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    Melaka eGuide
    Melaka eGuide
    Melaka eGuide
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    Melaka eGuide

    By Michael Holland

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    Melaka, spelled Malacca by the English, is a small former city-state a few hours drive south of Kuala Lumpur. The sultanate became an important trading center in the early fifteenth century, lying halfway between China and India, and with easy access to Siam and the spice islands of Indonesia. The Portuguese arrived almost exactly 100 years later. After less than 150 years, the Dutch in their turn conquered and took over the port, only to be replaced by the British after another 150 years.

    With its long history at the crossroads of many cultures, and occupation by many different European masters, Melaka has a rich supply of historical and cultural attractions.

    Although usually visited as part of a packaged day trip from Kuala Lumpur or Singapore, there's actually a lot to see in the old trading port, for those with a keen interest in art, architecture and archeology. This ebook guide provides detailed information about all the sights of this UNESCO world heritage site, as well as suggestions for getting there and away, where to stay, and where to eat.

    This AsiaForVisitors.com eguide is meant for use as a handy reference while sightseeing on the ground in the destination.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMichael Holland
    Release dateJan 9, 2013
    ISBN9781301056095
    Melaka eGuide
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    Michael Holland

    Bangkok-based travel writer working throughout Southeast Asia.

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      Melaka eGuide - Michael Holland

      Melaka eGuide

      Explore the Trading Center of Malaysia

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      Michael Holland is the author of Asia for Visitors, one of the largest on-line travel guides to Southeast Asia. With content covering Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, the web site contains more than 5,000 pages of information complemented by more than 3,000 photographs. Asia for Visitors provides detailed, up to date information on popular tourist destinations as well as many off the beaten track locales, with step-by-step instructions on how to get there, where to stay and what to see.

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