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| | | For something different, take a ride in a colourful trishaw around Malacca. Ayer Keroh, 15km from town offers attractions like recreational forest, zoo, crocodile farm and ‘Mini Malaysia’. Ujong Pasir is Portuguese settlement, south of town where visitors can enjoy its lively square and eat Portuguese-inspired seafood. Visit during festivals such as San Juan and San Pedro held in June. | | | | | | Another interesting sight is the Hang Li Poh Well, name after a Ming emperor’s daughter sent to marry Sultan Mansor Shah to seal relations between the two countries. Bukit Cina, a gift from the Sultan was established as their residence. The well was constructed by her followers for her personal use and was also the main source water for the town. Bukit Cina has two adjoining hills which form a Chinese graveyard with over 12,000 graves, some | 
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| | dating back to the Ming Dynasty. | | | Malacca is known as a museum town. The Independence Memorial Museum houses documents relating to the transition from colonial Malays to independent Malaysia. The Maritime Museum is a replica of the Portuguese galleon, Flora de la Mar, which sank off Malacca. It displays exhibits of Malacca’s maritime history from the Malacca Sultanate to the colonial era. Malacca is home to Malaysia’s unique Baba and Nyonya community. Known as Peranakan or Straits Chinese, they are descendents of the original Chinese settlers who married Malays. Nyonya cuisine, with its use different spices and Chinese cooking styles is culinary delight here. Malacca’s Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum on Tun Tan Cheng Lock Street is housed in an ancestral home with authentic furniture, ceramics and textiles. | | | | | | | Places Of Interest - Peninsular Malaysia | The State Of Melaka / Malacca |
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