Road Trip to The Historical City of Malacca!

Apologies for the lack of posts. Been busy with assignments and stuff.

Anyways, about 2 months ago, my boyfriend and I went for a road trip to Malacca! We rented a car(MYR80 for 12 hours). The fuel usage for this trip is MYR70. The toll fare is about MYR12.50 one way. Melacca city is 1.5 hours drive away from Semenyih, Selangor. We made it there in time for lunch! :)

Upon arrival, we went to the Tourist Information Centre to obtain a map of the city.

For Muslims, looking for a place to pray, they have a place for you at the first floor of the building. After taking a map, we made our way for food.

First up, the famous chicken rice balls! or not so famous. 

I tried the one at Chung Wah as I've read about it in a lot of food blogs. It is located at Jonker Street. The beginning of the street, so to speak.

Look at the queue!! Not to mention it is under the hot sun! I waited about 15 minutes to eat here.

While waiting for my food to be served ...

Surprisingly, it is rather cooling in the shop. A relief from waiting under the hot sun.

They don't ask how many people are dining. They just serve according to how many people are seated at the table.

Honestly speaking, the chicken rice here was a disappointment. The chicken is too salty. The rice is too wet. The only thing that made it special was the fact that the rice is rolled into a ball. 

Not to mention that I find the guy who served us was rather proud. My boyfriend happened to be a Muslim. And I asked if the food here is Halal and can be eaten by Muslims. He raised his voice and answered, 'OF COURSE OUR CHICKEN CAN BE EATEN! It is not poisoned! Only no 'Halal' sign mah!'

His response upsets me. My boyfriend, who is Egyptian, did not understand the exchange of our conversation as it was in Chinese, realized that I was upset. He told me to go ahead and eat while he waited for me. Anyways, felt guilty as he just sit there while I eat.

After filling my tummy, we went for sight seeing!

Love this picture! <3

From across the Melacca River

 There is this really famous fountain in Melacca. It is none other than the Queen Victoria's Fountain! Tried taking selfies with the fountain in view but all the pictures end up looking like a disaster. End up stopping an elderly couple to help us take a picture! :)

Queen Victoria's Fountain

Clock Tower

Next stop, the Church!

*Actually I'm just taking picture of any red buildings that I assume is supposed to be the tourist attraction spot

Background Info on the church

Inside view

 As we were leaving the church, we saw a lot of Trishaw in line! They are just so colorful!

Here's one picture with a closer view of the trishaw.

Moving along, this is the St Paul's Church. When we arrive, they had just finish a mass. Really love the design of the church.

Inside

We somehow lost our way while trying to get to the Palace that is indicated on the map that we took from the Information Centre. We manage to find our way back to the fountain though. Just next to the fountain, there are stalls set up by the locals. You can get your souvenirs here. They sell everything from toys to headwear to key chains and others. I even found wooden katana here!

Anyways, it was a Friday and I made boyfriend missed his Friday prayers because of wanting to eat chicken rice *guilty* ><
So, we made our way to the Tourist Information Centre(first floor) for him to pray. Took this picture while waiting for him to pray.

This one is taken on the first floor. According to boyfriend, in the olden days, they beat the drum to inform Muslims that it is time to pray.

  

Then, we made our way to the ship(Maritime Museum Complex). It is located by the river, somewhere near the Tourist Information Centre. It cost MYR 3 for local tourist(me) and MYR 6 for foreigner(him).

Entrance Tickets

Side View of the ship

Aye ! All aboard!!

This museum is located just by the replica of the ship. Honestly, there is nothing much here. You can get some souvenirs here. By 'some', I really mean a little. Or may be because I'm local, I don't find anything worth buying here. Nonetheless, drop by here to have a look, since you have already paid for the entrance fee. :)

Another place that you should definitely take the time to see if you are ever in Malacca. Its the Menara Taming Seri! Basically its the Taming Seri Tower if you prefer it in English.

Ticket Counter

Pricing

My tickets & Pricings

As you can see, they will ask where do you come from and such. For local tourists, you are entitled to a 50% discount. My ticket only cost MYR 10 instead of MYR20! :D

The ticketing lady don't really bother to listen to what you say properly. For example, she just randomly put that my boyfriend is from Singapore when he told her that he is not Malaysian.

Anyways, we took quite a few pictures during the ride, including selfies which I'm sure you have no interest in. So, the pictures of Malacca from the top of the tower!

Particularly like this one! <3

Okay, this post is getting too long. Will just wrap things up ..

After that, we went for the famous crepe cake at Nadeje, Coconut milkshake at Klebang, the Mahkota Parade Mall and end the trip by going to Jonker street!

Will post pictures and details in the next post! Stay tuned ..

Much love,
Jas xx