HOLIDAY IN MELAKA

welcome to melaka historical city


Melaka , dubbed as The Historical State and also Negeri Bersejarah amongst locals is the third smallest Malaysiaan state, after Perlis and Penang. It is located in the southern region of the Malay Peninsula, on the Straits of Malacca. It borders Negeri Sembilan to the north and the state of Johor to the south. The state's capital is Malacca Town. This historical city centre has been listed as a prominent World Heritage Site of UNESCO since 7th July 2008.


interest place in malacca


kota a farmosa

menara taming sari

perigi hang lipor

replica sheep fighter

muzium

zoo malacca

traditional beca

traditional culture, baba and nyonya

HOLIDAY IN PERAK

PLACES OF INTERESTNature and Adventure

Batu Bersurat (Sacred Rock)Batu Bersurat literally means 'the Stone of Inscriptions'. On this particular huge bolder are an etching of a tiger carrying a child, two round-shaped leaves along with the letters,'If Carlo 1743' and 'VOC,' an acronym for the Dutch East India Company and two round-shaped leaves.The sketches were believed to be the work of grieving soldiers in memory of a Dutch dignitary's son who went missing whilst playing near the stone in 1743, during the reign of Sultan Muzaffar Syah III (1728-1756). One version of the tale was that some of the Malays and Bugis, who disliked the Dutch so much for ill treating the locals, kidnapped and killed the boy. Another version claimed that a tiger ate the boy. From that day, the rock came to be known as the `Batu Bersurat` or `The Rock of Inscriptions'. The rock measures about 10.7 metre long and 4.6 metre wide and stands at 4.3 metre tall. Located on the beach at Teluk Gedung not far from the Dutch Fort.

Kota Belanda (Dutch Fort)T Teluk Gedung lies the 330-year-old stone foundation of a Dutch Fort built in 1670. It was one of the Dutch strongholds against pirates and local Malays. Actually, during the Dutch occupation in the 17th century, tin supplies from Pangkor and the mainland were stored for protection in this fort. As time goes by, the locals were unhappy with the treatment of the Dutch. So, they managed to destroy the fort sometime in 1690. This is not the end because the Dutch then returned in full force to rebuild the fort. After which, 60 soldiers were commissioned to protect the fort until 1743, when it was finally abandoned after a local warrior, Panglima Kulub, and his followers attacked it. Later in 1973, the National Museum undertook its reconstruction to restore as much as possible the remains of the fort for the benefit of tourists. Located at Teluk Gedung village, slightly south of Pulau Pangkor. Just ask the village folks for directions and they will be just too glad to oblige.

Pangkor VillageBefore leaving Pangkor Island

one most not forget to visit the Pangkor Village to get yourself some souvenirs and preserved sea food.

Snake Man of Teluk Gedung

Another attraction of Teluk Gedung is the Snake Man known as Pak Din. He entertains tourist by charming snakes. Don't forget to visit Pak Din for an Interesting snake charming session.

HOLIDAY IN KELANTAN

kelantan located

kelantan is located at the north-east coast of Peninsular Malaysia facing the south China Sea and covers a land area of 14,922 sq km. Its state capital, Kota Bharu, is a bustling town well connected to other major towns in Malaysia serves as the center for Kelantan's administrative and business activities. Kelantan is famed for its unique cultural diversity, white sandy beaches, waterfalls and lush tropical jungle.

place of interest

The best place to appreciate Kelantanese culture and crafts is the capital city, Kota Bharu. A bustling town famed for its ornately decorated trishaws, Kota Bharu offers numerous attractions for the visitor

gelanggang seni

Located on Jalan Mahmud close to the Perdana Hotel, the cultural centre is a veritable showcase of the living heritage of Kelantan. Demonstrations of popular folk arts and pastimes are held daily. Wayang Kulit (shadow puppetry) shows, Silat (the Malay art of self defence) performances, Gasing (Top spinning) displays, Wau (Kite flying) and Rebana (Giant Drum) playing can all be seen at the centre. Evenings see cultural performances featuring traditional Malay music and Wayang Kulit.