Little Nyonya Town

Little Nyonya Town

The hit TV series of Singapore's Little Nyonya has put old Malacca in the limelight (ta daaa!). With a hit record of best ratings in 15 years & 1 out of 3 households watching, Malacca is now even a bigger tourist destination for fellow Singaporeans.

So, while I was back, I just headed to the old Malacca town to see and experience the town of the Little Nyonya.

However, as it's New Year, my focus would be on the decorations here.

The upmarket Peranakan buildings at Heeren Street (Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock). The old Baba Museum which was used as location shoot is located on this street (btw the lanterns here are the small ones, put up every New Year).

Moving on is 3rd cross street, the adjoining road between Heeren Street and Jonker's Street. You'll need to look up to see this (btw, such simple lanterns make a good view, don't you think?).

And then comes the ever popular Jonker's Street/ Jonker Walk. It is used to be known very much for its Peranakan antiques, but now the street is also known for all things touristy (and Nyonya) - from pineapple tarts to the Nyonya cendol.

As it's the New Year, lanterns of big and small are hanged throughout the whole road. It really is quite a sight!

Not far off from Jonker Street is Jalan Kubu. This less touristy road is in fact just at the start of Jonker's Walk. My friend passed by and went "Wow, beautiful". I couldn't agree more (again, you have to look up for this).

Another road that I would like to take photos, especially during this time of the year is at Jalan Jawa.

Not many people know about this road, as it's on the other side of the Malacca River, and nearer to Jalan Bunga Raya.

Every year, the road here is beautifully decorated, with lots of small lanterns. Add that with the blue sunset sky, it makes it perfect for photography.

And finally, also on the other part of the town, is Jalan Bukit Cina. Here too have old houses, though newer than those in Jonker's. However, old or new, it's still very into the New Year mood too!

I enjoyed walking on these streets... and believe tourists who like to experience the past in the present would love it too, especially those who come because of the hit Little Nyonya... the only thing missing would most likely be the little Nyonyas in their kebayas!

*Related posts:
Jonker Street & more in 2008: Chinese New Year Is Near
Jonker Walk in the evening
More Malacca Old Streets: Chinese New Year Malacca
What tourists may not see: Beyond Jonker Walk