Malaysia’s state of Selangor is home to Sepang and the area is also known as the Gold Coast. It is an extremely popular tourist destination.

To enjoy Sepang and Malaysia in the lap of luxury, an excellent choice would be the AVANI Sepang Resort with its blend of beautiful location, upmarket accommodation, facilities and services coupled with tropical relaxation and great adventure. Among the many things to do in Sepang are trips to nearby interesting sites including Melaka just 49 miles or 78.84 km away.

Malaysia has a colourful history and the state Malacca (currently Melaka) though one of the smallest states, has one of the most interesting histories in the country.

There are many Historical Malacca Tours to choose from and some are day trips.
Malacca was governed not only by Malaysia but also by the Portuguese, Dutch and English and this has contributed to its rich historical heritage. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site Malacca still has well-preserved buildings in the architectural styles of Peranakan, Portuguese, Dutch and British. Many of these shop houses and mansions have been converted to hotels and galleries.

Madan Portuguese is still home to Portuguese mixed Eurasians speaking a Creole mixed with archaic Portuguese. The Porta – de- Santiago (A Famosa) is the gateway to the historic Fort built by the Portuguese to consolidate their power in Malacca. When the Dutch seized power from the Portuguese they put their VOC insignia on the Fort and it can be seen even today on the shield of the soldier on the right-hand side of the logo.When the British came to power they originally started to demolish the great Fortress but the demolishment was stopped by Sir Stamford Raffles.

St.Paul’s Hill is surrounded by other historical sites. Climb uphill and you come to one of the greatest historical icons in Malaysia, St. Paul’s Church built in 1521. It is now a part of the Malacca Museum Complex. St .Peters Church is the oldest Catholic Church in the country and the building of it was commenced by Portuguese Catholics in 1710. The Church was completed during the Dutch era and it is now a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The Cheng Hoon Teng Chinese Temple or “Temple of Green Cloud” depicts Chinese architecture in Malacca and is one of the oldest functioning temples in the country. Located near Harmony Street, it is beautifully decorated.
The Dutch Square and the Queen Victora Memorial Fountain have the same location in Malacca Town Square. The buildings in the Dutch Square are painted red and therefore, it is also called the Red Square. The Stadthuys (City Hall in Dutch) is located in the Dutch Square and now functions as a Museum of History and Ethnography and showcases traditional costumes etc., which bring to mind Malacca’s history. These and many other heritage sites make it well worthwhile to embark on a historical tour of Malacca.

 

Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers. Google+