»Malacca River
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Malacca river was the most important role during development of Malacca. At the beginning of 15th century, the founder of Malacca , Parameswara settled and established his sultanate in Malacca river. During on that time, Malacca river be used as an important conduit for trade which enables it to access and provided forest products such as ratten, canes, gums and raisins to be market. However, in the in 19th century, the properties on the northwest bank of river included Heeren and Melaka Jonker Street, were bought by the wealthy Straits Chinese. So these Chinese household becames urban, built of bricks, are uniform and numbered. The traditional “kampung” houses of Malay are sharply reduced during 19th century.
How is Malacca River today? In 2005, the Melaka River has been cleaned up and rehabilitated and it is one of the attractive place open to public for visitation (day or night view). You may cruising on Malacca River to recall the history of Malacca by using the "Melaka River Cruise service". There are 12 boats used under Melaka River Cruise, it is near to the Malacca Stadthuys Town Hall.
Malacca River Cruise Service
(day or night view)
Price : MYR10 for adult MYR5 for children.
Duration : 40minutes
They will bring you : Kg. Morten, Jeti Taman Rempah, Pirate Park, Kampung Jawa, Padang Nyiru, Melaka Jonker Street, Melaka Stadthuys Town Hall, and Jeti Muara.
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