A’Famosa is more than just quick photo stop opportunity for tourists. Built in 1511, the settlement used to sprawl across a whole hillside but now only a lone gate (Porta de Santiago) remains. One of the oldest surviving European architectural remains in Asia; it is set beside the Istana ke Sultanan on Jalan Kota. A’Famosa is perhaps Malacca’s best known sightseeing spot. Originally constructed by Alfonso de Albuquerque (who led the Portuguese invasion on the Malacca Sultanate), the remains of the fort is now a crumbling whitewashed gatehouse and is located downhill from St. Paul’s Church.

ADDRESS:

Jalan Parameswara, Bandar Hilir, 78000 Alor Gajah, Melaka, Malaysia

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A truly captivating experience awaits visitors to overview the city of Melaka. At 43nd floor, it is the one of the tallest man-made structure in Melaka City and offers breathtaking views for up to 50 kilometers in every direction. Walking around the roof, the perimeter fencing of the deck is constructed from glass so you able to see through it. With the telescope provided, you can easily spot the view of the Melaka City. Besides that, for more thrills and excitement, you can spot the view under your foot with glass flooring at Sky Deck. Moreover, Skyscrapers that providing a truly unique experience with amazing 360° panoramas view of the city and beyond. The Shore Sky Tower is one of Melaka's most exhilarating and spectacular tourist attractions, you will be amazed at what you can see and do under one roof!

• OPERATING HOURS:
  

  DAILY 11am to 10pm

• TICKET PRICE:

  Adult - RM25.00
  Child (Aged 3 to 12 years old) - RM18.00

ADDRESS:

193, Pinggiran @ Sungai Melaka, Jalan Persisiran Bunga Raya, 75100, Malacca, Malaysia

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Head to the center of the World Heritage-listed town to admire the buildings of Windmill Dutch Square Melaka, Bandar Hilir, Malacca.. Constructed between 1660 and 1700, the terracotta buildings showcase colonial Dutch style: the clock tower, the state house, the church all colored a memorable dusty red, with louvered windows and thick iron doors. Handed over to the British in the late 19th century, the centerpiece of the square remains a fountain commemorating Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee. Snap photos of the iconic structures and head into the onsite museum to learn more about the colonial era. See Windmill Dutch Square Melaka, Bandar Hilir, Malacca.

• PLACES TO VISIT IN DUTCH SQUARE
  

  1.Stadthuys in Dutch Square
  2.Christ Church

ADDRESS:

Bandar Hilir, 75200 Malacca, Malaysia

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Dutch Square Malacca is the most picturesque along Jalan Kota. It's also a colourfull trishaw pickup point, it is distinguished by a group of bright, terracotta-red colonial Dutch buildings, built between 1660 and 1700, with louvered windows and chunky doors with wrought iron hinges. A central fountain dominates the area: it is an ornate Victorian marble addition, erected in 1904 to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee. One of the oldest surviving parts of Malacca, Dutch Square’s most prominent building is the Stadthuys. Presiding over the entire south side of Dutch Square it was completed in 1660 and is said to be the oldest-existing Dutch building in the East.

ADDRESS:

Jalan Kota, Bandar Hilir, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia. A 2-min walk from the A Famosa

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Constructed between 1984 and 1986, the Malacca Sultanate Palace is a modern reimagining of the Istana (royal palace) that must have stood on this spot in the city of Malacca in the 15th century. The Palace's design - based on inputs from the Malaysian Historical Society and the Artists Association of Melaka - is supposed to recreate the Istana of the Malacca Sultan Mansur Shah, a structure built in 1465 and destroyed in 1511 by attacking Portuguese forces. Little mention is made of the palace's end at the hands of Western powers; after all, Mansur Shah ruled the settlement of Malacca at the height of its political and cultural power, and the Palace at present basks in the reflected glory of that age when the Malays (the majority ethnicity in Malaysia) were unquestionably in charge.

• Getting to the Sultanate Palace
  

  The Malacca Sultanate Palace is located at the foot of Saint Paul's Hill, conveniently at the end of a walking trail that leads straight from the ruins of Saint Paul's Church on higher ground. The immediate vicinity of the Sultanate Palace contains other museums covering the history and culture of Malacca and the Malays: the Stamp Museum, the Islamic Museum of Malacca, and the Malacca Architecture Museum.
  After exploring the interior of the Palace, you can exit at the central staircase again and head straight for the "Forbidden Garden" right across the palace, a botanical garden that purports to replicate the manicured recreational areas reserved for the Sultan's harem.

• Entrance fee
  

  Guests must pay an entrance fee of MYR 5 (about US$1.20)

• Operating Hours
  

  The Palace is open every day except on Mondays, from 9am to 6pm.

ADDRESS:

Jalan Kota, Bandar Hilir, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia

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Malacca is widely known for its harmonious blend of cultures as well as numerous historical sites, and Jonker Street (the main street of Chinatown) is the perfect place to see everything merge together. This central hub of activity also serves as a haven for antique collectors, bargain hunters, and vintage fashion enthusiasts.

