Visit Melaka! Malaysia

Kingtu restaurant is a restaurant located in Malacca, and has a pretty loyal following of both locals and tourists. Here, visitors can find delicious 'sate celup', skewers of food that Malysia is popular for. The food are either raw or pre-cooked, and are dipped into a boiling pot of spicy peanut gravy before being consumed. read more »

Located on the famous Jonker Street, Jonker 88 is famous for its Cendol. In addition, it also serves dishes and desserts like Ice Kacang, Curry Laksa, Nyonya Laksa and Yong Tau Fu. However, the Durian Cendol is the main attraction, and it has even been featured on the 8TV Hochak show. read more »

Constructed in the 18th century on the centennial of the Dutch occupation in Malaysia, Christ Church bears all the hallmarks of the 18th century Dutch architecture, featuring Dutch roof tiles, a rectangular plan, huge walls and red granite plinths. It is the oldest functioning Protestant Church in Malaysia, and was planned as a symbol of Christian faith of the Dutch in Malacca. Visitors to the Christ Church will find various objects of interest here, from a 1698 church bell, a brass Bible stand to some bizarre tombstones incorporated into the floor of the church. read more »

The Dutch Square is a historic landmark in Malacca, also known as the Red Square as most of its surrounding buildings are red in colour. Formally the center of Dutch administration, visitors will be amazed by the many architectural remnants of Malacca's Dutch past here, echoing back to the colonial days. The buildings here were once painted in white before the British administration decided to paint it with salmon red to ease maintainability. read more »

Located at the foot of St. Paul's Hill, the Porta de Santiago is an important structure in Melaka, being a small gatehouse of the A Famosa fortress. It serves as an evidence of Portugese occupation hundreds of years ago, built under the command of Alfonso de Albuquerque in 1512 as part of the A Famosa fortress to protect the Portugese position in Melaka. read more »

Built in 1521 by a Portuguese Captain Duarte Coelho, St. Paul's Church is a historic church building in Malacca that is found at the summit of St. Paul's Hill. read more »

Located a walking distance away from the A' Famosa, the Cultural Museum (Muzim Budaya) is a replica of the former palace of Sultan Mansur Syah, based upon the historical descriptions given in the Malay Annals. Here, visitors can find a fine collection of cultural artifacts, featuring interesting displays of clothing, photographs, stone inscriptions, weaponry and musical instruments. read more »

The Portugese Settlement is located to the west of downtown Malacca, being the place where the Portuguese descendants (Kristang) now live, since 1933. Located directly at the coast and overlooking the Strait of Malacca, the Portuguese Settlement is a good place for those looking to enjoy an evening stroll. Nonetheless, what the Portuguese Settlement is really famed for is its row of seafood restaurants. read more »

One of the finest Chinese temples in Malaysia, Chong De Tangg is also the oldest temple in Malaysia that is still active. Founded in the 1600s, it has survived the ravages of time, even winning the UNESCO award for outstanding architectural restoration. Central to the spiritual aspirations of the Chinese community in historic Malacca, it attracts a number of followers of Taoism and Confucianism, apart from its Buddhists devotees. read more »

Poh San Teng (宝山亭, pinyin: Bao Shan Ting), a Chinese temple just south of Bukit Cina (the China Hill) in Melacca, Malaysia, next to Hang Li Poh's well. Many local maps and guides refer to this temple as "Sam Po Kong" (presumably, relating to the veneration of Zheng He), but the latter name does not appear in any signage in the temple. The temple dates to ca. read more »

Kampung Morten is a heritage village, and the only Malaysian village to maintain the practise of many customs and traditions. Surrounded in a U shape by Melaka river, the village is accessible by foot or boat It offers one a glimpse into and chance to experience the traditional way of life in a Malay village. One distinct feature of Kampung Morten is the many traditional Malaccan Malay houses, which differ from those from other Malaysian states in their A-shaped roofs, tiled main staircase, and courtyard linking the main house to the kitchen area. read more »

Located in Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, the Baba and Nyonya Heritage Museum is a living museum that was once the residence of the Baba Chan family known as Rumah Abu. The Baba and Nyonya are the descendants of noble Chinese migrants who adopted local Malay culture, creating a unique blend of cultures. Visitors to the Baba and Nyonya Heritage Museum will get to learn about the way of living of the Peranakans, and also catch a glimpse of the unique architecture of a Peranakan house. read more »

Located beside Lebuh Ayer Keroh in Malacca, Melaka Zoo is a zoological park that spans an area of 54-acres. It was built by the Melaka State Government as a recreational area for locals. Since its establishment in 1963, it has progressed rapidly to become the second biggest zoo in Malaysia, recording more than 400,000 visitors annually. read more »

Located at Jalan hang Jebat in Malacca, Jonker Walk is a night market that operates only on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Visitors can find a huge range of items here, with antique shoes, souvenirs shops and many other stalls lining the street. Apart from that, Jonker Walk is also a very lively place, and stroll along the street on weekends will allow visitors to catch sight of Karaoke sessions, chinese classical instrumental performances, dancing classes and more. read more »

Set up in 1992 as a studio gallery by internationally-recognized artist Charles Cham, The Orangutan House in Malacca has developed to become one of the most recognizable buildings in Malacca, an iconic landmark of the historical city. At The Orangutan House, visitors can find a range of paintings done by Charles Cham, featuring abstract face and figures painted against bright backgrounds. While not a hit with the local Malaysian community, buyers have flocked from the West to The Orangutan House to buy some of his works. read more »

Opened on April 17, 1984, the Ayer Keroh Recreational Forest is a haven for nature-lovers, an untouched tropical paradise. Spanning an area of 327 hectares, visitors will find themselves in a land of serenity, and find a whole range of tropical flora and fauna here. The trees in Ayer Keroh Recreational Forest are also labelled, perfect for those looking to gain more than just relaxation from their trip. read more »