Malacca City
MALACCA
THE HISTORICAL CITY
Malacca is the historical state of Malaysia, rich with heritage buildings, ancient landmarks and colonial structures. It was here that colonial forces first made contact with Malaysia, which eventually shaped the country into its current economic and political system. Today, in Malacca, you can still see the imprints of British, Dutch and Portuguese forces left behind in forts, museums, churches and towers. Visit Malacca for the cultural experience of a lifetime.
KEY FACTS
CURRENCY : MYR
LOCAL CUISINE : CHINESE, MALAY, INDIAN
SPECIALITIES : A' FAMOSA WATER WORLD
PEAK HOURS : 12p.m.
COMMUNICATION MEDIUM : CHINESE, MALAY
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Features
Malacca is one of the most popular tourist destinations within Malaysia. Every evening the famous Jonker Street night market is buzzing with tourists from all over the world. In 2008 UNESCO listed Malacca as World Heritage Site. Besides the many beautiful historical sites Malacca is also well known for its great food. Everywhere that you look you will find places to eat; experts claim the best local dishes in Malaysia originate from Malacca
Jonker Street
The heart of Melaka city where everyone goes to experience great shopping, dining and nightlife. Its packed on Fridays and Saturdays thanks to its world-famous nightlife but we love hanging out at the Geographers Cafe any time, day or night, and watching the world go by.
A' Famosa
Water World
It is not Disneyland by a long shot, but the theme park is one of Malacca’s most popular day-time attractions. Surprisingly, it is not usually listed in travel books, probably due to its relatively out-of-the-way location in Alor Gajah. The only water park in Malaysia’s southern region.
St. Paul's Hill
The white chapel of St. Paul’s Church. The original structure, dedicated to the Virgin Mary was built in 1521, and is today a part of the famous A Famosa ruins. It is also the holy burial grounds of many distinct nobles, including the second Bishop of Funay, Japan.
The Baboon House
The Baboon House is a quaint cafe in Malacca that impresses thanks to its authentic gourmet burgers, freshly ground coffee and laidback atmosphere. With a tranquil open-air courtyard, spacious seating arrangements and eclectic furnishings, this place certainly isn’t short on personality. Situated in Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, the peaceful and cosy environment of The Baboon House is in pleasant contrast to the busy lanes of Jonker Street outside.
The Daily Fix
The Daily Fix Cafe is located at Jonker Street. It is housed at the back of a heritage building and is owned by Julian, a young chap graduated from the university in Australia. Subtly decorated at the interior, the cafe does not offend the heritage stature of the building. Rather, it adds a new dimension to preservation of such structure. As the guests admire the creative setup in a nostalgic environment, they can enjoy brownies, ice-creams, sandwiches, pancakes, coffee, etc. It is a newly opened cafe, so, it has a small menu and operates for a relatively short period daily.
The Baba & Nonya Heritage Museum
The Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum is located in Melaka, a World UNESCO Site. The house is a combination of three terrace lots that were acquired by the Chan family in 1861. Four generations lived in the house before it was opened as a museum in March 1985. The name of the museum is derived from the term Baba, an honorific manner of addressing a Straits-born gentleman and Nyonya which addresses a Straits-born lady.
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Malacca River Cruise
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.
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