• OPERATING HOURS
  

  the main attraction of Jonker Street is its night market held every Friday and Saturday

• OTHER PLACES TO VISIT IN JONKER STREET
  

  1.Jonker Walk Night Market.
  2.Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum
  3.Cheng Ho's Cultural Museum
  4.Cheng Hoon Teng Temple
  5. Kampung Kling Mosque
  5.Mamee Jonker House
  6.Jonker Street Library
  7.Masjid Kampung Hulu

ADDRESS:

A 2-min walk from Christ Church, Malacca.Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia

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The Maritime Museum or the Flora de Lamar is a replica of the Portuguese ship which sank in the coast of Malacca while on its way to Portugal. The replica is a staggering 34 meters in height and 8 meters in width. The main focus of the museum is the maritime history of Malacca and the golden ages of Malacca’s Sultanate as the Emporium of the East. There are also paintings which displays how the Straits of Malacca was a strategic location for traders from both the east and the west stop by at Malacca/Melaka and conduct their businesses while waiting for the monsoon winds to change direction. The museum has myriads of exhibits of articles such as porcelain, silk, textile and spices used by the seamen of the yesteryears and even come sunken treasures hauled from Diana, another shipwreck. Other than exhibits on the history of the Malaccan Maritime, the museum also showcases the different eras that Malacca has gone through starting from the Malacca Sultanate era to the Portuguese era, Dutch era and ending with the British era.For ship fanatics, there are also a collection of different ship models that are on display at the museum. You will be able to learn more about the types of ships and their functions from the collection. You can also climb up to the upper deck of the ship to view the diorama of the captain cabin.

• OPERATING HOURS
  

  Everyday 9am to 5:30pm
  Monday closed

• TICKET PRICE
  

  Admission into the museum is RM3 per adult and RM1 per child

ADDRESS:

Jln Merdeka, Bandar Hilir, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia

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The Melaka River Cruise is a great way to see the sights of Melaka at a leisurely pace, in comfort and without breaking the bank. The Melaka River is where the town began and it has played a key role in Melaka's colourful history. Taking a river cruise is like seeing Melaka from the back door. A few decades ago the river was a stinking waterway lined with decaying houses on stilts and the untidy rear side of crumbling shophouses. In recent years it has had a major facelift. Yes, there has been a lot of new development but at the same time an effort has been made to preserve many of the historic buildings and bridges along the river. Even the newer buildings have been painted with colourful murals depicting different aspects of Malacca's rich history and culture.

• Location to Catch the Cruise
  

  There are now three jetties, one at each end of the route and one at The Shore. You can begin the cruise from any jetty:

• Muara Jetty
  

  next to Quayside Heritage Centre, close to the Maritime Museum easily recognisable by the replica of the Portuguese ship Flor De la Mar. From here the cruise takes you upstream as far as Taman Rempah jetty where the boat turns around and brings you back to the starting point. The round trip takes 45 minutes and covers 9 km.The boat's recorded commentary will begin on the return leg of your journey (from Taman Rempah to Muara Jetty).

• Taman Rempah Jetty
  

  where a small spice garden is located, next to the Hang Jebat Bridge linking Jalan Tun Mutahir to Jalan Tun Sri Lanang. From here the cruise travels downstream as far as Muara jetty where the boat turns around and takes you back to the starting point. The round trip takes 45 minutes and covers 9 km. You will hear the recorded commentary as far as Muara jetty. On the way back you might be treated to Abba's greatest hits or a similar soundtrack.

• The Shore Jetty
  

  next to The Shore Melaka, a retail, hotel and residential development containing attractions such as Shore Oceanarium, Sky Tower, Toy Museum and 3D Interactive Park. Melaka Pirate Park, a small amusement park is also located nearby. Again the river cruise lasts 45 minutes round trip.

• Tip
  

  If you are driving to Melaka you will discover that finding a parking space in the town centre is not easy. If you just want to do the river cruise I would suggest you catch the boat at Taman Rempah jetty because they have a large car park and it's free of charge. Alternatively you can park at The Shore and board the river cruise here.

• OPERATING HOURS
  

  Everyday 9am to 11:30pm
  Monday closed

• TICKET PRICE

• FOREIGNERS
  

  Adult RM30
  Child RM25

• LOCAL
  

  Adult RM25
  Child RM15

ADDRESS:

Jln Merdeka, Bandar Hilir, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia

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For views alone, Bukit Batu Putih should top your list. Part of a 200 million year old quartz ridge, this promontory is surrounded by one of the country’s last remaining coastal rainforests, has near pristine blue bays to either side of it, and the straits in front of it stretching for miles until it fades out of sight. The other reason to visit Bukit Batu Putih is its accessibility. Technically in Melaka it is located on the fringes of Port Dickson in Negeri Sembilan, and as hikes go it’s a short one regardless of which route you choose: beach or forest.

• TRAILs or ROUTES

  Although both start from within Tanjung Tuan Forest Reserve, the forest route is the shortest and easiest, taking no more than 40 minutes, and starts further up the tarmac road, just under the lighthouse. At one hour or so, the beach route is longer and harder though considerably more dramatic. Exiting the tarmac road earlier on, it takes you through the forest down towards the beautiful and deserted Monkey Bay, where you’ll get a flash of the hill’s stony white length peeking out from under the lush green of the scrub. You’ll then have to make your way toward its peak via a steep jungle trail which is passable only during low tide, so checking the tides in advance is a must. The currents here are known to be strong so swimming or wading it may not be an option.

• Tanjung Tuan Recreational Forest gate to trailhead

  20 minutes.

  Trailhead to rocky outcrop and peak

  10 to 15 minutes.

  Time

  35 minutes one way.

  Rating

  Easy with a little rock climbing towards the end, not suitable for children under 6 years of age.

• FACILITIES

  Toilets are located near the entrance to Tanjung Tuan Recreational Forest and parking is available next to PNB Ilham Resort. At the weekends ice cream vendors congregate at the park entrance, while drinks are sometimes sold at the lighthouse steps.

• ADMISSION

  RM1. Tanjung Tuan Recreational Forest is open daily from 7am to 6pm.

  GETTING THERE

  Chart a course for Tanjung Tuan Recreation Forest or PNB Ilham Resort.

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