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Melaka (Malacca)


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Melaka is a historic city in the Straits of Malacca have developed over 500 years of trading and cultural exchanges between East and West in the Straits of Malacca. The influences of Asia and Europe have endowed the towns with a specific multicultural heritage that is both tangible and intangible. With its government buildings, churches, squares and fortifications, Melaka demonstrates the early stages of this history originating in the 15th-century Malay sultanate and the Portuguese and Dutch periods beginning in the early 16th century. Featuring residential and commercial buildings.


Melaka Malaysia, are a remarkable example of a historic colonial town on the Straits of Malacca that demonstrate a succession of historical and cultural influences arising from their former function as trading ports linking East and West. These are the most complete surviving historic city centres on the Straits of Malacca with a multi-cultural living heritage originating from the trade routes from Great Britain and Europe through the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent and the Malay Archipelago to China. Both towns bear testimony to a living multi-cultural heritage and tradition of Asia, where the many religions and cultures met and coexisted. They reflect the coming together of cultural elements from the Malay Archipelago, India and China with those of Europe, to create a unique architecture, culture and townscape.


Melaka now is a famous travelling destination in South East Asia, many tourists travel to Melaka to feel the multicultural living, see historical buildings, and taste delicious food and coffee.


World Heritage Zone (Jonker Area) is the main tourist spot in Melaka, the nearby tourists' attraction includes;


  1. Dutch Square (Red Square)

  2. The Stadthuys

  3. Christ Church Melaka

  4. A Famosa (Kota A Famosa)

  5. Saint Paul’s Church

  6. Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum

  7. Samudera Museum

  8. Menara Taming Sari

  9. Melaka Historical Vehicle Park

  10. Church of St. Francis Xavier

  11. Jonker Walk Melaka (Night Market on Friday to Sunday 6.00 PM to 12.00 PM)

  12. Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum(Booking is Required)

  13. Kampung Kling Mosque

  14. Cheng Hoon Teng Temple

  15. Sri Poyyatha Vinayaga Moorthy Temple

  16. Melaka River Walk (6.00 PM – 12.00 PM)

  17. Malacca River Cruise

We suggest you stay around this area, and we can walk around above tourist attractions from one to one, the walking distance between one point to one point is less than 10 minutes. We can enjoy a cup of coffee and delicious food in the cafes and restaurants on Jonker Street.




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