Activities in Melaka
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Putuo Traditional Chinese Medical Therapy Centre
The original, and still one of the best reflexology centres, is Putuo Traditional Chinese Medical Therapy Centre, which offers straightforward, excellent-value services. If you have specific ailments – anything from migraines to water retention – the owner will create a special treatment for you. There are also ear candles, fire cupping, body scrubs and more. The centre’s ambience is no-frills Chinese institutional.
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Cookery Course - Hotel Equatorial
The best souvenir you can bring home from Melaka is the cuisine. The Hotel Equatorial runs the only cookery course in town, which is available both as part of a hotel package and as an independent course. Instruction in Nonya cooking is given at the hotel's Seri Peranakan Restaurant by its head chef, Bong Geok Choo.
The hotel package, the 'Wok and Walk', includes a one-night stay in a 'superior' room, one buffet breakfast, one Nonya set lunch, one buffet dinner, two cooking workshop sessions, a walking tour of historical Melaka and a souvenir cookbook. It's quite a bargain when you consider that the published price of a one-night stay in a superior room without all the ex…
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Eco Bike Tour
For something different and to explore the fascinating landscape around Melaka, join Alias for his popular three-hour bike ride through 20km of oil-palm and rubber-tree plantations and delightful kampung communities surrounding town. Pick-up is from the Travellers' Lodge. Alias changes the tour around local events or festivals in the area such as a stop at a local wedding ceremony (only when available, of course).
The tour can leave at either 08:00 or 15:00 any day of the week as long as there are at least two people. There aren't any big hills and water is supplied.
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Local Tour Guide - Peck Choo
A recommended local tour guide is party-loving Nonya guide Peck Choo, who knows every nook and cranny of Melaka better than just about anyone. She can lead tours on anything from short historic walks to several-day jaunts around the province and beyond. She is buddies with most of the other guides and can help set potential clients up with another guide or a specialist if need be.
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Eye on Malaysia, Melaka
This giant gondola-style Ferris wheel spins very slowly for about 20 minutes. At the time of research the Malaysia International Space Adventure interactive museum (which will include a 4D theatre) was under construction at the site, and a sound and light show on a water screen (that will be highlighted by a fireworks show and water-ski performance) was in the planning stages.
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Shoe Beadwork Course - Souvenir Menj
Those interested in learning the beadwork techniques for Nonya shoes should enquire at Souvenir Menj, a huge shoe shop that can help organise private courses. Since there aren't too many enquiries, prices aren't set and are up for discussion - also be warned that teachers aren't always available. Of course if more people ask, classes will become more regular. Ask for Dawn Tan.
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Parameswara Tours
This company has daily riverboat cruises along the Melaka River from the quay behind the tourist office on Jln Kota. The trip takes 40 minutes, and at least eight people are needed for a trip. The boat travels to Kampung Morten, where Villa Sentosa is located, past old godowns (river warehouses). You can also charter a minimum 12-person boat to Pulau Besar.
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Menara Taming Sari
This controversial 80m revolving tower is considered an eyesore by many. Waits can be long and it’s all a bit tourist tacky, but is a good way to get your bearings and enjoy great views.
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Bicycle Hire - Jin Fu Shin
Bicycles can be hired at some guesthouses and hotels; there are also a few bike-hire outfits around town, including Jin Fu Shin.
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