The Stadthuys

🎠 Malacca is an ancient cultural city Years of accumulation and sedimentation have enriched its cultural heritage 🎠 Just wandering around, you can see the traces of history Experience the feelings that Malay culture brings to us * 🏡 Dutch Red Square 🏡 The Red Square features Dutch-style architecture, with thick hardwood, iron chains, and stone walls making it solid and simple. A red house that is super photogenic for taking pictures. 📍 Address: Located near the city square in the center of town, opposite the Christ Church * 🛕 Malacca Strait Mosque 🛕 The Malacca Strait Mosque is built on the man-made Malacca Island. The mosque looks beautiful under the sunset glow, with the golden dome set against the setting sun. Sitting on the seawall by the sea and admiring this beautiful scene is a very pleasant thing. 📍 Address: On the seaside of the east side of the Malacca River mouth * ⛪️ St. Paul's Church ⛪️ Built in 1521 by the Portuguese. The famous missionary St. Francis is buried here, and there is a statue of Father St. Francis in front of the church. After the Dutch occupied Malacca in 1670, they used the church as a fortress, and many bullet holes can still be seen on the outer walls today. 📍 Address: Located on Flag-Raising Hill at the mouth of the Malacca River * 🏯 Porta de Santiago 🏯 The fortress was built by the Portuguese when they occupied Malacca in 1511, and was bombarded and destroyed by the Dutch in 1607, with only the gate surviving. The fortress is regarded by locals as the spiritual symbol of Malacca. 📍 Address: Located at the foot of St. Paul's Hill

I have turned another page of this world, this book —— Stepping into the historical and geographical Malacca🌊 ✨✨Let's talk about the things to note when going to Malacca: ✅ It is recommended to go on Fridays and weekends, as many shops are open then. Many shops are closed from Monday to Wednesday (we went on Monday and Tuesday and many places were closed) ✅ For taxis, it is suggested to use the AirAsia app, as it offers the cheapest fares. (Malacca is not big, and taxi fares are generally around 6 or 7 Malaysian Ringgit) ✅ You can book bus tickets on the red bus, the bus station is a bit far, so it's advised to allow enough time. (We bought our tickets at the self-service machine at the station when we saw a suitable time, it was not crowded and faster, the manual ticket counter is slower) ✅ Malacca is very safe, we two girls walked back after eating supper after 10 pm without worrying about danger ✅ The people of Malacca are also very nice, whether asking for directions or looking for someone to exchange money at the station, they are very enthusiastic. (I even met a local who directly helped me by giving me money, grateful heart) ✅ Malacca has a Jonker Street night market every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, which is very lively 👉Travel route: Malacca is small, and it's possible to arrange a one-day visit. We wanted to slowly experience Malacca, so we planned two days. DAY1⃣️: City citywalk: Jonker Street➡️Dutch Square➡️St. Paul's Hill➡️Sultanate Palace➡️Church of St. Paul DAY2⃣️: Boat trip on the Malacca River (30 Malaysian Ringgit per person)➡️Malacca Strait Mosque (watch the sunset) 📷Photo spots: 1⃣️Dutch Square Red House: Appreciate the Dutch architectural features, it is recommended to go to the second floor for the best shooting location 2⃣️Church of Saint Paul: Climb the hill from the Red House, about 10-15min, to see the oldest church in Malacca⛪️ and you can also overlook the sea of Malacca from above 3⃣️Jonker Street: In Hokkien, 'Jie Chang Street' is transliterated here as Jonker Street, where you can enjoy coffee, shop around (be cautious as there are many products from Yiwu), 4⃣️Malacca Strait Mosque🕌️: Don't miss this place when you come to Malacca, a good spot to watch the sunset, and also the blue Atlantic 👗👗 Girls can try the local Nyonya costume, which is quite distinctive and highly compatible with Malacca. 40 Malaysian Ringgit per set (all are washed after wearing), if you don't wear a white tank top, you will be asked to buy one. You can go to the Nyonya Museum to take pictures.

