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Melaka City Guide

Introduction

Melaka 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. Melaka has emerged as a strong maritime trading state under the industrious Parameswara and his chiefs. Melaka also began to be noticed by Muslim traders from West Asia and India, who until that period, had been concentrating their activities in Aru, Pedir and Pasai en-route to the East, especially China. Read full article

Melaka Food Guide

The must have in Melaka are the chicken rice ball and satay celup. Many locals from another state are more than willing to travel all the way there just for the one day food trip. Definitely worth the drive. Besides, nyonya delights is also a must try as Melaka being one of the place besides Pulau Pinang, is influenced by the Peranakan. Nyonya cuisine is normally a combination of Chinese ingredients with Malay herbs. Make sure you go to the right place for the right food!

Melaka Restaurants Guide
Melaka Culture

Crowned as the historical sites in Malaysia, heritage buildings are what you always bump into in this city. Do you know that Melaka is also one of the places that have the most museums? Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum, Cultural Museum and Maritime Museum are places that you must go. From there you can see the changes in Melaka before and after the settlement of Portugese in Melaka. This is when the intermarriages of garrison men and local women became a hit.

Guide to Melaka Culture
Outdoor Activities In Melaka

The latest attraction in Melaka these days is the Eye On Malacca after the successful one in Taman Tasik Titiwangsa. Eye On Malacca is said to be larger than Eye On Malaysia, Taman Tasik Titiwangsa with additional trampoline bungee and a pirate ship. Don’t miss the nature parks here if you like the nature’s creation. Take a stroll at the parks or go jungle trekking!

Guide to Melaka Outdoor Activities
Nightlife In Melaka

Bars and cafes are those of the normal hangout places during night. Rest and relax at the cafes, have a chat with families or friends while you enjoy their food. Or go down to a bar to have a drink and chill. If you prefer to go shopping and eat the food on the street, pasar malam is where you should head to. Cheap clothes and accessories, a stretch of delicious food and even antiques are those of you can find in the famous Jonker Street.

Guide to Melaka Nightlife
 

HOTELS IN MELAKA

The accommodations here range from less than RM100 to over RM400 depending on the hotel rates. Backpackers’ accommodation is also available here. The prices are 30 percent lesser during weekdays. The hotels area is located mainly in Jalan Bendahara while the budget ones are in Jalan Parameswara and Taman Melaka Raya. The hotels here will surely bring you back to the old days. If you prefer resorts than hotels, we have it all here.

Guide to Melaka Hotels