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A'Famosa

A former Portuguese Fortress, A Famosa is among the oldest surviving European architectural remains in Southeast Asia. One of Malacca's famous sightseeing spots, the only remaining part of the fortress is a small gate house, known as Porta de Santiago. A Famosa ruins is a wonderful spot for photography lovers, who can capture some stunning images of this crumbling structure. History lovers would be interested to note that A'Famosa was once home to an entire lot of the Portuguese administrative officials. Read More

A'Famosa Water World, Malaysia's largest water theme park, is a popular daytime attraction in Melaka, expanding in 20 acres. Escape the farrago of the city and gear up for some amazing rides, slides, pool activities, and adventure in the A’famosa water world in the core of Malacca. It is the only water park in the southern region of Malaysia. Experience the adrenaline rush in frolic rides and roller coasters of the Water Park like Hula Hula, Inner Tube Slide, and Big Ice Cream, etc. or relax in the sandy beach or pool with friends and family. Drive through a jungle way to witness the animal fun in the Safari Wonderland and enjoy the animal show. Relish different cuisines in the food court of the park or stroll through the old west streets witnessing some mesmerising performances and fireworks. Read More

Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum at Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock is a complex of three restored houses showcasing the typical 19th-century Chinese-Malays (Baba-Nyonya) residence. The Chinese Palladian houses were converted into Peranakan Museum, now known for its exquisite woodwork, porcelain, and furniture. Guided tours are available. Managed by the Chan Family, Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum was built by the great grandfather of the Chan family, Chan Kim Lay in 1896 for his upcoming generations to live in. The house consists of three terraces and all the portions are almost 20 feet in width and 180 feet long with an air well in the middle for proper air circulation. The décor and artefacts along with the furniture provide a mesmerising experience. It was named ‘Baba Nyonya’ as ‘Baba’ is used to address the Straits-born gentleman and ‘Nyonya’ is for Straits-born lady in an honorific manner. Read More

Located along Jalan Puteri Hang Li Poh in Melaka, Bukit Cina is the largest and oldest burial ground of Malacca’s Chinese community outside of China with over 12,500 graves. Also referred to as Chinese Hill, the cemetery stretches over 3 hills and also includes 20 Muslim tombs. The forested paths of Bukit Cina are a popular spot for jogging and walking among the medieval graves offering incredible views from the park. There is an exemplary Chinese World War II memorial, temples, wells, and a bridge. Bukit Cina Hill has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Read More

A must-visit for history buffs, Cheng Ho Cultural Museum is the largest museum in Malacca, located north of Melaka River. The museum features historical items, information, and details about Zheng He's (Cheng Ho) life and explorations, a Chinese Ming Dynasty admiral. With the fascinating cultural relics, a creative puppet show and a beautiful garden courtyard, the museum exude a quaint vibe. Visit the museum for the Chinese architecture of the shophouses it is housed in, replete with swaying lanterns and pearl furnishings. Cheng Ho Cultural Museum's gift shop is popular for its Chinese tea, Malaysian white coffee and durian souvenirs. Read More

Cheng Hoon Teng Temple is the oldest Chinese temple in Malaysia, dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy, Kuan Yin. Also known as the ‘Merciful Cloud Temple’ or ‘The Temple of Green Cloud’, it is located at the famous Harmony Street in Malacca. It is a multi-faith temple that practices the doctrine of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. The temple has been awarded by UNESCO for the excellent architecture preservation. The temple complex houses several prayer halls with a grand central prayer hall housing the black, gold and red-robed statue of Goddess Kuan Yin. A highlighting feature of Cheng Hoon Teng Temple is the seven-metre red flag-pole which houses the mortal remains of two of the three captains who contributed majorly in the construction of this temple. A traditional opera houses across the road forms part of the Cheng Hoon Teng Temple complex. Read More

Located on Jalan Gareja or Church Street, the Christ Church Malacca is an 18th-century Anglican church. One of Melaka's defining structure, it is the oldest functioning Protestant church in Malaysia. Christ Church is still a functioning church in Melaka. In fact, it is quite popular, and sees quite a few visitors, especially during the services. The church also has some very intriguing artefact and objects that have undiscovered stories behind them, like the church bell. It is definitely a must-see for those who want to believe in and marvel at the Christian faith and also want to immerse themselves in the rich culture and history of Melaka. Read More

The Dutch Square of Melaka is located in Bandar Hilir and is the most famous landmark. The square is surrounded by buildings painted in red, which gives rise to its popular name Red Square. One of the most picturesque points of Malacca, the most prominent building of Dutch Square is Stadthuys. Built between the 1660s and 1700s, the red buildings are characterized by large windows and wrought iron hedges. The entire area of Dutch Square has a vibrant surrounding and can always be seen buzzing with tourists. A major highlight of the Red Square is the Queen Victoria Fountain, standing proudly at its centre. The century-old fountain was built in 1901 to commemorate the diamond jubilee of Queen Victoria.The red buildings and surrounding make the Dutch square a popular place for clicking photographs. It is also popular for souvenir shopping. Read More

Jonker Street, also popular as the Jonker Walk, is the main street of Chinatown, Melaka. It is popular for the shops selling clothes, antiques and souvenirs, apart from being a major street food hub. The highlight of Jonker Street is the night market held here every Saturday and Sunday. The bustling Jonker Street is not just about delicious food, artistic creations and bargaining, but it also has a number of attractions in and around it. The numerous museums, temples and mosques, each of them drawing inspiration from all around the world give the visitors the perfect reason to not miss out on them. Jonker Street truly depicts the fast, jolly and rich cultural life of Malaysia and forms a smooth knot between the ancient traditions and modern technology. Read More

Melaka Butterfly and Reptile Sanctuary, or as locally known as Taman Rama-Rama dan Reptilia Malacca, is an 11 acre butterfly and reptile sanctuary and zoo in Ayer Keroh, Melaka. Earlier known as the ‘The Butterfly Park Melaka’, it is one of the most famous natural attractions in the city. The Melaka Butterfly and Reptile Sanctuary is divided into four sections - Larva Center, Pupa House, Tarantula Adventure and Bugs Kingdom, each of these housing different type of species, like butterflies, reptiles, insects, koi fish, etc. The sanctuary is also the home to the two rare golden leopards and almost instinct Raja Brooke which is the national butterfly of Malaysia. Read More