Bukit Cina is a hillside of historical significance in the capital of Malaysian state of Malacca, Malacca Town. It is located several kilometres to the north from the historical centre of Malacca, but these days, it's surrounded by the modern city on all sides. it is the largest and oldest Chinese graveyard outside of China itself with over 12,500 graves. Although it is primarily a graveyard for early Chinese settlers, the cemetery has about 20 Muslim tombs, too.
The oldest grave in Bukit Cina is that of Tin Kap, the first Chinese kapitan (a mediatory position created by the Dutch East India Company which made it possible for them to rule the various ethnic communities). These days the 20ha hill is chiefly used as a jogging track.
History
The burial ground’s fame began with a marriage: Until the 15th century Chinese contact with the Malay Peninsula was vague; then in 1949, Emperor Yung Lo sent his envoy, Admiral Cheng Ho, to establish commercial relations with Malacca.
Instituting a promising settlement-with-vassal relationship, Sultan Mansur Shah of Malacca married the Ming emperor’s daughter, Princess Hang Liu to seal relations between the two countries.
Bukit Cina hillside dates back to the 15th century features a temple, burial ground, and a well. There’s a series of paths, including a fairly open path following the perimeter of the park, a loop of about 2.43 km. It’s a popular spot for running. Since it’s fairly open, best to avoid the heat of the day.
Based on the 6H time based FKT for the Bukit Cina Loop is new challenge in this historical city of Melacca. Due to the loop type FKT, you can kick off the challenge from the trek. Note you may only count complete loops finished within the time limit.
