasty. Jerry (my bro in-laws) noticed the sugar cane looks like those planted natural from village....and we decided to taste it. Hmm....Fresh & good! It's different from those chemist perfectly sweet selling in the cities. It's the original sugar cane!

We monitored the customers non-stop dropping by, some come for the fresh drink....some are attract by their light foods. Beside this stall, there's another stall selling all type of fried snacks. Like goreng pisang (fried banana) and others.....

If you like to have some light food during tea break, it's worth to try out this stall.

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