Friday, November 6, 2015

NEW EXCITING ATTRACTIONS FOR VISITORS TO MELAKA

Explore life and lies at Melaka’s latest hotspots

Tourists make beelines for Melaka to admire its distinctive historical architecture and unique, generations-old traditions. But a recent mushrooming of new attractions with modern – even futuristic – enticements is affording visitors a novel perspective on one of the oldest cities of the Straits of Malacca. So, if you’re planning a visit to the city centre soon, consider extending your stay and expanding your itinerary to include the following destinations:
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The Shore Oceanarium Melaka
Oceanarium Melaka affords visitors an interactive, 3D experience of marine and terrestrial ecosystems. Its innovative, fun and educational showcases include an Interactive Touch Pool, live jungle and marine exhibits, a Scheduled Feeding Show, and a 3D Interactive Theatre.
Where: 2F-01, The Shore Shopping Gallery
Hours: 10.30am-9pm daily
Tel: +606 282 9966
Website: www.oceanariummelaka.com
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Upside Down House Melaka
It’s a topsy-turvy world at the Upside Down House! Experience what Spiderman feels like and explore different parts of a realistic modern home – including its fully-furnished living room, kids’ bedroom, toilet and kitchen – while walking on the ceiling.
Where: G12 & G14, Jalan PM 7, Plaza Mahkota
Hours: 10am-7pm (Mon-Thurs); 10am-9pm (Fri-Sun, public & school holidays)
Tickets: RM15 (adult); RM10 (child)
Tel: +6011 1072 2260
Website: www.facebook.com/upsidedownhousemelaka
Magic Art 3D Museum Melaka
Have fun messing around with optical illusion art that makes for great picture backdrops. Showcases are divided by themes – such as ‘Angkor Wat’ and ‘the Arctic’ – and visitors can perform great feats such as ‘battle giant marine monsters’ and ‘leap over deep crevices.’
Where: G19 Bayou Square, Bayou Lagoon Park Resort
Hours: 10am-7pm (Mon-Thurs); 9am-9pm (Fri-Sun, public & school holidays)
Tickets: RM25 (adult); RM20 (child & senior citizen)
Tel: +606 231 1604
Website:www.facebook.com/1st.In.Melaka.MagicArt3DMuseum
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Photographfie Art Gallery Melaka
A fun mixture of the Upside Down House and the Magic Art 3D Museum, Photographfie (a combination of ‘photograph’ and ‘selfie’), this ‘3D Illusion Gallery’ lets visitors ‘lose their heads’, be ‘stabbed’ by metal rods, climb living room walls and ‘shrink’ their partner.
Where: 10 & 10-1, Jalan Plaza Merdeka, Plaza Merdeka
Hours: 10am-8pm (Mon-Thurs); 10am-10pm (Fri-Sun)
Tickets: RM25 (adult); RM12 (child & senior citizen)
Tel: +606 281 2941
Website: www.facebook.com/pages/The-Photographfie-Art-Gallery/1398226487148981
From an article published by celebrated photographer, blogger and social media strategist, David Hogan Jr, in the award-winning travel website http://blog.malaysia-asia.my.

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