Kampar

This is Kampar market where one can easily find yummy stall food. Founded in 1887, Kampar was a small tin ore town in Perak. Today there is an old township and a new township. Of course this market is located in the old township. 

A famous Char Kuey Teow stall in the market. This man just sits on a stool and fries the flat noodles for one plate after another while his wife takes the never ending orders from customers. That lady is one fierce looking and sounding being. When we ordered, she said "Have to wait for one hour. Still want?" Yeah we still wanted to try. Unfortunately the order never came!

Kampar coffee

Chee cheong fun with pork skin

Glutinous rice with pork slices and peanuts

Wantan noodles

Chee cheong fun, Hong Kong style

Prawn fritters

Yes! Yes! My 2nd glass of coffee.

 

After that huge breakfast, we took a stroll in the market just across the street. Plenty of stalls selling everything you could think of.

Old lady selling Chinese sausages

 

Young lady selling fried dumplings

Shat Keh Ma. Direct translation into English would be "Kill Ride Horse"!!!!

These are caramelized egg fritters. It is made of fluffy strands of fried batter bound together with stiff sugar syrup. It is a Manchu snack where it is originally sweet. It consists of eggs, butter, flour, and rock sugar or honey.

Pau or steamed dumplings for alter offerings

The Touch City

Welcome to The Touch City located in Durian Tunggal, Melaka. This is a 23-acre Chinese Cultural Park. Entrance fee is RM39 for adults, RM20 for seniors and free for shorty tots. This park is only open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Durian Tunggal is about 30 minutes away from downtown Melaka. 

These heavy RED Tiananmen Square doors were the first to catch my eye the first time I drove passed this park a few months ago. Finally had the chance to check this place out.

The entrance are lined up with beautifully painted tiles of Chinese fables, all featuring about honoring your parents and obedience.

General Zhang Fei

Washrooms!

The Harmonious Mean, a doctrine adapted by Confucious, to combine the philosophies of Ruism, Buddhism and Taoism, which leads to amiability, geniality, modesty, kindness and harmony.

The Green Dragon. Malaysia is believed to be under the protection of the East Sea dragon. This dragon brings wealth and peace.

The 12 Chinese Zodiacs

Map of the park

Colossal Gourd. Represents prosperity. Another Chinese belief is that a gourd could chase off demons and ghosts.

Longevity Hall

The photo above is a Chinese character which represents the Heart. When you walk around this side of the park, it would signify a spiritual journey, where it is hoped that people would appreciate mankind and nature. It reminds people that the Heart, no matter good or bad, contributes to the growth of mankind.

Wishes were written on a ribbon and tied to a branch.

Having tea with the North and South Stars!

 

The 10 disciplines of Buddha

Blue Dragon Pavillion. The blue dragon is believed to be the protector of Buddha's treasures.

A Tibetan styled Buddhist Stupa's Monument.

Magical Archbridge. This sculpture means "The Blessing that descends from the Horses."

Flaming Phoenix

Entering the bird sanctuary

Awesome sanctuary. The birds were not afraid of humans. They gladly ate out of our palms.

We had a blast with the birds, peacocks, and rabbits.

The bird sanctuary

Entering the Imperial of Dragon.

 

Fried rice with mushrooms and basil.

Mun Restaurant. An air-conditioned fine-dining place. Vegetarian. Serves VERY reasonably priced food. Dishes were decorated daintily. Tasty too!

Taro and pumpkin sticks

Spicy zucchini

 

Dragon Turtle. To attain harmony and world peace.

Joyous Mansion of artwork

Garden of Four Seasons

The Goddess Guan Yin

The Gang!

End of the park tour. Fascinated with the creativity and effort to maintain the park. There are beautiful sculptures here and a really fantastic place for photography. Their Mun Restaurant is at their finest. Even though I am not much of a vegetarian person but I truly enjoyed my meal at the fine-dining restaurant. Worth a visit.

The Touch City
MC13 Simpang Gading
Durian Tunggal
Melaka