Historical Malacca

Historical Malacca

 

Historical MalaccaMalacca (Melaka) is Malaysia's oldest city, the capital of the state of Malacca . It is located in the north shore of the Strait of Malacca , and Indonesia's Sumatra across the sea . The city was founded in 1403 , was once the capital of the Kingdom of Malacca , Malacca Kingdom in 1402 was established by the拜里米苏拉苏丹Kingdom , China Ming Dynasty called Malacca state , the heyday of the country covering Thailand south to southwest Sumatra . Because of its good location and abundant marine spices and other property resources are coveted by old and new colonialism , in 1511 the Portuguese colonists aggression against Malacca , Malacca in 1528 into the colony, and in 1641 the Dutch occupied Malacca to 1826 becoming part of the British Straits Settlements .History of Malacca was once China 's satellite states in Zheng He 's seven voyages voyage activities , there are five stops Malacca . Every time he is led soldiers Zhunzha in three Baoshan , fleet moored Malacca waters , no inch of land occupied by local , local did not snatch any property , is a true messenger of peace . Today as in the past Malacca people still worship and gratitude Zheng He , many locals also spread with the help of locals Zheng building a wall , the story of the fight against piracy . Malacca is now also left a "Zheng and well ," It is said that Zheng He reached Malacca personally dug . Sweet well water clear, considered holy by the locals for centuries . Raising the Malacca people side. February 20, 1956 , the first Prime Minister of Malaysia, Malaysia Raman declared independence, its ritual is held in Malacca pastures . Due to blockage of the mouth of Malacca and Penang , Singapore, the rise of city status is declining . Today, people can be seen in the Malacca Malay, Chinese , Portuguese populated neighborhoods , you can see the Portuguese Diego gates and St. Paul 's Church, the Dutch Government House , Malacca Mosque and Arab -style Chinese style temple. Numerous monuments changtae overlying rock , slightly run-down , but they who have bears seven centuries glorious kingdom of Malacca and sour story.Malacca TourismMalacca city is not, is the major urban areas around their feet to measure , 2,3 hours is enough. But nearly seven hundred years of colonial history and a number of countries, creating a rich cultural landscape of Malacca , tropical climate and marine geography fusion of Malacca town garden-like style . Malacca is no modern grandeur, no high efficient facilities , and certainly no noisy crowded ; Malacca that street, that lane , that old house to every one here for people old story , rustic life , tranquil mood ; to Malacca often people can not help recalling childhood. Malacca mood to appreciate the beauty of need , because the traffic between Kuala Lumpur and Malacca consuming, leaving those who arrange day trips Malacca only superficial . We went to Malacca in Malaysia before the yearning good stroll , so there is no hurry , as like most ALICE , choosing instead to live two nights in Malacca . Malacca 's main attractions are concentrated in two regions. First, the Netherlands Red area , the second is the mountain regions.Red (Stadthuys) which is constructed in 1650 by the Dutch rulers of the Governor , three hundred years there has been a history of Malacca seat of government agencies , only up to 1980, was changed to Malacca Museum. Malacca museum holds various periods of historical artifacts, including weapons , Old Dutch , Portuguese ancient clothing, Malay wedding costumes, as well as the ancient port of Malacca was moored boats pictures , ancient coins and stamps and so on. Here 's a look at Malacca past lives is still worthwhile. Museum daily 9:00 am - 18: 00pm Open ( where every Friday 12:00 - 15:00 Closed ) , tickets RM5 million children RM2 million.Next to a neighbor with the Red House was built in 1753 is the Christian Church (Christ Church) As the church is a red Dutch -style buildings so also known as "Red Chapel" , this attraction and some called Red House , and some called Red Church , in fact, is a carry on. Red Church the most beautiful work of art is above the altar mural "The Last Supper " by the church ceiling beams cut from the trunk of a tree , there is no other interfaces , handmade church also has two hundred Benches years years , and the building is one of the symbols of the city of Malacca . No fees , can be the way to visit.It is worth mentioning that the reputation of the Malacca " float ." Malacca " floats " are concentrated in the Red Square area , the so-called " float " is similar to our domestic tricycle with colorful garlands , flowers and flower card with the whole wrapped up , visitors sit like exposure to the flowers , and then your coachman Dengzhe street tour, it is truly glamorous , suitable for taking pictures . But expensive , about 1,2 km around RM 20 (RMB 40 ) .St. Paul's Church (St.Pauls Church) St. Paul's Church was built in Sao Paulo Peak, which is 1521 built by a Portuguese general the