📍When it comes to Malaysia, the ancient city of Malacca is always an unavoidable topic. 🔍During the Ming Dynasty, the navigator Zheng He led his fleet to the Western Seas seven times, anchoring in Malacca on five of those voyages. Over time, multiple nations and various cultures have intersected and overlapped here, leaving behind countless cultural heritages. Thus, Malacca City has now been officially listed as a World Heritage Site. 📌Interestingly, the first batch of Chinese who settled in Malaysia intermarried with the local Malays, and their descendants are known as 'Baba' for males and 'Nyonya' for females, forming a unique Chinese ethnic group and 'Nyonya culture' in Malaysia. However, with the passage of time, in order to maintain their respective lineages, the number of Nyonya and Baba has been decreasing, but Nyonya and Baba culture has continued to spread in Malaysia. 🖇️For example, on this day we arrived at the ancient city of Malacca, and the hotel we stayed in is called Baba House, which, as the name suggests, is a Baba culture-themed hotel. The exterior is a blue and white villa, but inside it is filled with scenes of the old days of Chinese life in Malaysia, such as the meticulously designed skywells and water wells in Chinese residences, and huge murals marked with Chinese characters (including Minnan dialect). The hotel has a restaurant, and next door are merchants, with historical sites all over the street, such as the Yong Chun Hui Guan (belonging to Fujian), and the hotel's rooftop even has a leisure spa pool from which you can overlook the entire ancient city. 🌂When here, it's best to put on a set of Baba Nyonya attire, hold an oil-paper umbrella, stroll through the ancient city, and perhaps visit the Straits Cultural Pavilion to experience the making of Nyonya cakes, reliving an old Nanyang dream. 🚶Not far from the hotel is Jonker Street in Malacca, also known as Malaysia's 'Chinatown', which has an exotic atmosphere while retaining many Chinese cultural features. You can choose to walk or book a Malacca trishaw to take you around. 🏨This is an ancient street with a history of over 600 years, where Buddhist temples, Taoist temples, mosques, and churches are everywhere, and Chinese-style ancient houses shine alongside Nanyang and Portuguese-style architecture, with every snapshot looking like a masterpiece. 🍴The street also has the famous specialty store 'San Shu Gong' and Lin Ji Chicken Rice, which has been passed down through three generations, a must-try for foodies. ♦️A popular attraction is the 'Dutch Red Square', which has withstood four hundred years of vicissitudes and still looks as good as new from a distance. It is said that this red building is one of the oldest Dutch structures in Southeast Asia. The red bricks used for its construction were specially transported from the Netherlands, hence its name. 📷Countless tourists crowd every day to take photos with the Red Square, because its bright red color is simply too attractive. The best spot for taking photos is the two-story building opposite the Red Square, where standing in front of the balcony railing allows you to avoid the bustling crowd below and easily get a close-up photo with the Red Square. 🏨In addition to the Red Square, there are also the clock tower, St. Paul's Hill, and the ancient gate of St. James nearby, as well as the Zheng He Museum. Of course, there are also boat tours and trishaws, and it would take more than a day to explore everything in detail. ♦️Red Square interior visiting hours: Daily 9:00-17:30, closed on Mondays (except on public holidays) ♦️If you're only taking photos of the exterior of the building, you can do so at any time.

🏠🏠 The Stadthuys, also known as the Dutch Red Square, is one of the most famous landmarks of the city. 🇲🇾🇲🇾 This 17th-century building has witnessed the historical transformation of Malacca from the Dutch colonial period to the present day. 📸📸 📸📸 Visiting the Stadthuys is like traveling back to an era filled with exoticism and adventure. 🏰🏰 Its red walls and white windows have become a classic image in the cameras of countless tourists. 📸📸 🌅🌅 As the sun sets, the Stadthuys is even more quaint and beautiful in the afterglow of the sunset. 🌅🌅 It is a paradise for photography enthusiasts, where every photo captures the unique charm of Malacca. 📸📸 🎭🎭 The Stadthuys is not only a witness to history but also a fusion of cultures. 🎭🎭 Here, you can learn about the influence of Dutch, Portuguese, British, and other cultures on Malacca. 🇳🇱🇵🇹🇬🇧 🏠🏠 The Stadthuys of Malacca is a must-visit place for every tourist coming to Malacca. 🏠🏠 It is not only a mark of history but also a symbol of the spirit of Malacca. 🇲🇾🇲🇾