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Malacca. It is one of UNESCO world heritage sites in Malaysia, so historical sites are on the menu.
Malacca Activities – Top Food and local culture of Melaka is also unique.
20 Things to do in
Melaka
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Thus, keep this top 20 things to do in Melaka list for you in case you cannot remember them at spot.
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1. Get enthralled at A Famosa Resort
Best 5 must-visit Let’s begin the journey from past to present. Whether you are a history lover or not, A Famosa
Shopping Malls and
Streets in Malacca Resort is nice place to visit. It won’t take too long to reach the resort. You will be there in one and a
November 23, 2014 half hour if the journey began from Kuala Lumpur.

Getting from Kuala A Famosa Resort offers accommodation and theme

Lumpur to Malacca by parks including Safari Wonderland, Water Theme Park
Bus
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(also referred as A Famosa Water World), Old West
(Cowboy Town). You can also have fun with different
Best 5 Seafood fun activities in the resort including Achery, Horse
Restaurants in Melaka for Riding, Paintball, Rock Climbing, Go Kart, Cycling, Paddle
Seafood Lovers
Boat, Pony Riding, Horse Carriage, Target Shooting &
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Fishing.

Top 10 Historical Places

to Visit in Melaka You will find it a great place whether you are visiting
(Malacca) alone or with the family. 20 things to do in Melaka list
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without A Famosa Resort will be incomplete.

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2. Take a Trishaw Ride
Centers in Melaka
September 13, 2015 Fast moving cars, bikes and planes are fun but the slow and colorful vehicle Trishaw offers you a
unique travelling experience. Getting around Melaka in a Trishaw offers you a sort of experience
where you move about scenery of the city like. The best thing about the Trishaw ride is that you
DEAL OF THE DAY would be able to take pictures as you move. The colorful carriage sort of vehicle reminds you of the
horse carriages.

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March 2016 4. Look into The Stadhuys

February 2016
January 2016 The Red Square or the Stadhuys is a Dutch architecture that takes the visitors on a trip to 1600’s. You

October 2015 will find Oriental buildings and a Museum of Ethnography in the Stadhuys. You can find daily

September 2015 routine items and goods as well as the bridal cultural items in the Stadhuys. The glory of past of the

August 2015 Malaccan people is evident for the costumes in the Red Square, so visit to The Stadhuys is one

May 2015 among the best things to do in Melaka.

March 2015
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5. Get on the River Cruise Melaka
October 2014 Melaka River connects the two parts of city as well as past to the present. The river flows besides
January 2014 streets and you will remember the sails besides Jonker Street from where you could see the Ferry
December 2013 Wheel too. The specially designed boats float on the river between streets like a shadow of Venice.
So, don’t forget to try River Cruise Melaka in your 20 things to do in Melaka list.

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6. Explore Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum
The Chinese-Malay rich families left behind them a culture that is center of attraction for the
tourists. Baby Nyonya Heritage Museum located behind the Jonker Street is a worth visiting place.
One can see rooms, ceilings, wall and doors of the old houses telling about the rich architecture of
the ethnic group.

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7. Cheng Ho Cultural Museum

The Cheng Ho Cultural Museum is maintained by a very warm staff that guides you about history of
the place. Cheng Ho was a legend and the museum offers his history and fabulous maritime
exploits. You can also find literature on Chinese maritime here in the museum. Don’t forget to
watch the 5 minute video on the history of Cheng Ho in the museum.

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8. Shop in Jonker Street

Fun begins at Jonker Street but is never ends. The street is not as crazy as the water world in the A
Famosa Resort but the fun is no less when you shop and dine with your buddies. History and
culture can be experienced at their epic in the Jonker Street Melaka. Weekdays are fun but Saturday
Sundays are the must have experience in the Jonker Street.

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This street is so famous that now it is being referred as Jonker Walk Melaka Experience. There is
also a Jonker Walk gate when this street will start. Without a visit to Jonker Street your 20 things to
do list will always be incomplete.

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9. Visit the Malacca Sultanate Palace

Paintings, art depiction and the furniture of Sultans of Melaka can be found in the Malacca Sultanate
Palace. The city had been home to Malay, Buddhist, Christian and Dutch cultures. This building of
Muslim era is located near the St. Paul Hill. The building is made of wood totally and it is amazing
to find that there are no nails used in it. The gardens beside the palace also reminds you of how
gardens used to be in the old time.

