Monday, December 27, 2010

Malacca Shore Excursion - SuperStar Virgo Cruise

Whilst on board the SuperStar Virgo holiday cruise ship, if you are on the route that stops at Malacca, you can opt for the Malacca shore excursion. However, this is a stop which is not free and easy. You will be required to book your Malacca shore excursion before 2230 hrs the night before. This can be taken as a mini Malacca vacation with a quick overview of the town.

Duration of Malacca shore excursion:- approximately 11 hours
Time to assemble:- 0715 hrs
Price:- SGD75 adult / SGD65 child

Itinerary:-
• St. Paul’s Hill Complex – visit the Independence Memorial, Porta De Santiago and the ruins of St. Paul’s Church

St Paul's Hill

• Bukit Cina – as the name implies, ‘Chinese Hill’ was the official settlement of the entourage that arrived with the Chinese Princess Hang Li Po. She was sent to Malacca by the Ming emperor to marry the Sultan, marking the advent of diplomatic relations between China and Malacca
• Hang Li Po’s Well – built by the followers of Hang Li Po, the well was the only source of water during great droughts. The Dutch enclosed it with stout walls to reserve it for their exclusive use. Today, it enjoys a reputation as a wishing well.

Hang Li Poh well

• Dutch Square – discover the Stadhuys, the Tan Beng Swee Clock Tower, Queen Victoria Fountain and Christ Church

Dutch Square

• Cheng Hoon Teng Temple – one of the oldest Chinese temple in the country, it was built in 1646 with materials shipped from China. Fine workmanship is evident in the ornate decorated mythological figures, carvings, and lacquer work inside the temple
• Jonker Street – authentic artifacts and relic, some dating as far back as 300 years, can be found among a host of interesting collectibles, each with its own history and mystery

Jonker Street

• Baba-Nyonya Heritage Museum – the ancestral home of three generations of a Straits-born Chinese Baba family, the building is now converted into a stunning museum that preserves the unique legacy of the Babas. The Babas combine Chinese and Malay culture, a result of marriages between early Chinese settlers and local Malay women. Over the years, a distinct culture called the Baba Nyonya or Peranakan culture emerged
• Photostop at the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur - one of the world’s tallest buildings

Petronas Twin Towers

• Petaling Street (Chinatown) – this colourful street of shops, restaurants and hawker stalls bustles with vitality. Flanking both sides of this street are shops selling anything from textiles to Chinese herbal medicines.



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