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From the Kancil Guest House, just take a 10-minute walk to Jalan Kota, where the main attractions of historical Malacca are situated. See the Light and Sound show at Padang Pahlawan or take a ride on the bullock-carts. The weather-beaten A Formosa stands tall to welcome you to Malacca. Accessed St. Paul's Church from A Formosa. At the foot of St. Paul's Hill, see the Sultanate Palace, built based on the "Sejarah Melayu" (the Malay Annals). A short distance away, The Stadthuys built in 1650 for the Dutch governors, now houses the Historic Museum and the Ethnography Museum. Walk towards the Malacca River to discover the red Christ Church built in 1753 by the Dutch, the Malaysian Youth Museum and St. Francis Xavier's Church. Cross the Malacca River to see the other attractions of historical Malacca. Amid narrow streets, the Mausoleums of Hang Jebat and Hang Kasturi, two of Malacca's celebrated knights, are found. Some of the oldest religious buildings are also here: Cheng Hoon Teng's Chinese temple, Kampong Hulu's Mosque, Kampong Kling's Mosque and the Sri Poyyatha Vinayagar Moorthi Hindo Temple. Antique collectors must see the shops along Jonker Street (now known as Jalan Hang Jebat) and a visit to The Baba and Nyonya Heritage, a private museum on Straits born Chinese heritage, should not be missed. From Kancil Guest House, wake up early for a jog in Bukit China (Chinese Hill), the largest Chinese cemetery outside China! Get refreshed as you view Chinese graves that date back to the Ming Dynasty. Or choose to jog in Bukit St. John, which is nearer to Kancil, and wonder why the guns in St. John's Fort are facing inland instead of the sea. In the late afternoon, cycle or take a slow walk to the Portuguese Settlement. See the Portuguese Square or better known as "Mini Lisbon" and enjoy some unique Portuguese and local food al fresco next to the Straits of Malacca. Or you can eat at any of the coffee-shops along Jalan Parameswara that are very busy at night. Savour the oyster omelette, char kuay teow, BBQ chicken wings, wan ton noddles and many other local delights at RM1-4 each serving! For a change, from the Kancil Guest House, walk towards Jalan Kota and cut across the Padang Pahlawan to Mahkota Parade, a modern shopping complex. Feast in air-conditioned comfort in fast food restaurants, the food court or the many specialty restaurants. Very spacious and clean, like Kancil, the shopping complex houses many shops, a departmental store, a skating rink and other conveniences. Go to the islands! Set off early in the morning for the jetties at the mouth of Malacca River, along Jalan Merdeka. You have a choice of Pulau Besar or Pulau Upeh.

A Formosa The Stadthuys The Christ Church Hang Jebat Mausoleum St. Paul's Church Kampong Kling's Mosque The Baba and Nyonya Heritage

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