Hotels near Cheng Hoong Teng Temple

Malacca is famously known as one of the most historical places that have being attracts many foreigners or locals tourist to come and visit Malacca. As it can be seen, there are rich in heritage and culture because one of the reasons is Malacca was once a busiest trade that are famously known around the world. The common places for tourist to visit in Malacca, such as The Stadthyus, A’ Famosa, and Dutch Square. Why not this time you try to visit Cheng Hoong Teng temple. The Cheng Hoong Teng temple was founded in the 1600s by the Chinese Kapitan Tay Kie Ki alias Tay Hong Yong. During the Portuguese and Dutch eras, Kapitans were appointed chiefs or headmen of the various ethnic communities. It is served as community’s religious needs, and also functioned as a court of justice for the Kapitans and official administrative centre. The infrastructure of Cheng Hoon Teng temple was based on the skill of migrant architecture and builder that come from Fujian and Guandong, a China’s Southern province.

Tourist Attractions

Jonker Street

Jonker Street or Jonker Hang Jebat is one of the popular place that you should visit and worth it to spend your time here with your family, friends or even your loved ones. There are so many things that you could found here. Whether you are food hunter or a shopaholic, this is the right place for you because there are variety of local’s foods sell here, also there are boutique shops and souvenir to be bought as memory. This place is located 0.2 km from Cheng Hoon Teng Temple.

Straits Chinese Jewelry Museum Malacca

If you are very interested in jewelry, then Straits Chinese Jewelry Museum is the must place that you should be visit. There are many designs in jewelries displayed in glass wardrobes that depict the life of Straits Chinese in the early days. Besides that, there a section shows a jewelry making equipment at that time, for example a machine to make a shape and cut off jewelry. Not only that, you will be able to see the Baba and Nyonya lifestyle such as how they arranged their furniture and decorated their house. The museum open every day from 10 am to 5 pm, and until 6 pm on weekend.

RazKashmir Crafts

Searching for something unique as souvenir for your loved ones, then RazKashmir Craft have something that is extraordinary for you. This little boutique sell a lot of unique goods such as semi-precious jewelry, handmade textiles, shawls, rugs, carpets, and embroidered pieces of wood crafts. It is heaven for a handcraft lovers!

Hotels

Vintage Eleven Villa

Vintage Eleven Villa is a typical 19th-century Baba-Nyonya tenement, was restored and perfected with modern interiors while retaining the impressive wealth of old Melaka charm to provide an experience which you never wish to miss. They offer the chance to retreat in a luxurious heritage accommodation for their guest, and also a cozy and comfortable stay. This villa is located 0.03 km away from the Cheng Hoong Teng temple.

906 Riverside Hotel

906 Riverside Hotel is a two and the half star hotel that located 0.22 km away from the Cheng Hoong Teng temple and near to river. It is the first franchise hotel in Melaka which successfully established itself since its establishment in 2008. The hotel is poised to provide Excellent Product Quality and Services at an affordable cost for all. They promise a very comfortable stay for their guest with a very beautiful scenery of Malacca river at the balcony of the rooms.