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Because You Can! Malacca – CITY OF FUSION

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Discover Malacca, Malaysia’s best-kept secret

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AT THE SOUTHERN TIP OF THE MALAY Peninsula, Malacca is known for its rich history, UNESCO World Heritage status and inspiring colonial architecture.

It’s also a great walking town. The riverside promenade is the place to start, where former spice warehouses, some covered with colourful graffiti, reflect in the calm water.

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COLONISED BY THE PORTUGUESE, the Dutch and then the Brits, Malacca is awash with ‘European’ landmarks.

There’s Red Square, built by the Dutch, which houses Christ Church, the oldest Protestant church in the country; there’s the 500-year-old, Portuguese-built Santiago Gate; and there’s the ultra-British Queen Victoria’s Fountain.

THE NIGHT MARKET ON JONKER STREET is a great place to hang out on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.

The centre of Chinatown, it used to be all about antique shops but now you find stalls selling everything from souvenirs and clothing, food and temporary tattoos, to art prints and Studio Ghibli merchandise.

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MALAY, CHINESE AND INDIAN cultures meet and mingle throughout the city.

Jalan Tokong, aka Harmony Street, strings together the centres of worship of the three main faiths: the Cheng Hoon Teng Chinese temple, the Sri Poyatha Vinayagar Moorthi Hindu temple and the Kampung Kling Islamic mosque.

AT 153M, THE SHORE SKY TOWER is Malacca’s highest viewpoint. From the 43rd floor, you can catch panoramic city views that stretch 50 kilometres in every direction.

The perimeter wall is made out of glass so as not to impede the view and if you dare, you can walk out on to the vertigo-inducing glass-floored sky deck.

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MALACCA BOTANICAL GARDEN is the city’s beautiful green lung, part jungle and part landscaped park.

There are paved trails along which you can walk, cycle or ride an electric buggy. The garden is also the base for the thrilling Skytrex Adventure, where you can zip-line, sky-bike, tree climb and bungee swing.

EATING IS THE NATIONAL SPORT in Malacca. Look out for specialities like assam pedas (spicy, slightly sour fish curry) and satay celup (skewers of pretty much anything cooked in a boiling vat of soupy satay sauce).

Of course, the authentic Indian curries are wonderful, and the rich and spicy laksa proves totally addictive.

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