Timeline
18:20
Grab a coffee and laksa at Calanthe Art Cafe. The walls are decorated with old Malaccan trinkets, and they serve coffea liberica from all 13 Malaysian states.
18:35
Walk to Geok Hu Keng Temple. This 130-year-old community-managed temple is free to enter and offers a quiet space to prepare for the view.
19:20
Stand inside the temple grounds as the sun sets toward the WSW. The open courtyard provides a clear view of the golden light fading over the city.
19:40
End the evening at Geographer Cafe. It is just a short walk from the temple. Join the mix of locals and westerners for a cold beer and live music.
Local tip
Calanthe Art Cafe closes at 23:00, so you have plenty of time before the evening winds down. Geographer Cafe stays open until 01:00 on weekdays and 01:00 on Sundays.
Check before you go
- Calanthe Art Cafe is open Mo-We and Fr-Su 09:00-23:00.
- Geographer Cafe is open Mo-Sa 10:00-01:00 and Su 08:00-01:00.
Worth knowing
- Calanthe Art Cafe is open at 18:20 only on Mo, Tu, We, Fr, Sa, Su
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