Taipei is famous for its night market scene and no trip to Taipei is complete without visiting Ximending, often called the "Harajuku of Taipei." Ximending is a sprawling pedestrian labyrinth where high-tech 3D billboards tower over street performers, historical theaters, and the city’s most iconic rainbow-painted crosswalks. Raohe Street Night Market (饒河街觀光夜市), on the other hand, is a sensory pilgrimage for the hungry.
It’s the final day of our Malacca adventure! After three days of soaking up the vibrant heart of the city, its colonial ruins, and Peranakan culture, Day 4 offers two fascinating, slightly off-the-beaten-path experiences to Malacca Submarine Museum and Hang Tuah Mausoleum before heading home.
Our third day in Malacca brings us face-to-face with the city's legendary past and its breathtaking modern present. This day focuses on the tales of Malacca's greatest warrior, Hang Tuah, and two beautiful sites with stunning modern architecture (Masjid Selat Melaka and Encore Melaka).
After soaking up the vibrant atmosphere of Jonker Street and the Red Square on Day 1, Day 2 takes us deeper into Malacca's rich historical layers - understanding the unique Baba Nyonya (Peranakan) culture and exploring the remnants of the powerful European empires that once shaped this port city.