MELAKA THE HISTORICAL CITY

Lying in the southern part of Peninsular Malaysia between the states of Johor and Negeri Sembilan, Melaka was an important trading post in the country's early history, attracting traders from around the region and even the rest of the world.

Melaka is 149 km from Kuala Lumpur and 216 km from Johor Bahru, easily accessible by highway from these cities.

Founded by a prince called Parameswara, Melaka rose to become a powerful port due to its strategic location on the Straits of Malacca at the center of the early trading route between east and west.

Melaka was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008.

Memories of places I have visited at Melaka: 

1. Take a walk Down Memory Lane : Bandar Hilir Melaka
2. Take a walk Down Memory Lane : Ayer Keroh, Melaka
3. SLEEPY LUBOK CINA
4. DOWN MEMORY LANE: KAMPUNG LIFE
5. PELIHARA MERIAM USIA 500 TAHUN

HANG TUAH WELL

Hang Tuah was a legendary Malay warrior during the early days of the Melaka Sultanate. Kampung Duyong is believed to be the village of Hang Tuah. The village is right beside the Hang Tuah Well, about 8 km from the city center. 

I was on a site visit to Melaka with trainees from the Pusat Latihan Ternakan Ayam, Ayer Keroh, Melaka on 26 September 1994. It was like a step back into the heart of Malay folklore. 

In 1994, Kg.Duyong was a traditional, quite Malay village. There were no large-scale museum complexes of paved parking lots for tour buses. Visitors typically reached the well by driving through narrow village roads line with wooden houses on stilts and fruit trees.

Many visitors in 1990's came specifically to collect the water in bottles. It was widely believed those day to have healing properties or the power to bring good luck. 

HANG LI PO WELL

Legend has it that the Chinese Emperor sent his daughter, Princess Hang Li Po, to marry Sultan Mansur Shah. The well (also known as Perigi Raja or King's well) was said to have been built by the Princess's followers in 1459 as the main source of water supply. 

In retaliation against the Portuguese, the Sultan ordered the well to be poisoned, and many died as a result. 

The local belief is that the well has never dried up, even during times of drought. The local lore suggests that if you toss a coin into the well, you are destines to return to Melaka one day. 

 The well is located at the foot of Bukit Cina, next to the Sam Po Kong Temple, just 1 km from the city center. 

Feature	Hang Tuah Well	Hang Li Po Well
Location	Kampung Duyong (Village)	Bukit Cina (City Centre)
Primary Theme	Spiritual / Mystical / Healing	Historical / Strategic / Diplomatic
Visual Style	Open wooden pavilion	Walled-in stone "fort"
The "Hook"	Seeing the "White Crocodile"	Tossing a coin to return to Melaka

TUN TEJA MAUSOLEUM

MERLIMAU, JASIN, MELAKA

It is the burial place of Tun Teja Ratna Bengala, consort of Sultan Mahmud Shah, who ruled Melaka from 1458 until 1511 (the last Sultan of Melaka).Located in Merlimau, about 24 km from Melaka city.

Back in 1994, during my visit, to get there you would have to drive through the lush greenery of paddy fields. The tomb is tucked away from the main Muar-Melaka road. 

Who was Tun Teja?

Tun Teja Ratna Benggala was the daughter of the Bendahara (Prime Minister) of Pahang. She was legendary for her extraordinary beauty and grace. Her story is one of the most famous romantic tragedies in Malay history:

• The Abduction: According to the Hikayat Hang Tuah, the Sultan of Melaka (Sultan Mahmud Shah) was obsessed with her beauty. He sent Hang Tuah to bring her to Melaka.
• The Betrayal: Using a "love potion" (or sheer charm), Hang Tuah convinced her to flee with him. It was only when they reached Melaka that she realized she was not to marry her rescuer (Hang Tuah), but the Sultan.
• The Death: In 1511, when the Portuguese attacked Melaka, the royal family fled toward Muar. Tun Teja, who was already frail and ill, could not survive the arduous journey. She passed away in Merlimau and was buried there on the spot, while the Sultan continued his retreat.

Visiting Tun Teja’s tomb in the 90s was a reminder of the "human cost" of the fall of the Melaka Sultanate. While the wells represent the power and growth of the empire, her mausoleum represents its end—a queen buried in the mud and paddy fields of a village while her kingdom crumbled behind her.

