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Melaka Maritime Museum

The Melaka Maritime Museum showcases the maritime history of Malacca through its three different sections. The highlight of the three is a replica of the Portuguese ship - Flor de la Mar - that sank in Malacca due to an unfortunate accident. The Maritime Museum in Melaka focuses on the maritime history of Malacca and Malacca’s Sultanate as the Emporium of the East. The museum is a must-see for its Flor de la Lamar replica and its unique way of showcasing the history of Melaka. Read More

Melaka Raya is an urban township and business area in Malacca. Also known for shopping, entertainment, and dining establishments, the area is within easy reach of Malacca’s historical locations and famous Chinatown. It is also popular for enjoying the night life of Malacca, with many bars and night clubs operating in the vicinity as well. Visitors are often seen entering the couple of shopping centers at Melaka Raya along with the banks and standalone stores for buying their necessities. This area is also home to two distinct apartment hotels along with a 5 star hotel of international standards. Read More

The clear and narrow Melaka River flows through the middle of Melaka city from Negeri Sembilan, feeding the Straits of Melaka. Dubbed the Venice of the East, the River Walk is a promenade with food joints and shops on both sides and is pleasant to walk around. The river and beautiful paintings drawn on the buildings provide a contemporary look. The best time to visit is during dusk when the surroundings glow with colorful decorations and lights. Read More

Located on the man-made Malacca Island, Melaka Straits Mosque, also referred to as Masjid Selat Melaka, is a floating mosque built on stilts above the sea. The mosque appears to be floating during high tide and foggy times providing an awe-inspiring sunrise and sunset views along with the splendid view of the Strait of Melaka. Melaka Straits Mosque is an exclusive mosque which has been constructed parallel to the water level of the sea, on the coast of the Strait. It welcomes the non-muslim visitors following code of conduct an has a beautiful intricately built architecture. The way to the mosque is also a noteworthy scenery portraying the beauty of the coast of Malacca city. Read More

Melaka Sultanate Palace, located at the foot of St. Paul’s Hill, is a replica of the 15th-century palace of Sultan Mansur Shah. Also known as Muzium Kebudayaan or the Cultural Museum, it is now converted into a museum of Malay Sultanate's heritage and history. The three-story Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum is divided into eight chambers with traditional costume, art, weaponry, jewellery and other artefacts on display. The museum also houses three galleries showcasing the local legends through dioramas. A major highlight is the sculpture of sultan's headdress, standing regally at the centre of the museum garden.An epitome of 15th-century Malaysian architecture, the Melaka Sultanate Palace was constructed with traditional architectural methods and was built without the use of a single nail. The palace is supported by wooden pillars and is covered by a copper roof. Read More

Located in Ayer Keroh Melaka, Melaka Wonderland Theme Park & Resort is a water theme park in Malaysia. Surrounded by 360 hectares of tranquil greenery, the water park features 16 attractions including wave pool, adventure island, and water slides. The main highlights are high-speed thrill rides and water rides. Officially opened on 15 May 2010 by Mohd Ali Rustam (Chief Minister of Malacca), Melaka Wonderland also houses boat rides and dry rides. A souvenir shop is close at hand to the park from where one can collect some extraordinary plush toys as souvenirs. Read More

Menara Taming Sari is a 110-meter-high tower located in Bandar Hilir, Melaka. Also known as Taming Sari Tower, it is the first and only gyro tower in Malaysia. The revolving tower has a viewing platform that offers visitors a 360-degree view of Melaka UNESCO World Heritage City. The view at night is spectacular. The tower and its rotating platform is made from Swiss technology and is an architectural marvel. The viewing platform has the capacity to carry 80 passengers at a time. Read More

Located in Ayer Keroh district of Melaka, Mini Malaysia and ASEAN Cultural Park is a theme park housing replicas of ASEAN and Malaysian homes with furniture, fixture and art pieces depicting the traditional architecture and culture of every state. Also referred to as Taman Mini Malaysia dan ASEAN, it represents the 13 Malaysian states and the diversity of different heritages in the form of replicas of houses, cultural shows, traditional costumes, handicrafts and traditional games. The 13 wooden houses are the main attraction, arranged around a circular Padang. Read More

Pantai Klebang is a popular Melaka beach near 1 Malaysian Square. The beach is well known for its white sand dunes and is a perfect backdrop for photographs. It is great for fun-filled family activities such as horse riding, flying kites, and enjoying the beautiful beach. The beach also has a playground for children, and there are several food trucks beside the playground that serve delicious snacks. It is particularly famous for its coconut shakes and food trucks. Read More

St. Xavier Church Melaka is a catholic church located in Jalan Laksamana, Malacca. The 19th-century twin-spired neo-Gothic structure facing the Melaka River is well known for its Catholic Masses and is one of the most popular churches in Melaka. Visitors are allowed to attend the church masses and explore the premises. Church of St. Francis Xavier held the title for being the longest church built by the Paris Foreign Missionary and takes inspiration from the Cathedral of St. Peter in Montpellier in southern France. The best time to visit is during the night hour when the church is illuminated by a faint blue glow. Read More