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The Chinatown in Melaka is
both a busy and popular tourist area. Located on the
western part of the Malacca River, this place of
interest is a remarkable place for visitors to explore
and do their shopping. Seen surrounded by its narrow,
winding streets are traditional and remarkable shop
houses, interesting temples and mosques. Walking along
these winding roads will surely bring back memories of
the old Melaka during the colonial rule.
The most interesting feature
here are the Peranakan (Straits Chinese) shophouses which
display intricate tiles and plasterworks. Other
interesting places to see in Chinatown include the
Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum, Chee Mansion which is
located near the Baba House, Cheng Hoon Teng Temple,
Jalan Hang Jebat, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock which was the
road where most of the rich Baba traders lived in the
early 20th century, Kampung Hulu Mosque,
Kampung Hulu Mosque and Sri Poyatha Venayagar Moorthi
Temple which was dedicated to the elephant-headed Hindu
deity Ganesh. Visitors can even take a relaxing boat
ride down the scenic Malacca River from Chinatown.
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