Course Name: Tourism Environment
Course Code: HDHT 1112
Course Hour: 3
Assignment Topic: 10 tourist spot in Malaysia
Submitted By: Mozammel Hossain ID-9111691
Submitted To: Mr Paramesvaran Lecturer
Submitted Date: 05-04-2013 Ten Tourist Spot in Malaysia
1.0 Introduction A tourist attraction is a place of interest where tourists visit, typically for its inherent or exhibited cultural value, historical significance, natural or built beauty, or amusement opportunities. Some examples include historical places, monuments, zoos, aquaria, museums and art galleries, botanical gardens, buildings and structures (e.g., castles, libraries, former prisons, skyscrapers, bridges), national parks and forests, theme parks and carnivals, living history museums, ethnic enclave communities, historic trains and cultural events. Many tourist attractions are also landmarks.
Here is the list of 10 tourist spot in Malaysia-
1.1 Must Visit Heritage Streets:
Heeren Street & Jonker Street
Malacca
Heeren Street which is also known as the ‘First Class Gentlemen Street’ or the ‘Millionaires Row’, is a road with double storey houses similar to that of the modern terrace houses, but much longer. The houses portray a rich and detailed mix of Chinese, European and Peranakan architecture. Till today, the Peranakans (Baba Nyonyas) do live in them, making this a living heritage, though there are also some being turned into galleries, cafes, hotels and eateries.
On the parallel street is Jonker Street, also known as the ‘Second Class Gentleman Street’. More commercial, this street used to house mainly traders and merchants. On weekends, thenight bazaar of Jonker Walk comes alive. Malacca’s artists come out in full force selling