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| Location | Simpang Ampat,Alor Gajah,Malacca,Malaysia |
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| Coordinates | 02°24′18.19″N102°13′13.84″E / 2.4050528°N 102.2205111°E /2.4050528; 102.2205111 |
| Opened | 1992 (1992) |
| Area | 1,300 acres (530 ha) |
A' Famosa Resort Malaysia is a family resort located inAlor Gajah,Malacca,Malaysia, near theSimpang Ampat exit on theNorth–South Expressway.[1][2] It was named after the 16th centuryPortuguesefort of the same name which was once stood near the harbour ofMalacca city.[3] The logo of the resort also incorporates a stylized silhouette of the fort's gateway in the background.
A' Famosa is situated on 1,300 acres (530 ha), the bulk of which is a 27-holegolf course, a watertheme park called Water Theme Park, azoo called Safari Wonderland, a night entertainment Old West, a Resort Hotel, and several blocks of condotels andvillas.
The 150-acre (61 ha)A’Famosa Safari Wonderland is a wildlife safari that is home to more than 100 species of the animals, featuring a Walk-through Area, Chicken Farm, Monkey Island, and a truck drive through the Safari park itself. The park also hosts a number of animal presentations, such as Elephant Encounter, Colour of the Birds, Animals Fun Play[4]
TheA’Famosa Water Theme Park covers an area of 20 acres (8.1 ha), the largest Water Theme Park in Malaysia, offers slides, pools and activities for family, adults and kids
The 5-acre (2.0 ha)A’Famosa Old West features a various entertainment outlets, such as restaurants, a shopping village, etc. There is also a nightly carnival which consists of an animal musical parade, dancing and fireworks.
The accommodation available at A’Famosa Resort consists of a resort hotel with balconies. This facility offers self-contained studios, 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units, and villas ranging from three to five bedrooms.
Freeport A'Famosa Outlet is an open-air mall located near the resort and operated in collaboration with London-based Freeport Retail.[5] Opened on 28 January 2016, its architecture is themed on Malacca’s Dutch heritage[5] and features a lake, fountains, carousel and windmill.[6] It offers over 80 brands of fashion, sports and accessories with a total size of 180,000 square feet (17,000 m2).[7]
In July 2014, A'Famosa Resort made the largestketupat replica in Malaysia which was recorded in theMalaysia Book of Records (MBOR)[8]
A Famosa Resort is a 10-minute drive viaFederal Route 61 fromKTM Komuter Tampin (Pulau Sebang).
