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Evening

Sunset at Tanjung Keling

Catch the golden light as the sun dips toward the WSW, then head to the fishing village for the night.

Best time: sunsetAbout 60 min

Timeline

  1. 18:32

    Tanjung Keling

    Take the bus from Jalan Tun Ali terminal to reach the beach area. Tanjung Keling is the nearest beach, just 10 km away.

  2. 18:50

    Pantai Kundur

    Walk 48 minutes from the anchor to Pantai Kundur. This small fishing village offers a nice beach view 2 km away from Tanjung Keling, perfect for watching the light fade.

  3. 19:20

    Pantai Kundur

    Stay at the beach to watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a final glow over the water and the nearby Hang Tuah grave visible in the distance.

  4. 20:20

    Pantai Kundur

    After dark, explore the fishing village of Pantai Kundur. With no specific dining spots listed in the immediate context, check the route back toward Malacca for dinner options once you have left the beach area.

Local tip

The walk from Tanjung Keling to Pantai Kundur takes about 48 minutes. Ensure you have a way to get back to the Jalan Tun Ali bus terminal after your evening.

Check before you go

  • Sunset times vary by month: 19:20 in January, 19:16 in April, 19:24 in July, and 18:59 in October.
  • Golden light begins roughly 30 minutes before sunset.
  • The beach is accessed via a bus from Jalan Tun Ali terminal in Malacca.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Malacca (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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