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Updated Jun 2024
- 7.04.5/5759 ReviewFree
based on 785 reviews"ronda kat sini best petang, sambil jalan and dah penat boleh layan cendol jam besar.anak² mesti sukaBusiness Hours:petang"Melaka.Jonker222m from downtownHighlights: The Dutch Red House is located in the center of Holland Square. It was built in 1650. It is said that it was originally a church, and was later changed to the city government. It is now the Malacca Museum, which houses historical relics from Malay, Portugal, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Play Guide Today, the museum in the Red House is actually divided into six museums, displaying different historical relics, so it is called "StadthuysMuseumsComplex", including the Museum of History and Ethnology (MuseumSejarahdanEtnografi), Art Museum (MuseumSastera), Education Museum (MuseumPendidikan) et al. Crossing the Malacca River Bridge to the east bank of the river, you will be greeted by a neat square with a red clock tower and a Victorian fountain. Like all fountains, there will always be tourists throwing into it. Coins to make a wish. The square is surrounded by red Dutch buildings. Facing the square is the old Red House, which is the oldest building preserved by the Dutch in the East. The Stadthuys have thick red brick walls, heavy hardwood doors, and wide stone steps in front of them. Museum Introduction The larger of the 6 museums is the History and Ethnology Museum. The main antiques are related to the past Malacca Dynasty. You can see a lot of exquisite china, turtle coins, introductions of Prime Ministers of Malaysia in various periods, models of the Dutch town of Malacca, and understand the wedding scenes of locals. Then you can visit the Educational Museum, which is much smaller in size, a miniature one. You can see the museum make miniatures of past classes. I saw the schoolbags, school shoes worn by the students at that time, and the telephones people used at that time. If you have enough time, you can also visit the art museum, which mainly exhibits many oil paintings, depicting the history and living conditions of the Malays. In addition, the Muslim Museum mainly introduces some religious history and culture about Muslims. The back door of the museum is behind the Christ Church. After the tour, you can go directly to the church to visit. In addition, there are small shops lined up along the street at the bottom of the red house, and handicrafts of the same color are richer in colors and styles. If you like, you can buy some as souvenirs.Show Less - 6.54.6/5175 ReviewFree"The small town full of Nanyang style is suitable for walking around. The music of the Melaka Riverside Bar is enthusiastic, the night market is crowded, and the water mosque is at sunset."Melaka>100km from downtownHighlights: The Strait of Malacca is a strait between the Malay Peninsula and Sumatra. It is named after Malacca, an ancient city in Malaysia along the coast. The northwest end of the strait connects to the Andaman Sea in the Indian Ocean, and the southeast end connects to the South China Sea. It is now jointly managed by Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. The strait is in the equatorial windless zone, and there are many calm days throughout the year. The bottom of the strait is flat, mostly sandy, and the water flow is gentle. It is an indispensable attraction for visiting Malacca.Show Less
- 6.44.6/5471 ReviewFreebased on 2574 reviews"22.02.2024 1.Tempahan tiket dibuat melalui aplikasi klook (malas nak beratur kan)2.Nak ronda menggunakan cruise baik sebelah petang (pemandangan ckup jelas kanan dan kiri) tapi ada jg yang minat naik cruise malam, mgkin lampu²3.Kagum dengan bangunan² lama yang diubah suai dan dicat dengan mural yang ikonik menjadikan melaka tetap dengan jolokan bandaraya bersejarahTips: petang ke malam"Melaka295m from downtownNo. 1 of Night AttractionsHighlights: The Malacca River is a small, narrow strait that connects the Malay Peninsula and Sumatra. However, it is this long and narrow ocean passage that carries the necessary passage between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. There are boating activities on the Malacca River held here every day. The registration office is at the tourist center office behind the pier. . This tour takes 45 minutes and travels all the way through the city, where you will see old warehouses, fish markets and more. You will also pass KAMPUNGMORTEN, a typical Malay village house called VILLASENTOSA. The return journey will pass through various piers along the river. Yachts are also provided here to take tourists to the islands off the Straits of Malacca to play.Show Less