Catholic Church, it was only after the Dutch occupation of Malacca renamed St. Paul's Church , but in 1753 completed the construction of Christ Red Churchafter St. Paul's Church was the Dutch abandoned it. That is the case, here was converted into a celebrity cemetery. This attraction is a rundown of the top tour of the church and those called heritage monument stands in front of the church hands- Portuguese missionary St. Francis ( translated as Saint Francis ) statue. St. Francis is a legend , his long missionary in the Far East , often visited this chapel in 1553 was buried here. It is said that after his death the corpse does not rot , the Dutch do not believe. Chopped his body right , its hand was bleeding profusely , the Dutch shocked, as a saint.And St. Paul's Church with the foot of the mountain in Sao Paulo attractions are Fort Santiago , the castle is the year in order to prevent the Portuguese occupation of Malacca Kingdom counterattack while the hillside , difficult terrain , all with stone bricks . Castle built 150 years has withstood many attacks inside still stays on , the last Englishman had completely destroyed with the first shot of this rather die than surrender in Stone Town, Shimen only one survived , the locals call it " the city without walls the door . " Castle by locals as the spiritual symbol of Malacca . This year's castle is now only remnants of a fort on top of the tower and its ruins . Only the castle walls and the castle above the bullet next to the abandoned cannon to you narrates the history of that . Fort Santiago and St. Francis Xavier Church is not received tickets , St. Paul's Hill is not high , mounted to the Strait of Malacca is overlooking the distant attractions pleasant thing. Interestingly, from St. Paul walked down the mountain to the sea has been , has a well-preserved Portuguese architectural style village, the Portuguese descendants still live there said the 16th century Portuguese.Malacca Sultan Palace ( Malacca Museum ) : Backed St. Paul's Hill , verdant trees and beautiful environment. The Declaration of Independence Memorial : Located opposite the palace Sudan , originally built in 1912, a unique style of hotel , there was a luxury Malacca club. Now used for exhibitions and artifacts relating to the independence of Malaysia and Malaysia show the history of painting , recording until 31 August 1957 when the country declared independence history of changes .Malacca farms Street , although not too well known , but they are the largest street street : farms Street , Joker Street, Jalan Gelanggang, Stadium Street , Jalan Hang Jebat, Antique Street , Hall Street , Culture Street , of course , If you translate Jonker Street, also can be understood as the Dutch nobility street. And said to the true origin of the farms street name , in fact, evolved from the Hokkien " Street Field Street ." In Hokkien , in general, the " street market " to describe a busy street , and Hokkien "street market " and " chicken " are homonyms , so slowly evolved into farms Street , this field is also similar to Kuala Lumpur Heights Street . In fact, prefer to call the local Chinese culture street , maybe this street is the Chinese culture, the local indigenous culture, a blend of Western culture such as the land it. I like the night farms street lanterns, whole chicken street is vehicle access is prohibited , and both sides of the narrow streets filled with a variety of stalls, bustling with tourists of all colors , that you have never seen snacks , that you can not name the fruit , and more from China Yiwu Small Commodity . Here worn, allows the distance between people closer ; noisy here , but everywhere people may feel warm. Like the state of people's lives here , a small family business, small to pursue , a small busy little happiness.Three Baoshan (Bukit China) , also known as China 's mound. 1409 Polaroid Han Ming emperor to marry the princess and the pro Malacca Sultan , Sultan of Malacca gave this mountain princess for her residence . Built up and down the Baoshan Temple for pure Chinese architectural style, red walls green glazed tiles, cornices , carved beams , is to commemorate the Ming Dynasty Admiral Zheng He visited Malacca was built the temple for a Zheng He statue . Sambo southwest foothills there a temple for the Malacca Sultan Han princess Polaroid built , built in 1673 , all of the materials are shipped from China at that time . Terakado sides of a Chinese couplet: "500 years ago, leaving Der Sheng track Quartet sector significantly souls ." Temple next to an ancient Han Polaroid followers of excavation for the princess , was the main source of fresh water in Malacca , reportedly even drought, wells are inexhaustible . Now this has been called the Wishing Well wells , the legend was cast a coin into the well , he will definitely re-visit Malacca .Visiting Malacca city also has several place can not go . Old chicken rice , which is reviewed by the Hong Kong gourmets Mr. Cai Lan had " chubby , chubby " chicken rice . According to legend, a