Beautiful Sights at the Melaka River
This post is going to be all about pictures! Saucer and I were at Melaka last weekend to visit a new restaurant at the riverside and I couldn’t help but fall in love with the beautiful sights at the Melaka river, especially when night fell. We reached there just when the sun set and dusk befell us.
Melaka River during dusk
The river and the ancient houses definitely reminded me of my trip to Hangzhou and Suzhou early this year. Those beautiful ancient villages with a river in between them.
Ancient houses by the Melaka river
Took this from the bridge across the river
witch at Melaka River
Of course, with a river so pretty, it’s not surprising that the River cruise is a popular activity here. With boats passing by ever few minutes or so, FULL of people!
Melaka River Cruise
While exploring along the riverside, Saucer took some portrait photographs.
Portrait photograph by Saucer
Pathway to the restaurant (are you excited to know which restaurant we’re heading to? )
The calm and peaceful river at night
Lovebirds by the river – love this shot
Apart from the river cruise, there was also a cruise dinner on board! Check out this boat! It was complete with chefs AND saxophone music in the background. Really romantic!
Dinner cruise
More pictures of the river at night. It was a night with breezy cold air, perfect for that romantic walk along the river. 
Melaka River #1
Melaka River #2
I used to think Melaka is all about historical places but this river and its views are awesome. Maybe the next time I visit, I’d go for the dinner cruise. 
Comments (47)
The river cruise with dinner was probably a charter one. I didn’t see one in my many trips to Melaka…
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Oh no wonder I only saw one of them passing by. Nice cruise!
yeah another Venice
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Our own Venice in Melaka! LOL!
so peaceful.
aiya i tot u go for the cruise dinner. hehe
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I wish to go for the cruise dinner too! Maybe it’s a private dinner as what khengsiong mentioned..
no lor, when i see all the mamee advertisement on the boat, i don’t think it’s romantic at all already lor, hahahaha!!
so you were not with uLi, she also went to Malacca last weekend for the mille crepes woh~~
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HAHAHA ignore the mamee! Anyway you won’t see it when you’re inside the boat, so it doesn’t matter
Could not agree more with SK, lol
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LOL!
Nice trip to Malacca! =)
Yea it’s my first time staying in Melaka at night
i love this place…its so pretty and nice….
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It is eh? I’m surprised to see this nice place too… I’ve only been in Melaka during the day time and it was way too hot to take scenery pictures outdoors!
Yes, its really beautiful…
I love Malacca!
nice pictures darling
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Thank you dearie!
i’ve never stayed overnight in malacca.. it’s always been day trips so never saw the river at night. it’s quite nicely lit up at night..
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I was like you too! This was my first time staying in Melaka at night and I had the chance to see the night view myself.
Haven’t been to Melaka for years…. Must make a trip there one of these days. Love nyonya food!
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High time for a revisit then! But remember to stay longer for the night view ok
nanged and clicked sony
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nice pic
Thank you!
I didnt know malacca can be so beautiful at night.. last time i went, it was daytime.. looked a bit, a bit like sochow.. :p
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Haha me too! You’re right, really reminds me of Suzhou!
Don’t know what they serve for the dinner on cruise ler..?
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I guess maybe it’s a private dinner cruise? Coz I only saw one of them passing by
aiks…how come din post up the review? hehehe….
too bad cant join in thou i was at melaka that time…but need to visit relative and parents in law…went back there and makan melaka food kao kao
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Haha review in the next post!
it’s really niceeee
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I know!!
i miss malacca, especially the satay celup! =)
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I didn’t have the chance to eat satay celup because I was way too full with the dinner!
Your photos look fab! Didn’t know Malacca so nice one. Maybe cos I’m too focused on the food that I neglect the surroundings. =P
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LOL! I don’t blame you! Melaka has lots of nice food that I have yet to try!
How much was the cruise wor? Lovely scene
I have no idea…
Maybe I’ll try it out next time 
wow Malacca looked so beautiful! a must stop destination!
Yes indeed! Especially at night!
U put me to shame Witch. Me Malaccan oso have never been there. Didn’t even know such beautiful place exist! *Dun even know Malacca can be such a romantic place!*
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Haha Aisay Merryn! It’s time to explore Melaka at night! LOL!
ahhh, i miss this place for photoshoot . . . my friend doesnt want to walk around that’s y…
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Haha then you have to do it on your own next time..
a blog walker.
is planning a trip to melaka.
any recommended restaurant and place of attraction?
btw, may i know where to buy the tickets for the river cruise?
nick
Hi there!
Thanks for dropping by! I guess Melaka is famous for a lot of nice food such as Sate celup, durian cendol, chicken rice balls, putu piring.. As for the river cruise, you could buy tickets from the quay behind the tourist information centre. Have fun!