Tun Teja Mausoleum: a story of love,betrayal and war.

MASJID TANAH

A town in northwestern Melaka borders Negeri Sembilan across the Linggi River. Masjid Tanah was first settled by Minangkabau people in the 14th and 15th centuries. 

Kuala Lumpur to Masjid Tanah is 126 km (1 hr 31 min)

Tourist Attractions:

• Al-Khawarismi Astronomy complex, an observatory owned by Malacca Islamic Religious Council. 
• Tanjung Bidara Beach
• Turtle Conservation and Information Centre
• Pengkalan Balak Beach

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Tanjung Bidara Beach is located about 20 km northwest of Melaka, en route to Port Dickson. It is one of the most popular beaches in Malaysia and is approximately 2 hours away from Kuala Lumpur.

MELAKA GARDEN CITY STRAITS CONDOMINIUM

MELAKA RAYA

Stayed in a Deluxe Suite, this apartment is ideally situated with many restaurants around the corner. Nearby attractions include Menara Taming Sari, A Famosa Fort, Middleburg Bastion, and many more. 

Family holiday at Melaka from 10th to 12th December 2016.

From Kuala Lumpur to Melaka Garden City Straits Condominium, it was about 156 km.

EMPEROR HOTEL

JALAN MUNSHI ABDULLAH, MELAKA

A nice option for travelers like me, the hotel is strategically located in the center of the town of Melaka. The 3-star hotel provides guests with on-site parking. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, this hotel is approximately 500 meters from natural sights like River Walk Park.

The hotel operated for many years until it announced its closure in May 2020 due to the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Hotel as it looked today

Masjid Al-Hamideen (commonly known as Masjid Bukit China), located right at the foot of Bukit China and jus a short walk from the Hang Li Po well, this mosque is a significant cultural landmark. 

HANG TUAH CITY HOTEL

BUKIT BARU, MELAKA

25 MARCH 2012

Our stay was during the Heart Foundation Malaysia Health Program at AEON Bandaraya Melaka from March 23–28, 2012. 

The hotel is located within a 10-minute drive of attractions such as Jonker Walk, Bukit Melaka (formerly Bukit St. Paul), and Mahkota Parade. 

This hotel today in 2025 is no longer operating, it has now rebranded to the Collection O Hotel Supercowboy.

The travel distance from KL to Hang Tuah City Hotel is 145 km (1 hour, 51 minutes).

2012 - AEON BANDARAYA MELAKA

Collection O Hotel Supercowboy (2025)

Open University Malaysia (OUM) Melaka located at Kompleks Perniagaan Al-Azim, sat next right to the grand Al-Azim State Mosque, become a major education and administrative hub. 

Masjid Al-Azim (State Mosque of Melaka), completed in 1990, it serves as the state mosque and is a stunning example of how modern engineering can honor traditional Malaccan aethetics. 

Bandar Bukit Baru is a mukim and town in Melaka Tengah District, which is administered by two local governments: Hang Tuah Jaya Municipal Council to the north and Historical Malacca City Council to the south. 

LENDU, MELAKA

6 JUNE 2019

Travel Distance KL to Lendu : 132 km (1 hr 46 min)

Lendu is a small town in the Alor Gajah District in the Malaysian state of Malacca. Politically, Lendu is situated within the parliamentary constituency of Masjid Tanah and the state constituency of the same name.

The Universiti Teknologi MARA Malacca Branch, Alor Gajah Campus, is located here in Lendu. A nearby tourist attraction is the Rubber Escape Resort Hotel.

Hang Tuah Jaya, also known as Smart City, is named after the legendary Melaka warrior Hang Tuah. The city was inaugurated by the 5th Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, on June 25, 2006.

Melaka is located 149 km from Kuala Lumpur and 216 km from Johor Bahru. With its diverse cultural mix, Melaka offers a variety of cuisines that cannot be found anywhere else in Malaysia. Please feel free to visit. Melaka's heritage trail leads to numerous historical sites, ranging from the Portuguese fort of A Famosa and the Dutch Stadhuys to the Straits-born Chinese houses and places of worship.

Melaka Tourism website

Hj Zulheimy Maamor

Lembah Keramat, KL

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