Malacca in Malaysia has long spice-trading history that goes back to is founding in the 14th century by a fugitive Sumatran prince. It was invaded by the Portuguese in 1511 who were followed out by the Dutch and eventually the British. Like Georgetown, Fort Cochin and Singapore, Malacca still has a lot to show from its 450 years of colonial rule. In 2008 it was awarded UNESCO world heritage status and there are some efforts of protecting and restoring witnesses of the past. Do not miss to do a tour of the town on a ridiculously colorful rickshaw and try the local Nyonya cuisine.
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