Malacca River

Hey there! Let me tell you about my colorful stroll along Malacca River in Malaysia. It was like stepping into a whole new world full of surprises, from mouthwatering treats and street art to breathtaking historical buildings that had me feeling like a time traveler. Picture this: I'm walking along the riverbank, and all of a sudden, the air is filled with the most amazing aromas. Restaurants and bars line the waterfront, offering an incredible variety of tasty treats. I couldn't resist digging into authentic Malaysian dishes and washing them down with refreshing drinks while enjoying the cool breeze and stunning views. But here's the best part – the street art! Everywhere I looked, there were jaw-dropping displays of vibrant colors and creativity. I mean, who needs an art museum when you have the entire city as your canvas? The murals, graffiti, and sculptures told stories of culture and history, making me feel like I was walking through a living, breathing gallery. My stroll along the Malacca River was an absolute blast! The mix of scrumptious food, colorful street art, and historical sites made it a memorable trip. #malaysia #melaka #mytriplog #history #awesompic

Located by the Malacca River, this Bang Kheng Cafe is a renovated old shophouse, which has largely retained its antique decor. It is adorned with various antiques and retro props, and the soothing strains of classical music play in the background. Enjoying coffee and delicacies here truly offers a unique charm. The cafe prides itself on the homemade bread prepared personally by the proprietress, freshly baked every day. The selection of bread includes Sourdough, Focaccia, or Toast, which can also be paired with mushroom soup, cauliflower soup, curry soup, and more. Ban Kheng Cafe Address: 25, Jalan Bunga Raya, Kampung Jawa 75100 Melaka.

I have turned another page of this world, this book —— Stepping into the historical and geographical Malacca🌊 ✨✨Let's talk about the things to note when going to Malacca: ✅ It is recommended to go on Fridays and weekends, as many shops are open then. Many shops are closed from Monday to Wednesday (we went on Monday and Tuesday and many places were closed) ✅ For taxis, it is suggested to use the AirAsia app, as it offers the cheapest fares. (Malacca is not big, and taxi fares are generally around 6 or 7 Malaysian Ringgit) ✅ You can book bus tickets on the red bus, the bus station is a bit far, so it's advised to allow enough time. (We bought our tickets at the self-service machine at the station when we saw a suitable time, it was not crowded and faster, the manual ticket counter is slower) ✅ Malacca is very safe, we two girls walked back after eating supper after 10 pm without worrying about danger ✅ The people of Malacca are also very nice, whether asking for directions or looking for someone to exchange money at the station, they are very enthusiastic. (I even met a local who directly helped me by giving me money, grateful heart) ✅ Malacca has a Jonker Street night market every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, which is very lively 👉Travel route: Malacca is small, and it's possible to arrange a one-day visit. We wanted to slowly experience Malacca, so we planned two days. DAY1⃣️: City citywalk: Jonker Street➡️Dutch Square➡️St. Paul's Hill➡️Sultanate Palace➡️Church of St. Paul DAY2⃣️: Boat trip on the Malacca River (30 Malaysian Ringgit per person)➡️Malacca Strait Mosque (watch the sunset) 📷Photo spots: 1⃣️Dutch Square Red House: Appreciate the Dutch architectural features, it is recommended to go to the second floor for the best shooting location 2⃣️Church of Saint Paul: Climb the hill from the Red House, about 10-15min, to see the oldest church in Malacca⛪️ and you can also overlook the sea of Malacca from above 3⃣️Jonker Street: In Hokkien, 'Jie Chang Street' is transliterated here as Jonker Street, where you can enjoy coffee, shop around (be cautious as there are many products from Yiwu), 4⃣️Malacca Strait Mosque🕌️: Don't miss this place when you come to Malacca, a good spot to watch the sunset, and also the blue Atlantic 👗👗 Girls can try the local Nyonya costume, which is quite distinctive and highly compatible with Malacca. 40 Malaysian Ringgit per set (all are washed after wearing), if you don't wear a white tank top, you will be asked to buy one. You can go to the Nyonya Museum to take pictures.

👫 This year, Malaysia should definitely be on the list of destinations for traveling abroad with kids. 📃Visa-free for one year, saving a family thousands in visa fees. Short-distance flight✈️, only 3-4 hours, so no worries about kids not adapting to the plane. 🇲🇾Safe Southeast Asian country, Malaysia is very close to Singapore. Diverse and fun activities, 🐒close encounters with small animals, and exploring the historical footprints of Zheng He. 🍛Plenty of delicious food, suitable for both kids and parents with a Chinese palate. Excellent temperature and air quality, 🏝summer attire all year round, no worries about temperature changes. · Kuala Lumpur—Petronas Towers, complete with shopping and dining. ▪️As the capital, Kuala Lumpur has many shopping spots that parents can't miss, such as the National Zoo, McDonald's Street, Petronas Towers, and the National Mosque. It's recommended to hire a car for a day to tour Kuala Lumpur without wasting time! · Malacca—Explore the historical footprints of Zheng He with your kids. ▪️Experience the historical city of Malacca, with various surprises for kids like graffiti houses and the Maritime Museum showcasing the Malacca Sultanate. · Selangor—Sky Mirror and close encounters with small animals. ▪️Take quirky photos at the Sky Mirror where the sky meets the sea, and get close to silvered leaf monkeys and fireflies, and watch eagles hunt. · Langkawi—Island hopping at five different islands. ▪️Let the kids embrace the beach and sea, with natural clear waters, sand play, sunsets, mangroves, and sea fishing activities that will make them lose track of time. · Experience local culture—Dress in local traditional clothing. ▪️Try on the Nyonya attire in Malacca and local Islamic clothing to let the kids experience different cultures in Malaysia. · / Malaysia Family Travel Itinerary / 📎DAY1: Arrive in Kuala Lumpur → Stay at a Kuala Lumpur hotel 📎DAY2: One-day tour of Kuala Lumpur (recommended to hire a car for the family) 📎DAY3: Putrajaya (Pink Mosque) → Malacca (Maritime Museum, Dutch Square, Malacca River) 📎DAY4: One-day tour of Selangor (Sky Mirror, mangroves, fireflies, eagle watching) 📎DAY5: Kuala Lumpur → Langkawi (Wildlife Park) → Stay in Langkawi 📎DAY6: One-day island hopping tour in Langkawi (Pregnant Maiden Island, Lion Island, sea fishing, Wet Rice Island, Crystal Island BBQ) 📎DAY7: Return · 🚙A seven-day tour around Kuala Lumpur without too much hassle, 👩‍👩‍👧‍👦allows you to experience culture, explore nature, and enjoy water activities and island hopping, feeling the different charms of Malaysia. · ▪️For traveling abroad with kids and family, it's recommended to hire a car to visit various desired places without restrictions. ▪️Or join small group day tours and combine the attractions you want to visit. ▪️For island hopping tours in Langkawi, Sabah, and Semporna, you must book through a travel agency.