Town of history - Melaka

Last month, hubby and I went to Melaka for a short trip. We have longed to visit this town of history, but the plans before used to failed due to the fact that most of us think that Melaka has nothing much to see. And the actual fact is that the town of Melaka is really very small, one can always finished sight-seeing the city by driving for at most 10 minutes! Visiting Malacca is a unique experience; its rich historical background earned it a World Heritage Site designation in July 2008.

Overall, this trip consist of eat and see only, no shopping was done! We also found that the sun is stronger in Melaka, we sweated like pig! We sweat when we eat, sweat when we walk around, sweat once walking out of the hotel's room. Gosh, I can't stand hot since I have allergy skin, I'll start feeling itchy when I feel too hot. Try imagine a monkey walking on the street? LOL.

However, though it's air is warm in Melaka, I'm sure I'll be back (to eat)!!!

Jonker Walk

In front of a temple near Jonker Street

Christ Church

Muzium Samudera

A Famosa Fort

Chicken ball rice

Another chicken ball rice and delicious cendol - MUST TRY!
It's the most tasty cendol I've ever tried......

Durian cendol near Jonker Walk

Best food in Melaka - Satay celup - MUST TRY!!!

Muzium Sultan Abu Bakar, Pekan

We pass by the Muzium Sultan Abu Bakar when my uncle brought us to Pekan for dinner. Since it was located near the shop where we were going to have our dinner, my cousin, hubby and I walked our way to the museum's main entrance. The time was ticking 6pm when we were there, hence the museum was closed, we were only able to take pictures from outside.

According to the facts I found through internet:

The Sultan Abu Bakar Museum is the state museum of Pahang. Located in the royal town of Pekan, it is only natural that the Royal Galleries merit a thorough inspection as they display a vast range of state regalia and other artifacts that speak of the colorful heritage of the sultanate.

The museum building was built in 1929 to replace the original wooden bungalow built in 1888. Used as the residence of the British Resident for several years, the building underwent several renovations and restorations. During the 2nd World War, it was used as the headquarters of the Japanese Army in Pahang. After the war it was converted into the official palace of the late Sultan Abu Bakar and was renamed Istana Kota Beram. In 1975, the Pahang State Museum Board turned the building into what it is today.

Cherating Beach, Pahang

While we were in Kuantan, hubby's cousin went Cherating Beach for holiday.

So my cousin, hubby and I went Cherating Beach for a visit. Cherating Beach is just half an hour away from Kuantan with the new East Coast Highway.

Cherating is a famous beach town in Pahang, Malaysia. Cherating, located about 47 km north of Kuantan, is famed as the location of Asia’s first Club Mediterranee (Club Med). There are a number of fun activities to do in Cherating including batik painting, where you can paint and design your own print on t-shirts, sarongs and scarves.

Cherating also houses a cultural village and a turtle sanctuary. At the turtle sanctuary, you can learn about the lifecycle of turtles for free. The turtles lay their eggs between July and August, so if you're lucky, you might witness the turtles lay their eggs! Another tourist attraction is cruising up the Cherating River to watch glowing fireflies. Fishing is also an activity enjoyed by many.

Teluk Chempedak, Kuantan, Pahang

More pictures on Teluk Chempedak, Kuantan!

These pictures are taken with my new dslr camera, enjoy!

The best city to live in - Ipoh

If you ask me "where is the best city to live in?", I'll shout out "Ipoh".

Why Ipoh?

Because Ipoh is the place where I was born, was brought up and grown up in. I found hubby in Ipoh, married to him in Ipoh too. I have all my sweet and sour memories here in Ipoh.

Some history lesson:

Ipoh developed into one of Malaysia's main cities due to the booming tin mining industry around the turn of the 19th century. During the British colonial era, Ipoh was Malaysia's second city for administration purposes. There are several notable buildings from the British Colonial era such as the railway station and the town hall. 70% of Ipoh's population is of Chinese origin.

The name Ipoh derives from a local tree, pohon epu or now more commonly known as pokok ipoh. The sap of this plant is poisonous and was used by Orang Asli (indigenous people) to coat the tips of the darts of their blowpipes.

Ipoh was formerly known as "Paloh" (Chinese: 壩羅) among local Chinese, referring to the gigantic mining pump used for early tin ore extraction. It was also called "the Town built on Tin" (Chinese: 锡城) and "City of Millionaires", referring to the vast fortunes made during the boom of the tin mining industries.

Other nicknames include "The Bougainvillea City" and "Shan Cheng" (Chinese: 山城) which means "The Hill City" in the Cantonese dialect.

These days Ipoh is best known for its excellent restaurants, wonderful caves, beautiful temples and famous local dishes. Ipoh is also best known for giving birth to pretty girls!

Melaka trip planning

Melaka is located on the Western Coast of Peninsular Malaysia facing the Straits of Melaka.

I wanted to go Melaka. I've have been there long long time ago. And because I have got my DSLR, I could have get lots of great pictures there. Delicious nyonya food is a main attraction for me too!

I have listed here the must go places in Melaka. If possible, hubby and I will stay in Melaka for one night during Chinese New Year's holiday.

• Jonker Street - Known worldwide among famous antique collectors as one of the best places to hunt and bargain for antiques.

• Christ Church - Built in 1753 by Dutch to commemorate a century of their rule.

• Hang Li Poh's Well - It is said that the well never dried up, not even during times of extreme drought. It has long since been converted into a wishing well.

• Maritime Museum - Get a closer look at Melaka from the famed Malay Sultanate of the 14th century to the Portuguese era, the Dutch era and the British era.

• Baba-Nonya Heritage Museum - Art and objects illustrating Malaysia’s wide cultural diversity are on display in this restored home.

• Porta de Santiago - The only remaining gateway of the formerly massive A’Famosa fortress.

• Melaka Town Square - Town center during Dutch colonial times.

I'm recruiting friends to go Melaka with us, most of them doesn't want to go because "nothing to see"!