- 5.74.4/5241 ReviewFreebased on 716 reviews"Jonker walk is a tourist attraction packed with vendors selling souvenirs, snacks and accessories at considerably steep prices, as compared to elsewhere in Malacca. You can see lots of trishaws blaring loud music and decorated with soft toys and neon lights. There would also be Chinese opera performances on certain nights."Melaka.Jonker183m from downtownHighlights: Where there are Chinese, there are temples, ancestral halls and markets, and there are Chinatowns. In Malacca, Malaysia, a Southeast Asian country, there is a Chinatown. Chinatown has not only become the carrier of overseas inheritance of Chinese culture, but also the place where the spirit of overseas Chinese is placed. Melaka's Chinatown, also called Jonker Street, is located on the north bank of the Malacca River. Although most of the buildings here are hundreds of years old, you can still see traditional Chinese architectural features. Walking across the bridge over the Malacca River, the shape of a treasure ship straddles the street. The famous Chinese Tea Room (Hainan Chicken Rice) is on the right hand side of the entrance of Chinatown. It was full of people outside and outside, and there were many people waiting by the door. Behind the Western Treasure Ship Landscape is San Shugong Food Company, which makes people feel that Chinese cultural elements are oncoming as soon as they arrive in Chinatown. Next to the third uncle is the famous Chinatown in Malacca, which is a place that tells the old stories of the old shops in the old streets of Malacca. Chinatown is about 400 meters long, and the width of the road is only enough for two cars to lean over. The streets are mostly two-story buildings with high beams and arcades, all of which have a history of more than 100 years. On the lintel of Xiangjie Street, there are characters such as "Tongfa", "Fengshun", "Fengjie", etc. These are the shop names left over from the ancestors, so people can think of the prosperity of the commercial market in the past. scene. Walking into Chinatown, in addition to the Chinese architectural style shops on both sides, there are 8 temples and guild halls standing in the short street. These buildings still retain dripping eaves, and the walls are inlaid with exquisite Chinese element decorations and patterns. The Chinese community in Malacca still retains traditional Chinese customs, such as burning incense to worship their ancestors at ordinary times. During the Spring Festival, residents wear red cloth, new clothes, New Year greetings, hanging palace lanterns, sticking Spring Festival couplets, setting off firecrackers, visiting graves during Qingming Festival, and Dragon Boat Festival. Dragon boat races to eat brownies, Mid-Autumn Festival to eat moon cakes and so on. Especially when the wedding is held, the ceremony is quite authentic. The groom wears a long gown and a jacket, a satin ribbon on the back, and a small cap with melon skin on his head, while the bride sits in a sedan chair. One of the most famous is the Hokkien Guild Hall. On the roof of the gate, there are statues of the "Eight Immortals" familiar to Chinese people. For the Jiangmen folks in Malacca, they can also find their spiritual home here - Gangzhou Guild Hall, located at the other end of Chinatown. This is a three-story building built in 1887. The first floor is leased to a cultural company, and the second and third floors are used as the office space of the guild hall. Chinatown is really worth taking a stroll. The buildings here have their own characteristics, and the colors are mostly bright tones. There are graffiti-style Western paintings, and there are also Chinese-style dragon-shaped patterns. Human-powered floats can be seen everywhere on the street. If you are tired from walking, you might as well ask one to take a seat and experience the style of the town. It is not too early to visit Chinatown. According to local people, to experience the culture of Chinatown, you must wait until the afternoon. In the afternoon, Chinatown is completely different from the daytime situation, the street vehicles stop entering, the stalls and hawkers flock, and the streets are crowded with tourists from all over the world. Walking along Chinatown, the shops and residences on both sides of the ancient streets are mostly two-story buildings. In these shops, there are various souvenirs, special products, clothing, etc., but most of the goods here are from China. In addition, if you have enough time, you can go to the nearby Malacca River to see it at night. At the beginning of the lanterns, there are tiny lights on the shore. Walking on the bridge to enjoy the scenery on both sides is also very artistic.Show Less
