The city of
Melaka is divided into the new and old sections. The older
part of the city is fairly compact and has many historical
and cultural attractions tucked into the nooks and crannies
of its narrow streets.
Much of the remnants of Melaka's glorious past lie within
the Town Square and waterfront area near the river. Just
above the Town Square is St. Paul's Hill (Bukit St. Paul)
which is the site of the original Portuguese fort of
A'Famosa and St. Paul's Church.
There is a sign-posted heritage trail which visitors can
follow to visit all the historical places in the old part of
town. The new section of Melaka lies across the Melaka River
and is mostly built on land reclaimed from the sea. It
consists of modern shopping centres like the Mahkota Parade
and is a bustling food and entertainment district.
Outside Melaka town, there are a some nice beaches, two
excellent offshore islands with resorts and a golf course.
The Air Keroh district is close to the North-South
Expressway and has many recreational theme parks.
Attractions
Taman Mini Malaysia
Fine examples of traditional Malay houses showcase the
different architectural styles from each state.
Cheng Ho's Museum
The only museum outside China dedicated to this famous
15th Century explorer.
Melaka River Cruise
This delightful cruise follows the Melaka River through
the historic parts of town.
Menara Taming Sari
Witness a host of interesting and historical sights of
Melaka from a height of 80 metres of Menara Taming Sari.
Homestay Seri
Tanjung
An opportunity to experience the village life first-hand
while you get to know warm and friendly Malaysians.
Jonker Walk
A quaint, little street lined with arty boutiques, cafes,
historical houses and antique shops.
Poh San
Teng Temple
Dedicated to Tua Pek Kong (Guardian deity of the land and
of the 12,500 graves on the nearby hill called 'Bukit
China').
Christ
Church
The oldest functioning Protestant church in Malaysia.
Construction began in 1741 on the centennial of the Dutch
occupation, and it was completed in 1753.