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10. Stopover Christ Church

The Malaccan Churches had been home to Christians from different lands. Visit the church for its
architecture and the history. The Church has been redesigned. You would love the spacious halls
and the touch of local Melaka culture. It is a spiritual and historical trip to be in the Christ Church
Melaka.

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11. Flora de la Mar Maritime Museum

It would be nice to go to the Maritime Museum in Melaka where you can see the Portuguese ship
called Flora de la Mar, which was sunk in the Melaka shore long time ago. There are many historical
ships and ship related parts but the colorful depictions of the sea routes and sea trade are worth
seeing particularly. The museum is within the walking distance of Jonker Street & The Stadhuys.

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12. Try Nyonya Food

Less chopped and more tasty Nyonya food is a must try experience in Melaka. After all you cannot
stay hungry all the day especially when there is a great fusion food available. The Nyonya food in
Melaka offers you a mixed taste of eastern and western dishes. You should try some of the
unforgettable dishes like Asam Pedas, Curry Fish head (with sauces and salads), Otak-Otak, prawns
soups and much more. A meal is not complete without Cendol (Melaka desserts) in Melaka.

For food lover, trying Nyonya food should be on top in best things to do in Melaka list

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13. Stop by Kampung Morten and have a Snapshot

The Kampong Morten is a great place to stop by for a selfie or a family group photo. The place is
great resort and educational development that guides the visitors and tourists about cultural way
and traditional life in Malacca. The place is a living encyclopedia of Melaka.

14. Catch up on Portuguese History at A Famosa Fort

A Famosa fort is the 16th century wonder & remembrance of the Portuguese arrival in Malaysia. Not
enough is left of the fort, but the front still stands. There are canons placed in front of the fort too.
The fort is one of great places to test your camera skills since it offers view of a historical place with
background of sharp blue shy and green trees.

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15. Melaka Wonderland Theme Park

You may forgive yourself for not having been to Melaka Wonderland Theme Park, but your kids will
not. It is a great place to visit in all the seasons, but summers are cooler in this Theme Park. Thrill
rides and speedy water slides are the best fun services of the place. The park is surrounded by a
natural recreational forest spreading over 360 hectares.

Read more about Melaka Wonderland Theme Park

16. Have a Homestay Experience

There is more than one reason for having a homestay in Melaka. Although it is nice to be in a hotel,
yet the homestay is a better experience since you get a more comfortable environment. Normally
the homestay sates are a little higher. But you can avoid bug bites of some old furniture’s in hotels
by staying in the local residences as a paying guest.

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17. Visit Amazing Malacca Butterfly & Reptile Sanctuary

The fauna of Melaka is attractive for both the locals and the tourists. There is a Malacca Butterfly &
Reptile Sanctuary that can be found in Ayer Keroh, which is also one of the best Malacca tourist
attractions. It is an 11ha jungle area that is home to species of reptiles, butterflies and insects. You
can see amazing sizes and colors of butterflies in the sanctuary. Another thing you are going to
surely appreciate is the well maintained area that does not let your interest decrease at the place.

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18. Melaka Zoo – The Second Largest Zoo in Melaka

Wanna visit one of the largest Malaysian Zoo’s? Melaka Zoo is second largest of its kind in the
country. The zoo is a safari place where the visitors are introduced to over 1200 animals, most of
which roam freely in the park. You will love to find over 200 animal species in the zoo that could not
be probably covered in biology book too. You can bet your friends after visiting the Melaka Zoo that
deer barks too! (Barking deer is an endangered species kept in the zoo).

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19. Sri Pogyatha Vinoyagar Moorthi Temple

The rich Malaccan culture is not only home to the Muslim, Christian and Buddhist cultures but you
will also find some great Hindu cultural buildings as well. Posters, paintings and carvings of
elephant head creatures (Ganesh) tell you that the place belongs to the Hindu deity Vinoyagar. The
place tells you about one of finest use of colors in Hindu traditions especially the Chitty community
that arrived here 600 years ago.

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20. Climb the 110 meter Menara Melaka

Riding the Menara Melaka should be either first or the last thing to do in Melaka. Reason? It offers
you a 360 degree view of the city that should either serve as an introduction to the city or a review
of the places you visited.

This is a great place for you to see a 360 degree panoramic view of the city. Believe it, aerial views of
the city are great especially when you can circle over the tower to have a comprehensive view.

This 110 meters high tower or Menara does not make you dizzy, so take a ride
and have an amazing 360 degree view of Melaka.

Read more about Menara Melaka

There are some of the best and recommended must-do activities and things to do in Melaka. If you
want to recommend an activity, please do so by adding comments below.

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