Great hotel recommendation by a friend: Holiday Inn Melaka. Clean & spacious. Only downside is it being slightly out of the way. Not a big problem if you're driving but it'll take about 20-30 mins on foot to get to the city center (Jonker Street area). Nice sea view while taking a stroll near the hotel as it is situated right next to the Malacca Strait.
Small night market opposite the hotel selling usual souvenirs, clothes, 'pasar malam' food and exotic animals (like rabbits, geckos, guinea pigs, and baby porcupines!).
Poh San Teng (Bao Shan Ting) temple. Seemed rather popular among tourists, as evident from the bustling business at the fruit stalls outside. Bought some really sweet mangoes and mangosteens.
Colorful city center. Enjoyable to walk around, notwithstanding the sun. In the 2nd photo you can see 2 fearless ladies posing with a snake! And there's an OTT trishaw. Walk further down and you'll find yourself at the start of Jonker Street, where a famous chicken rice ball stall can be spotted (super obvious from the long queue). Didn't want to suffer under the hot sun so we settled for some durian chendol just opposite.
It can get rather packed on weekends so just follow the crowd and walk around the streets to soak in the atmosphere. If by any chance you manage to spot a shop called Christina's, GET THEIR PINEAPPLE TARTS. Just the ones with the pineapple wrapped inside a soft squarish crust.
Didn't take any photos in Kuala Lumpur since we were too busy shopping and eating. But I do recommend you to have a meal at Restoran Oversea.
Did you manage to eat the best chendol in melaka from Jonker 88? I go to melaka several times each year just to eat that! -qy
ReplyDeleteno i didn't! nobody told me about it!! -sulk- will definitely head there again...
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