- 5.74.5/5252 ReviewFree"A good place to visit for people who love history. The city, on the other hand, has nothing much to offer tourists."Melaka.Jonker349m from downtownHighlights: St Paul's Church was built in 1521 for the Portuguese. After the Dutch occupied Malacca in 1670, the church was used as a castle, and many bullet holes can still be seen on the outer wall today. In 1753, the Dutch built another church, and St. Paul's Church was used as a burial ground for Dutch nobles, and some tombstones inscribed in Latin and Portuguese are still preserved. St. Paul's Church is built on the top of St. Paul's Hill. There is a white priest statue erected in front of the church. The carving is very realistic. The strange thing is that the statue has no right hand. In addition, it is also a pleasant thing to overlook the Strait of Malacca in the distance.Show Less
- 5.74.6/5179 ReviewFrom2.59based on 1077 reviews"This is a great birdeye view experience to see the town of Melaka."Melaka.Melaka City Center389m from downtownNo. 2 of Night AttractionsHighlights: The revolving tower was opened to tourists in 2008. The purpose of the construction of the revolving tower is to provide tourists with a better view. It can have an unobstructed view of the entire city of Malacca. It is the only revolving tower in Malaysia. The revolving tower is 80 meters high, and the whole journey takes about 8 minutes. It rotates 360 degrees and can take 66 people at a time, allowing tourists to view the historical city of Malacca from a 360-degree angle.Show Less
- 5.64.8/546 ReviewFrom4.58
based on 810 reviews"Quite enjoyable in my opinion especially when it's in the late evening where the weather is cooler and there's some wind. The whole journey is pretty short, total time spent was only about 30-35mins? The sights and introductions were good and it doesn't matter which side of the boat you are on cos when it turns back to the starting point, you will get to 'see' the other side and take photos."Melaka.Melaka City Center1.5km from downtown - 5.54.5/5158 ReviewFreebased on 1969 reviews"wow 😮 the place is so amazing 🤩 i really love to see history places like that 😄"Melaka.Jonker231m from downtownHighlights: The famous place in Melaka is Holland Square. Most of the buildings in the Netherlands are mainly red, so the whole area of the square is mostly red and orange-red buildings. Among them, the famous Red House, which is said to be built in 1650, is the oldest existing Dutch building in the Far East. In the early days, it was a Dutch residence and office, and now it has been changed to the Malacca Museum.Show Less
- 5.54.5/5202 ReviewFreebased on 739 reviews"the history it's alive here, you can see the history of melaka, should be visit here ."Melaka.Melaka City Center1.4km from downtownHighlights: One of Malacca's must-see and photo-taking spots, the fort is a fort built by the Portuguese in 1511. The castle is a Portuguese-style building in the early 16th century, known as the largest and stronger castle in Southeast Asia. The castle was built after the Portuguese occupied Malacca in 1511. In 1607, the castle was bombarded by the Dutch, and only the city gate survived. The castle is regarded by the locals as the spiritual symbol of Malacca. From here you can overlook the city of Malacca, the old port and the Straits of Malacca.Show Less
- 5.44.4/5162 Review"Muzium Samudera was on my bucket list, and it was really nice. I wasn't sure if it was more something for kids, but even for adults it's very interesting.I arrived just before sunset (just before closing time), which made the experience more magical. Late afternoon is recommendable because at daytime it's too hot. I enjoyed it."Melaka.Melaka City Center289m from downtownHighlights: This maritime museum is located in the quayside area west of the city, inside a huge Portuguese ship "Ocean's Flower". The museum shows people the history of Malacca through some old props. The Flower of the Sea sank off the coast of Malacca while carrying Malaysian trophies back to Europe. The Malaysian government is rebuilding and expanding the ship. The exhibits in the museum are very attractive, especially those local ships and various nautical instruments.Show Less
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FAQ
What are some Best Things to Do in Melaka?
Some Best Things to Do in Melaka include:The Stadthuys, Malacca Strait, Malacca River, Chinatown, Church of Saint Paul, Malacca
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Melaka?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Melaka include:The Stadthuys:4.5, Malacca Strait:4.6, Malacca River:4.6, Chinatown:4.4, Church of Saint Paul, Malacca:4.5
At what locations in Melaka can Best Things to Do in Melaka be found?
The Best Things to Do in Melaka are mainly located in:The Stadthuys:Melaka, Malacca Strait:Melaka, Malacca River:Melaka, Chinatown:Melaka, Church of Saint Paul, Malacca:Melaka
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