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Melaka (formerly Malacca) <Previous Page Malacca (Malay: Melaka) is a small state in southern part of the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia. It is located between Johor and Negeri Sembilan states. Melaka was Malaysia's first city. It was built on the trading empires of spices and textiles, and has a history soaked in the blood of battles as rival colonial powers challenged each other to take hold of the port. In its glorious 15-century heyday, it was the most vital port in Southeast Asia, with as many as 2,000 ships docked there. Today, among the high-rise buildings, the colonial past remains in the architecture and monuments. A'Famosa Resort - A theme park resort complete with golf course and safari park located near Simpang Ampat. A'Famosa Resort is a prestigious resort development and with a unique of 'Total Resort Living' concept in Malaysia. The Resort is span over 1,300 acres of lush unspoiled land, offers you a complete leisure haven that capture the essence of history. A'Famosa Resort's current operational facilities include an 27-hole golf course, Equestrian Club, bungalows, hotel, banquet convention facilities, A'Famosa Water World, Animal World, Cowboy Town and Sport and Recreation (microlight, paint ball, horse riding, fishing, cycling, etc). There are many, many more projects in the pipeline, making A'Famosa Resort - The Name In Holiday Living!!! The A'Famosa Resort Hotel offers highly comfortable, spacious as well fully-equipped rooms to cater for the modern-day traveller. Each of these rooms is equipped with its own balcony allowing its occupant a superb view of the resort's surroundings. The hotel is ably supported by a convention facilities, dining, and entertainment outlets. Melaka Tour - A tour of historical Melaka will take in St John's Port for a panoramic view, Bandar Hilir, the oldest area of the city, St Paul's Hill, and the well-known Fort De Santiago. A visit to Jonker Street, known as 'Antique Row', the Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, the Transquerah Mosque, St Peter's Church and Bukit Cina, an ancient Chinese burial site is also recommended. Other places of note are the Melaka Bridge, Dutch Square, The Town Hall, Clock Tower, the Queen Victoria Jubilee Fountain, Christchurch, and the Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum. There are many interesting mosques and temples, as well as Anglican and Catholic churches. Beaches and Islands - Pantai Kundor - Nearest beach to Malacca City Tanjung Bidara - Probably the best beach in the state. Pulau Besar - A resort island off the coast south of Malacca City Back To Previous Page Add This To Your Own Tailor Made Holiday

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