living before the Chinese in Southeast Asia , in order to be able to eat at work anytime, anywhere convenience food, so Ball up the rice , boiled rice and chicken broth together , wet sticky and delicious, moderate hardness, coupled with mouthwatering chicken or poached chicken to a thick and crisp Ipoh bean sprouts, wheat another drink cold water, really very comfortable. But honestly to me this self-proclaimed picky eaters who do not go on no longer eat after tasting the second desire .Three great-uncle pastry shop, three great-uncle of Malacca , this shop is large, front shop , in Jinsheng farms Street Bridge entrance to Red Square and the bridge across the river, which is very rich in species snacks , food packaging both nostalgia is also fashionable. Three great-uncle whose real name is Chen Liang roll, the Japanese occupied the times to peddle cakes , cakes, mochi for a living, is affable and helpful for the elderly , because at home, ranked third , so the younger generation who affectionately referred to him as three great-uncle . During the war , three great-uncle was distributed to Southeast Asia unfortunate exile , and later take root in Malaysia . After the war, living difficult, so three great-uncle is still a unique confectionery, cake craft survive, because delicious, so word of mouth and thus three great-uncle also became a tourist from Malacca to purchase food gift souvenirs best choice.Baba Nyonya culture , which is a history of the formation of Qi Tema to social phenomena . Early settlers in the Malacca Chinese and local women - Malay women or women Siam offspring of such marriages , so called " Baba " ; rather marry Chinese detachment observe local customs and practices of Chinese husbands of these women , it is called " Nyonya ." " Baba Nyonya ' families and their relatives were essentially closed to get along , they generation to generation, forming a" Baba Nyonya " society. In the long life , in order to not only adapt to the customs of the Chinese community , but also to adapt to the customs of the Malay community in terms of cultural identity in the collision and gradually formed a " Baba Nyonya " culture. They believe that Chinese Confucianism , to comply with the Chinese customs, worship is the Chinese tablets ( such as the Goddess of Mercy , Guan Di , etc. ) and ancestors . Their wedding is also the same with the Chinese , and even according to the traditional way of the wedding , the groom wore a long robe that is , the bride wore dress coat , phoenix coronet and so on. Of course , these " Baba Nyonya " We also have many Chinese in different places, such as talking about " Baba Malay " , which is a standard language with Malaya and Malay dialect differences, and there are many mixed Minnan language vocabulary . " Nyonya " who wear " Nyonya loaded" - " Ge Baya 'or sarong , which is Malay and Indonesian styles of dress ; diet also" Baba -style ", which uses " Baba Nyonya cookingLaw " - a way to Malaysian and Chinese cooking up convergence . And they are also the same as the Malaysian hand or with a spoon and fork to eat , instead of chopsticks, and so on. Old town Nyonya museum tickets RM8, this is a Baroque -style building , which was originally three generations of Chinese ancestry living in Baba 's former residence, built in the 19th century, famous for heavy mahogany furniture . This is Singapore's first two years of the hit drama " The Little Nyonya " shooting location , but unfortunately can not take pictures Nyonya Nyonya Museum will have a leading edge in English while explaining to visit, issued after the end of each visit to a bookmark .Street Malacca Street 88 farms on the ( Great Treasure snack restaurant is Nyonya snack, to a most famous local BABA HENDOL ( Nyonya Pycnogenol ) taste , which is a kind of fruit and Pycnogenol ( green vermicelli -like things ) to do the end of material , above doused red syrup , butter , ice , heat to a positive , sweet , smooth, cold. wonder it often crowds of the store . there is also a Nyonya Restaurant famous street in Shanhai , shop called Nancys Kitchen, it is home Nyonya taste shrimp noodles and fish ball soup is worth a try .Petty 's well worth visiting Malacca " geographer " cafe. Situated in the middle of this farm Street cafe in the movie " Summer Mother Tea " in the coffee shop is in this building, shooting and famous.Boss Zeng Zhaoming , a young man working in the shipping industry in Taiwan , traveling around the world , returned home after Malacca , and friends rented a layer of 200 -year-old joint venture of the old house , it will be transformed into a cafe filled with southern flavor . " Geographer " Nanyang cafe with its unique style in 1999 won second prize Architectural Institute of Malaysia , is now farms Street landmark, night attracts many foreign tourists in this drink and chat . In addition, Holland Street , Malacca River, Heroes' Square , Kampong Geneen mosque, Portuguese galleon , Malacca tower, Malay Sultan large tankers , etc., Malacca is worth quite a few places to roam