2012年6月5日星期二



Melaka is located on the Western Coast of Peninsular Malaysia facing the Straits of Melaka, about 147 kilometers from Kuala Lumpur and 245 kilometers from Singpore. Melaka is actually found sandwiched between the states of Negeri Sembilan and Johor. It can be reached by excellent roads from Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. Internally it is serviced by a very good network of roads leading to all the historical places of interest. It covers and area of 658 square kilometers and is divided into three districts namely Alor Gajah, Melaka Tengah and Jasin.


Netherlands Red House (Stadthuys the Dutch colonial period has left the red building, established in about 1650 by the Dutch, and now it is the Malacca Museum, possession of the historical heritage of Malacca, Portugal, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, but also in Southeast Asiathe oldest Dutch building.Red House in the Netherlands is located in Sao Paulo mountain and covers an area of ​​49,200 square meters. The early 18th century it was the official residence of Dutch governor, who is also the administrative center of the Netherlands until 1824. In British colonial Malacca period, it has also been the British when the administrative center. The role of the administrative center until 1979 has been removed and replaced by the Malacca Museum. Red House in the Netherlands before the 18th century, this is white, it is in 1820 has been changed to red until the present day.Although the British colonial period, the British Government has repeatedly renovated, the Dutch architecture and design, such as the Dutch thick brick walls, large windows and doors or retain the original appearance. Only been converted its underground drainage system. The top level of the Red House is the former Governor's Bedroom, decoration and art of this vast bedroom filled with Chinese mythology.Red House in 1985, the Government of Malaysia for heritage conservation works. By the Public Works Department is responsible for and took four years to complete the repair. Many strange and antique be found during construction, which includes a sea stone built well. Red House outside of the underground to find an old well.


At the beginning of the 16th century, merchants and entrepreneurs were lured to Malacca’s shores due to stories of the city’s burgeoning success and wealth. In particular the city saw an influx of Chinese traders who arrived in droves in an effort to escape Manchu rule. These entrepreneurs went on to marry local Malay women – descendents of these marriages were known as Peranakan or ‘Straits-born Chinese’.Their relative success resulted in these expatriate merchants becoming the principal wealth catalysts of the thriving city. The ‘Babas’ (male Sino-Malays) flaunted their affluence by purchasing Dutch townhouses and transforming them into out-and-out palaces. The interiors of these homes were opulent and stuffed to the tee with Dutch-influenced fixtures including hand-painted tiles and Victorian lamps.


Malacca city has a three-Paul Street. Walked along this street to the famous "Paul Temple" (Cheng, Hoon , Teng / Temple of Bright, clouds). San Bao Temple is to commemorate the seven drink between 1405-1435 under Western Chinese Ming Dynasty eunuch Zheng He built. Zheng He seven times visited Malacca. Malacca Kingdom leader 25 times to visit China.
1411, the Malacca King Bailimisu stab his wife and 540 suite to Nanjing, China, a friendly visit to the Yongle Emperor Zhu Di in Mukden door hosted a welcome, and give him many precious Chinese specialty. He lived in China for a year and a half outside. His departure, the Ming government specially the construction of a ship donated to him. Malacca Wang Mali visit to China in 1943, but also by the warm hospitality. Around the San Bao Temple surrounded by trees, forest cover, shade, very cool and quiet. Paul Temple door painted with two wearing a shirt, armed with machetes, knives, paintings of General Wei Yan Yingwu. Miho on both sides of the temple post written a couplet: "Five hundred years ago to stay sites, significantly souls of the community of San Bao Temple Quartet. Miho temple central a military uniform and saber, and Zheng He hang "Zheng He Miho public banners, lined with statues of many text lawsuit generals, they represent the descendants of Zheng He tribute and remembrance. This Miho temple was built in the 1673. The entire building the cornices Qiaojiao, Hongzhu Fenqiangdaiwa, rich Chinese national architectural style. It is said that all building materials, even if it is a brick and tile, are shipped from China . San Bao Temple Temple incense very Sheng. The Miho temple door a pair of golden lion, the body Jin Guangyao eye. Only the top of the head of a lion, gold has come off. The original believers: through the lion beside him, stroking its head, will bring unexpected good fortune.



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