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Top Attractions and Things to do in Melaka : World Heritage City

Melaka - World Heritage City

There are so many things to do and attractions in Melaka! Let’s find out what are the things you can do right here in Melaka!

Just for our readers, this is a quick summary of the Melaka attractions in this world heritage city…

1. Traditional Trishaw Rides

Trishaw Rides at Stadhuys / Christ Church Melaka
Trishaw Rides at Stadhuys / Christ Church Melaka

One of the best ways to cover Melaka has got to be the trishaw rides. You can hope on one of these brightly decorated trishaws at Stadhuys and your trishaw guide will bring you to the tourist attractions in Melaka!

2. Authentic Peranakan Food

Restoran Ole Sayang Malacca Peranakan Restaurant
Restoran Ole Sayang Malacca Peranakan Restaurant

One of the most authentic and well known peranakan restaurants in Melaka, Ole Sayang serves up some of the best nonya foods at affordable prices. Dont forget to take away some of its famous keropok while you’re there!

3. Historical Museums

Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum
Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum
Melaka Maritime Museum
Melaka Maritime Museum

To learn some interesting history of how Melaka came to be, the Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum as well as the Melaka Maritime Museum are 2 of the many museums that are strongly recommended!

4. A Famosa Fort

A Famosa aka Porta De Santiago
A Famosa aka Porta De Santiago

One of the most famous ruins in Melaka, the A Famosa Fort is a must visit attraction!

5. St. Paul’s Church

Interior of St. Paul's Church Malacca
Interior of St. Paul’s Church Malacca

A short walk up the hill from A Famosa is the St. Paul’s Church. From here, you can visit this Melaka Attraction and have a splendid view of the city as well!

6. Jonker Street

Jonker Street Melaka
Jonker Street Melaka

To savour some of the best local delicacies, why not head to Jonker Street? Here, you will be able to savour one of the best chicken rice in Melaka and also try out some street foods in the evening. Quaint shops along the street will get your attention as well!

7. Stadhuys aka Red Square

Stadhuys Melaka
Stadhuys Melaka

Another must visit attraction here in Melaka has got to be the Stadhuys. Here you can also see one of the oldest church – Christ Church Melaka and also hop on to one of the well-decorated trishaws for a ride about town!

8. Leisurely Stroll along the Melaka River

Graffiti art on houses along Melaka River
Graffiti art on houses along Melaka River

To make your Melaka trip more memorable, why not hope on the cruise down the Melaka river? A walk along the river is also strongly recommended!

For your convenience, you can now check out the best hotel deals in Malacca right here!

Related posts

This post is part of our 3D2N travels in Malacca. Below, you can find other relevant posts covered during this trip!

Top 3 Things to do at Jonker Street aka Jonker Walk
Jonker 88 @ Jonker Street
Stadhuys Melaka aka Red Square or Dutch square
Best 5 stars hotel in Melaka : Hotel Equatorial Melaka
Battle of the Malacca (Melaka) Jonker Street Chicken Rice Balls : Which is better? Chung Wah Chicken Rice or Hoe Kee Chicken Rice?
Weekend Getaway and Staycation @ Philea Resort Melaka (Malacca)
Top Attractions and Things to do in Melaka : World Heritage City
A Leisure Stroll along the Melaka River
Trishaw Rides in Melaka : A Must-Do Activity!
Traffic Jams in Melaka : How bad is it really?
Restoran Ole Sayang – One of the most reputable Peranakan Restaurant in Malacca
Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum – Built without nails!
Melaka Maritime Museum – Museum within a Ship
A Famosa aka Porta De Santiago
St. Paul’s Church

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Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum – Built without nails!

Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum

If there are 2 museums that you must visit in Melaka, one of them has got to be the Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum…

Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum
Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum

Of course the other is the Melaka Maritime Museum.

The reason why the Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum is a must visit museum in Melaka is because of the wealth of information it holds!

If you are interested in history of Melaka, it’s there.

If you are interested in stories and legends, it’s there!

If you are interested in jurisdictions in Melaka, it’s there!!

If you are interested in artifacts and costumes worn, it’s there!!!

Basically, all the things you want to know about how Melaka came to be, it’s all there. So, to provide a good background to the rest of your trip in Melaka, the Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum is a must visit museum if you have to make a choice to visit 1 or 2 museums only.

Not to mention, the price of entry is ONLY 2RM!!!

How the "court" at that time would look like (Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum)
How the “court” at that time would look like (Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum)
Descriptions of the above scene at Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum
Descriptions of the above scene at Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum

One of the more interesting displays (at least to Kate and I) were the legends and heroes of Melaka. They tell of stories of jealousy, loyalty and deceit. Plus, life sized sculptures do bring the stories to life…

Stories and Legends in Melaka depicted (Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum)
Stories and Legends in Melaka depicted (Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum)
View of Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum from the garden
View of Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum from the garden

Besides the excellent photo taking opportunities of the palace itself plus a nice stroll around the garden which you can enjoy, you can also marvel at the architectural brilliance of how the palace can be built without any nails at all! An architectural feat of their time…

For your convenience, you can now check out the best hotel deals in Malacca right here!

Related posts

This post is part of our 3D2N travels in Malacca. Below, you can find other relevant posts covered during this trip!

Top 3 Things to do at Jonker Street aka Jonker Walk
Jonker 88 @ Jonker Street
Stadhuys Melaka aka Red Square or Dutch square
Best 5 stars hotel in Melaka : Hotel Equatorial Melaka
Battle of the Malacca (Melaka) Jonker Street Chicken Rice Balls : Which is better? Chung Wah Chicken Rice or Hoe Kee Chicken Rice?
Weekend Getaway and Staycation @ Philea Resort Melaka (Malacca)
Top Attractions and Things to do in Melaka : World Heritage City
A Leisure Stroll along the Melaka River
Trishaw Rides in Melaka : A Must-Do Activity!
Traffic Jams in Melaka : How bad is it really?
Restoran Ole Sayang – One of the most reputable Peranakan Restaurant in Malacca
Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum – Built without nails!
Melaka Maritime Museum – Museum within a Ship
A Famosa aka Porta De Santiago
St. Paul’s Church

If you enjoyed our content, “Like” us on Facebook Today!

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