Malacca

Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum

Muzium Warisan Baba Nyonya

Step back in time with a visit to this museum which is an actual historic Peranakan townhouse complete with the original antique furniture, and a great way to have a glimpse into the life of a wealthy Peranakan family during the colonial era. Mandatory guide-led tour. Photography is forbidden.

10:00-17:00, closed on Mondays·RM16

Bukit China

Bukit China is one of the largest Chinese cemeteries outside mainland China. Graves can be found here that go back to the late Ming dynasty (mid-17th century). The earliest grave found so far dates to 1622, but many graves were exhumed during the British occupation of Malaysia. Bukit China is a famous jogging spot for the locals and jogging tracks are available all over the hill. When you climb to the top of the hill, you will have a nice view of the town.

Cheng Hoon Teng Temple

Oldest Chinese temple in Malaysia and has an inscription dating 1685 commemorating the deeds of by Kapitan China Li Wei King.

Morning to 19:00

Christ Church

his church was built between 1741 and 1753. It replaced a Portuguese church, which was shattered. Bricks were shipped from Zeeland in the Netherlands. On the floor of the church you will find Dutch tombstones. It is the oldest Protestant church in Malaysia. On the altar you will see sacramental silverware, still bearing the Dutch coat of arms. Photography is forbidden.

Mon-Sat 08:30-17:00·Free admission

Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall

The latest landmarks in Melaka, it is also the largest mall in southern Peninsular Malaysia. Shops include Mustafa Jewellery, 69 Fashion, A-Look Eyewear, AEON Wellness, and ALDO.

Dutch Square

Beautiful square around Christ Church and the Stadhuys. On this square you will find the Tang Beng Swee Clock Tower, it looks Dutch, but it is not. It was built in 1886.

Ee Ji Ban Chicken Rice Ball

Decent purveyor taste-wise of Hainanese chicken rice balls and other treats.

daily 11:00-21:30

Geok Hu Keng Temple

This temple has a history of 130 years. Managed by local communities, the temple was incorporated under the management of Cheng Hoon Teng in 2000. Major celebrations: 3rd day of Chinese New Year, Hien Tian Siong Teh's birthday on 3rd day of 3rd lunar month and the birthday of Geok Hu Tai Chong on 29th day of 6th Lunar Month.

Closed · opens 8 am·free

Hing Loong Taiwanese Noodle

Located out of the town center but have been discovered by many non-Malaccans. Tasty beef, fried pork chop or pig trotter noodles in soup or in sauce.

J. Manik Sdn. Bhd

A shop where they sell authentic Nyonya kebaya and kasut manik-manik (beaded shoes for the ladies). Nyonya kebaya and kasut manik-manik are the tradisional attires of the Baba Nyonya and the Peranakan Heritage. J. Manik is many Singaporean tourists' favourite because they are famous for their quality and services. Not cheap, but definitely value for money.

Closed · opens 10 am

Jalan Kee Ann

Open-air eating stalls for locals and visitors. It is a good place to eat and see the world go by while eating in the open air. Local cuisines include won ton mee, popiah, yew keow, sugar cane water, sup kambing, MN and satay.

Daily 18:00-23:00

Jonker Gallery

A lovely art gallery of contemporary art work by Titi Kwok, the work is beautiful and the prices even better.

Jonker, Heeren and adjacent streets

This is the residential heart of Old Malacca just west of the Malacca River, with its narrow winding streets, beautifully decorated houses, tiny shops, temples and mosques. The whole area is undergoing a renaissance with new shops, restaurants and hotels catering to tourists mushrooming everywhere. However, the area still has a lot of atmosphere and is worth having a look around. One of the streets in this area is Harmony Street (officially Temple street or Jalan Tokong), so called because it contains the prayer houses of Malaysia's three main faiths — the Cheng Hoon Teng Chinese temple, the Sri Poyatha Vinayagar Moorthi Hindu Temple, and the Kampung Kling Mosque.

Jonkers Walk

A night market held every weekend evening to late night from 18:00-00:00. Have a leisure stroll along the street, observing the locals' life, catching a free performance and shop for some for antiques and some local souvenirs, make sure you bargain with the vendors. Try some unique stuff to eat, like grapes-dipped in chocolate or caramel encrusted kiwis. Kaya (coconut spread) filled waffles is a must-try. Cheap Chinese electronic playthings are available too if you have an appetite for them.

Macau Gallery

Gallery about Macau housed in a historical 2-story British bungalow.

