Malacca, Malaysia

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Malacca, Malaysia (9 July, 2005)

Malacca is a historic state on the coast to the south of Kuala Lumpur, Malacca is regarded as the cradle of Malay civilization, for it was through Malacca that the peninsula experienced its most glorious and powerful Malay kingdom, the Sultanate of Malacca, which flourished in the 15th century. Today Malacca Town, recognised as a historic city, was inscribed by UNESCO in 7 July, 2008, together with the George Town World Heritage Site, titled the Historic Cities of the Straits of Melaka.

The state of Malacca is bordered by Negeri Sembilan in the north and Johor in the east. The historic city of Malacca is also the capital of the state of Malacca. With an area of 1,652 square kilometers, Malacca State is one of the smaller states in Malaysia. It has a population of about 600,000.

History practically lives in Malacca. As you explore its streets, you will discover the oldest mosque, the oldest temples and forts in the country. Many of the heritage sites in Malacca have been well preserved, although many have been given an overzealously make-over.

Map of Malacca

Sights in Malacca

1. 8 Heeren Street (GPS: 2.19478, 102.24759)
2. Admiral Cheng Ho Statue (GPS: 2.19366, 102.24917)
3. AEON Mall Bandaraya Melaka (GPS: 2.21505, 102.24606)
4. A'Famosa Resort (GPS: 2.44652, 102.2092)
5. Angalaa Parameswari Kovil Temple (GPS: 2.20389, 102.24065)
6. Ayer Keroh Country Club (GPS: 2.27503, 102.30636)
7. Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum (GPS: 2.19533, 102.24671)
8. Bastion House (GPS: 2.19163, 102.24985)
9. Chee Ancestral Home (GPS: 2.19631, 102.24511)
10. Cheng Ho Cultural Museum (GPS: 2.19537, 102.24858)
11. Cheng Hoon Teng Temple (GPS: 2.19734, 102.24688)
12. Chinese War Memorial (GPS: 2.1956, 102.2554)
13. Chitty Village (GPS: 2.2013, 102.24035)
14. Chitty Museum (GPS: 2.20374, 102.24149)
15. Christ Church (GPS: 2.1943, 102.24952)
16. Democratic Government Museum (GPS: 2.19309, 102.24895)
17. Dol Said Mausoleum (GPS: 2.45258, 102.18097)
18. Durian Tunggal Recreational Lake (GPS: 2.33553, 102.30687)
19. Dutch Graveyard (GPS: 2.19363, 102.25054)
20. Dutch Square (GPS: 2.19452, 102.24918)
21. Eng Choon Association (GPS: 2.19652, 102.24507)
22. Fortaleza de Malaca / Porta de Santiago (GPS: 2.19188, 102.25033)
23. Fredrick Hendrick Bastion (GPS: 2.19363, 102.24818)
24. Governor's Museum (GPS: 2.19318, 102.24998)
25. Hang Jebat Mausoleum (GPS: 2.19665, 102.2487)
26. Hang Kasturi Mausoleum (GPS: 2.19715, 102.24628)
27. Hang Tuah Mausoleum (GPS: 2.2179, 102.15861)
28. Hospital Melaka (GPS: 2.21738, 102.26073)
29. Jambatan Chan Koon Cheng (GPS: 2.19628, 102.25056)
30. Jambatan Hang Jebat (GPS: 2.20804, 102.25151)
31. Jambatan Kampung Jawa (GPS: 2.1972, 102.25042)
32. Jonker Walk Night Market (GPS: 2.19533, 102.24797)
33. Kampung Hulu Mosque (GPS: 2.19925, 102.24751)
34. Kampung Jawa (GPS: 2.19832, 102.24948)
35. Kampung Kling Mosque (GPS: 2.19677, 102.24749)
36. Kampung Morten (GPS: 2.20284, 102.2513)
37. Makam Lang Buana (GPS: 2.28779, 102.46593)
38. Makam Sultan Ali (GPS: 2.1551, 102.34745)
39. Makam Tok Kepau (GPS: 2.12465, 102.50051)
40. Malacca Butterfly & Reptile Park (GPS: 2.26293, 102.30095)
41. Malacca Hokkien Association (GPS: 2.19581, 102.24732)
42. Malacca Sultanate Palace (GPS: 2.19279, 102.25042)
43. Malaysia Youth Museum (GPS: 2.19455, 102.24945)
44. Maritime Museum (GPS: 2.192, 102.24659)
45. Masjid Fathur Rahman, Pengkalan Rama (GPS: 2.20773, 102.25358)
46. Melaka Alive (GPS: 2.19142, 102.25058)
47. Melaka Hainan Association (GPS: 2.19754, 102.2455)
48. Melaka Islamic Museum (GPS: 2.19246, 102.24864)
49. Melaka UMNO Museum (GPS: 2.19195, 102.24892)
50. Museum of Architecture (GPS: 2.19275, 102.24856)
51. Museum of Enduring Beauty (GPS: 2.19167, 102.2492)
52. Perigi Rajah (GPS: 2.19583, 102.25531)
53. Perkampungan Ikan Bakar Terapung (GPS: 2.1564, 102.33832)
54. Poh Onn Kong Temple (GPS: 2.20041, 102.25177)
55. Poh San Teng Temple (GPS: 2.19601, 102.25545)
56. Portuguese Settlement (GPS: 2.18339, 102.26703)
57. Proclamation of Independence Memorial (GPS: 2.19189, 102.25089)
58. Sri Poyyatha Vinayagar Moorthi Temple (GPS: 2.19644, 102.24777)
59. Stadthuys / Museum of Ethnography (GPS: 2.194, 102.2491)
60. Sekolah Henry Gurney (GPS: 2.16007, 102.32158)
61. St Francis Xavier's Church (GPS: 2.19516, 102.25065)
62. St Francis Xavier's Statue (GPS: 2.1926, 102.24944)
63. St John Fort (GPS: 2.18932, 102.26446)
64. St Paul's Church (GPS: 2.19264, 102.24966)
65. St Paul's Hill (GPS: 2.19252, 102.24932)
66. St Peter's Church (GPS: 2.20273, 102.25302)
67. Taman Mini Malaysia (GPS: 2.28245, 102.30383)
68. Tan Beng Swee Clock Tower (GPS: 2.19439, 102.24907)
69. Tanjung Tuan Lighthouse (GPS: 2.40747, 101.85233)
70. Tan Kim Seng Bridge (GPS: 2.19458, 102.24852)
71. Tapak Megalitik Kampung Chenderah (GPS: 2.29768, 102.46693)
72. Tranquerah Mosque (GPS: 2.20239, 102.23736)
73. Tun Tan Cheng Lock's Ancestral Home (GPS: 2.1961, 102.24537)
74. Victoria Fountain (GPS: 2.19435, 102.24906)
75. Villa Sentosa (GPS: 2.20251, 102.25144)
76. Zoo Melaka (GPS: 2.27653, 102.2989)

