Melaka River
Melaka has long been known as a trade center in the Asian region because of the presence of the Melaka River. Traversing along the Melaka River is very beautiful, well maintained and clean, anyone who comes here will definitely be amazed, especially the villages around the river. There are many locations that can be visited along the riverbank with various interesting nuances.
Tourists will be made to feel at home walking along the river comfortably. It is recommended to visit the Melaka River in the morning to get the perfect atmosphere and beauty.
On the banks of the Melaka River, many facilities and buildings have been built that can be an interesting treat for tourists, such as dams, artistic buildings, bridges, and cool river sidewalks for relaxing walks.
This river flows through the city center and several tourist attractions in Melaka City, such as Red Square , Stadthuys , and Jonker Street . Having the nickname ‘Venice of the East’, what can you enjoy while on holiday to the Melaka River?
European sailors once nicknamed the Melaka River or Malacca River as the Venice of the East because it was a prominent port for traders, especially from Europe and Asia during the late 16th century. This river is famous throughout the world for its beauty, calm water and charming.
The Melaka River flows for almost 40 km, starting from its upstream in Kampung Gadek to downstream in the Melaka Strait. Therefore, this river has an important heritage because it is a silent witness to the fame of the city of Melaka in the past.
Exploring the River with the Melaka River Cruise
One of the exciting activities that you must try is taking the Melaka River Cruise ride to enjoy Melaka from a boat while traveling along the river. The cruise lasts 45 minutes, all you have to do is sit comfortably and look at the charming views across the river.
The management of this river is very good so the water looks clean and pleasing to the eye. You can take the Melaka River Cruise from Taman Rempah pier or Muzium Samudera.
Taking selfies on the Chan Boon Cheng Bridge
Around the Melaka river, there is a historic bridge called Chan Boon Cheng. Previously, this bridge was a link between the old Chinatown area (now known as Kampung Pantai) on the west side of the river and the new Chinatown area on the east side (you can pass Jalan Bunga Raya).
However, behind the beauty of this bridge there is a story of a dark past. When Melaka was occupied by the Japanese, Japanese soldiers placed the beheaded heads of their prisoners at the foot of the bridge. The reason is as a warning not to be too gentle with the locals.
Take a leisurely walk enjoying the atmosphere of Morten Village
While exploring the Malacca River , you will find an ancient Malay residential village which is classified as a national heritage site, namely Kampung Morten. This village could be considered a typical Malay village, but is widely recognized as a living museum with well-preserved traditional Malay architecture depicting the conservative lifestyle of the past.
One piece of historical evidence that still stands today in Morten Village is the Portuguese cathedral built in the 17th century called the Rosary Church. So, the best thing to do along the Melaka River is on foot.
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