Tan Beng Swee Clock Tower — Attraction in Malacca

Melaka Clock Tower also know as Tan Beng Swee Clock Tower is located at the Dutch Square in Melaka. It was built by a philanthropist Tan Jiak Kim in 1886. Tan Jiak Kim was the son of Tan Beng Swee. Tan Jiak Kim named the clock tower as Tan Beng Swee Clock Tower to commemorate his father. With the building of Tan Beng Swee Clock Tower, Melaka people could accurately keep track of time. Neaby historical places are Stadthuys, Christ Church, famous Jonker Street, Melaka River Cruise, Cheng Ho Culture Museum and the Malaysian Youth Museum (Muzium Belia Melaka). There are two popular shopping malls also neaby the clock tower. They are Dataran Pahlawan and...

Tan Beng Swee Clock Tower is a historical building at the central of Malacca city. It is a clock tower built in 1886 by a wealthy businessman and philanthropist to commemmorate his late father, Mr Tan Beng Swee. Initially, it was a white clock tower but it had been changed by the British colonial government to red color so it may match the surrounding buildings: Christ Church and Stadthuys.

Visitors may have a good memory here by taking picture/video with this clock tower as the background. It is a free attraction. To reach this clock tower, public bus or taxi or e-hailing services...

Melaka. This is a city in southern Malaysia, whose population is mainly represented by the Chinese. Still, it was they who first mastered these seaside lands in the 15th century. Their domination was replaced by the Portuguese and turned this city into the largest port in southeast Asia. The Portuguese were replaced by the Dutch, who were soon replaced by the British. Now Melaka is part of Malaysia and attracts tourists all over the world with its one-story buildings and the ruins of an old Portuguese fortress, recognized as a World...