Tourist Activities in Malacca

1. Melaka River Cruise

Selected Hotels in Malacca

1. Arenaa De Luxe Hotel Melaka (GPS: 2.18855, 102.26468)
2. Hatten Hotel Melaka (GPS: 2.18929, 102.25175)
3. Hotel Puri Melaka (GPS: 2.1965, 102.24522)
4. Hotel Sentral Melaka (GPS: 2.20386, 102.25322)
5. The Baba House Hotel (GPS: 2.19661, 102.24458)

Rivers in Malacca

1. Malacca River
2. Sungai Kesang

Streets of Malacca

Map of Towns in Malacca

Category of sights in Malacca

List of places in Malacca

1. Malacca Town
2. Alor Gajah
3. Ayer Pa Abas
4. Banda Kaba
5. Bandar Hilir
6. Batang Melaka
7. Bemban
8. Brisu
9. Cheng
10. Chinatown
11. Durian Tunggal
12. Hang Tuah Jaya
13. Jasin
14. Kampung Jawa
15. Kampung Morten
16. Klebang
17. Kuala Sungai Baru
18. Lendu
19. Lubok China
20. Machap Baru
21. Masjid Tanah
22. Melaka Pindah
23. Melaka Raya
24. Merlimau
25. Nyalas
26. Peringgit
27. Pulau Besar
28. Pulau Melaka
29. Pulau Sebang
30. Pulau Upeh
31. Ramuan China Besar
32. Ramuan China Kecil
33. Selandar
34. Serkam
35. Simpang Ampat
36. Sungai Rambai
37. Sungai Udang
38. Tanjung Bidara
39. Tanjung Kling
40. Telok Mas
41. Telok Gong
42. Umbai

Where to stay when in Malacca

As a custom, I suggest only hotels that I have personally stayed before and have experienced its hospitality. In Malacca, that would be The Majestic Malacca.

Entering Malacca by way of Johor through Jambatan Sungai Kesang. (16 September 2016)

Getting into Malacca Town

Visitors to Malacca usually come by road. The city centre is located approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours from Kuala Lumpur depending on traffic. Although Malacca does have an airport, but it does not handle any regular scheduled flights. If you are self-driving, use the North South Expressway (E2), and exit at the Ayer Keroh Interchange (Exit 231). From there, take the Ayer Keroh Highway - you don't really need to know the highway by name, just look for signage for Melaka - and it will take you right down to Malacca Town.

On the North-South Expressway, Malacca is 80 km from Seremban, 146 km from Kuala Lumpur (from Damansara), 349 km from Ipoh (from Ipoh Selatan), 513 km from Penang (from Juru), 606 km from Alor Setar (from Alor Setar Selatan) and 651 km from Kangar (from Jitra). If you are coming from the south, Malacca is 224 km from Johor Bahru (from the Causeway. The time taken to reach Malacca is approximately 2 hours from Kuala Lumpur, and 2.5 hours from Johor Bahru.

Getting Around Malacca

The old city of Malacca is small enough that it is possible to cover most of the sights on foot. For the fun of it, you may also want to try taking the Malacca trishaw for a joy ride. Remember to negotiate the fare in advance of boarding.

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