Landmarks and Historic sites
Bukit China (Chinese Hill)
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Bukit China or the Chinese Hill is the historical hillside in the Malaysian town of Melaka. In the 15th century, the wedding of a Chinese princess named Hang Li Po and the Sultan of Melaka, Mansur Shah, took place....
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Cheng Hoon Teng Temple (Temple of the Evergreen Clouds)
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The Temple of Cheng Hoon Teng is located in Chinatown in Melaka city. This is the oldest temple in the city, which dates back to 300 years. The word, Cheng Hoon Teng means the "temple of Evergreen...
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Hang Li Po Well
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Hang Li Po was the 5th wife of the Sultan of Melaka, Mansur Shah. She was a princess from China, who got married with the Sultan in the 15th century. Their marriage became a political tie between Melaka and China....
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Porta de Santiago
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Porta de Santiago was once the entrance of the heavy fortress of A' Famosa. The gateway is now left is ruins, just like the fortress. The fortress was located on the St. Paul's Hill in Melaka town. This...
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Queen Victoria Fountain
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Queen Victoria Fountain is one of the last traces of the British colonial era in Malaysia. This monument represents the glorious days of the British people in Malaysia. Similar to other structures in the city such as the...
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Sri Pogyatha Vinoyagar Moorthi Temple
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Sri Pogyatha Vinoyagar Moorthi Temple is one of the oldest temples in the country of Malaysia. The temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Vinoyagar. The deity can be recognized with its elephant head. This God is also...
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Stadthuys
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There are several monuments and historical buildings in Melaka, which have witnessed the glorious days of the Dutch rule. All these colonial structures have specific features which distinguish them from other monuments....
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