Malacca, Precious City

If you are eager to know more about Malaysia's history, Malacca is compulsory to be visited. Located on the West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia, Malacca has a strategic locations and it has been a port in the region for the traders all over the world since the beginning of Malacca's glory past.                                                                                                                            

St. John Fort of Malacca

                                    
Name of a Tree

Behind the name of 'Melaka', there is a very interesting story for us to know. The story started when Parameswara, the founder of Melaka, went for hunting on a one day. After hunting, he rest under a tree, and suddenly he saw a bright deer kicking a dog. Thinking that as a good omen, Parameswara immediately named the place after the tree he rested on. Guess what? That's right, it is the “Melaka Tree” and the place is in the state of Malacca.

How to get to Malacca?

To get to Malacca, the best way is by self drive.It is well connect to other states of Peninsular Malaysia by the North – South Highway . It takes at least 2 hours if you're traveling from Kuala Lumpur and around 2 or 3 hours from Johor Bahru. It is okay to drive there as the highway to Malacca is straightforward and smooth. Other than that,you may also enjoy the pleasant scenery of palm tree plantation long the highway. Stop-over, public rest areas and petrol kiosk also are provided along this highway for travelers facilities.

One of Malacca's attraction; Kota A Famosa



source: http://www.geographia.com/malaysia/malacca.html