Free

Mahkota Parade

Over 200 shops. Anchor tenants are Parkson Grand Departmental Store and Giant Supermarket. Shops include the Body Shop, World of Cartoons, Royal Selangor, FOS, Reject Shop, MPH Bookstores, Sony Centre, SenQ Digital Station, Starbucks, McDonalds, KFC and Pizza Hut. The biggest food court in Melaka is also located here. Has several bureaux de change including Maybank and CIMB Bank which are open 7 days a week.

Closed · opens 10 am

Malacca Duck Tour

This is an old military amphibious vehicle that has been adapted for amphibious tourist trips around Melaka city and moving towards the sea and come back up. Very interesting, like a joyride.

RM30-40 for 3 hr

Malay and Islamic World Museum

Muzium Dunia Melayu Dunia Islam

The ground floor hosts temporary exhibits, the first floor showcases Malay history (particularly before the sultanate), the second floor has exhibits on Indonesia. Only a few panels are translated in English.

RM10

Maritime Museum

Muzium Samudera

The main historical exhibits are hosted inside a replica of the Flor de la Mar, a 16th-century Portuguese ship. A building includes additional exhibits on modern maritime activity and sea life.

Closed · opens 9 am·RM26

Masjid Kampung Hulu

Built in 1728, it's one of the oldest functioning mosques in Melaka together with Masjid Kampung Kling and Masjid Tengkera (Tranquerah), Jln Tengkera see the mixed architecture of Chinese, Javanese and Arab on the minarets and the roofs.

Melaka Islamic Museum

Muzium Islam Melaka

A general introduction to Islam and the Islamic world, with a section on Islam in Malaysia and local scholars.

RM2

Melaka Straits Mosque

Masjid Selat Melaka

A mosque built on the man-made island, Pulau Melaka, just off the coast the city. Spectacular at evening and night.

Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum

Muzium Istana Kesultanan Melaka

Below the hill you will find this museum (Melaka Cultural Museum). It is a reconstruction of the istana of the sultan Mansur Shah. It was built in 1985.

Sat- Mon Wed Thu 09:00-18:00, Tue Fri 12:15–14:45·RM20

Melaka UMNO Museum

Muzium UMNO Melaka

Museum about the United Malays National Organisation, the dominant political party of Malaysia for most of its history.

Morten Village

Kampung Morten

A village of traditional houses, it is on the west bank of the Melaka River.

Pak Putra Tandoori

Very popular (touristy) North Indian restaurant. Food tastes very good. Famous for their naan and tandoori.

Closed · opens 5 pm·Tandoori or dish for 11RM

Pantai Kundur

A small fishing village with a nice beach 2 km away from Tanjung Keling.

Poh San Teng Temple

Sam Po Kong

This temple is at the foot of Bukit China and next to the King's Well, was founded in 1795 by Kapitan China Chua Su Cheong as a graveyard temple. The main deity is Fu-te Zhen Shen. the temple was built to allow the descendants of those buried on Bukit China to conduct prayers to their ancestors away from the heavy rain and strong winds. Next to it, the King's Well. Legends have it that Hang Liu was a Chinese princess from the Ming dynasty who was sent to Malacca to wed Sultan Mansor Shah in the 15th century when the Malacca Sultanate was at its zenith. She had 500 followers who were all settled on Bukit China, which means Chinese Hill, and this well, at the foot of the hill, was where they got their water.

Porta de Santiago

A Famosa

The remains of the old Portuguese fort A Famosa, what you can see now is a mostly Dutch reconstruction, bearing the VOC coat of arms.

Portuguese Settlement

Here is where the descendants of the Portuguese who conquered Malacca in 1511 live today. The settlement, just southeast of the city centre, consists of tidy rows of mostly wooden houses leading up to the Portuguese Square (Malay: Medan Portugis) and Hotel Lisboa (sorry, unlike its Macau namesake, there is no casino here) on the waterfront. The people here may look Malay, but if you peer into their houses, you'll see the characteristic altar with statues of Jesus and Mary perched high on their walls. Quite a few still speak Cristao (or Cristang), a Portuguese patois. There are also many restaurants for you to sample Portuguese Eurasian fare. The most interesting times to visit are during Intrudu - usually in February - when the you'll get a Songkran-like drenching with buckets of water thrown at you; Festa San Pedro to commemorate the Feast of Saint Peter in June, when there are processions, cultural shows and general merry-making; and Christmas, when the whole settlement is decked in decorative lights.