Melaka (Malacca) is the place where a lot of the history of Malaysia began. From the establishment of the Melaka kingdom in early 1400s, to the Portuguese occupation in 1511, the Dutch in 1641, to the British in 1824 and the independence of Malaysia in 1957, we sat through a shirt discourse of the history of the Malayan lands. This is our 3rd virtual tour of locations in Malaysia. Check out our previous virtual tours of Kuala Lumpur and Penang Island.
We had over 30 people joining in this 90 minute virtual tour of Melaka. This session was not recorded since I have discontinued my GSuite license, and I would be glad to repeat for others who are keen who have missed it.
Original RSVP: https://maps.google.com/localguides/meetup/melaka-guided-virtual-tour
Our virtual tour started with a short sharing of the history of the Kingdom of Melaka, how why it became an important trade location, and also why it became a part of the important history of the world. Melaka being located right in the middle of the trade route between Europe, Middle East, India, China and the rest of the Eastern world, made it a location to be envied and sought after by the European powers at that time.
We then started our virtual tour as we went through historical timelines of the occupation of the Portuguese, Dutch and British by visiting about 20 historical sites and attractions throughout the historical city.
The places we visited through Google Maps and Street View included the below.
Melaka Virtual Tour Shared List
https://goo.gl/maps/XmZtJJShsPQfNijn9
- Melaka 0 Mile
https://goo.gl/maps/eP6h7N2UfmuoJfkt9 - Stadhuys
https://goo.gl/maps/TbQrP1FCTt92dEbb9 - Clock Tower
https://goo.gl/maps/SJKpfq1BpnCv8QhQA
3a) Queen Victoria Fountain
https://goo.gl/maps/xN7crmLQ66BwXU7v9
3b) Christ Church
https://goo.gl/maps/dsjm1uJ8eB533ZGr7 - A Famosa
https://goo.gl/maps/QDPZijMPNpzQejGQ6 - Independence Memorial
https://goo.gl/maps/4vBmNdcxNW9DvV2T7 - Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum
https://goo.gl/maps/2XqHtSBKy9G32Zsq5 - St Paul’s Hill/Church
https://goo.gl/maps/1ePg2bsAoYqj6Gdi8
8 ) St Francis Xavier Church
https://goo.gl/maps/jWyzBmES1yQN8Uci9
St Peter’s Church
https://goo.gl/maps/nh7W8JThJyCfBWmC7 - Flor de La Mar Museum
https://goo.gl/maps/DgRNAgMFiFFT8QGQ9 - Melaka Cruise Center
https://goo.gl/maps/WFxtobK7o35nqGNx5 - Jonker Street and Weekend Night Market
https://g.page/jonker-street-night-market?share - Cheng Hoon Teng Temple
https://goo.gl/maps/uuZ9kTVvimy7MrCi8 - Kampung Kling Mosque
https://goo.gl/maps/DmbDxBPCQwcdKTCm7 - Sri Poyyatha Vianyaga Moorthy Temple
https://goo.gl/maps/WQxXL6szDHviSYxq9 - St John’s Hill
https://goo.gl/maps/nuaUTF5qeRwavy2z8 - Pantai Puteri / Kundor
https://goo.gl/maps/qP8GtRfZRRy5nRCt7
After the very nostalgic virtual tour, we experienced a short sharing of delicious local food in Melaka. From the traditional pastries (kuih) to delicious deserts like cendol, to local favorites like chicken rice ball, satay celup, popiah and much more. [Picture below]
For friends who are keen to read more about Melaka, check out previous posts in Connect
24 hours in Melaka Part 1: The sites
24 hours in Melaka Part 2: The food
Thanks everyone for being part of this virtual tour.
#Streetview #Melaka #Malacca #VirtualTour
*All photos shared and used in the virtual tour and the post are taken personally by myself
