Melaka is the core of Malaccan history and the state of Malaysia’s oldest capital city. The former occupation of the Japanese, British, Portuguese, and Dutch molded the Malaccan history manifested through its well preserved landmarks. Melaka is currently established as world heritage site by UNESCO which you should not miss when touring Malaysia.
The center of the city offers the most fascinating travel locations in Melaka. For your food craving and additional antique collections, you can go to the famous Jalan Hang Jebat or Jonker Walker. This spectacular walkway is studded with specialty stores where you can also feel the unique ambiance of Perakan architecture which is evident in Jonker Walk.
The rich cultural heritage is the strong pillar of Melaka tourism consequently preserved as possible. You can visit here several extraordinary museums particularly in the area of Bandar Hilir. You can also experience charming view the A Famosa Fort and St. Paul Hill in this location which are remnants from 500 years way back.
At the foot of St. Paul’s Hill you will see the Melaka Sultanate museum where they keep the Malacca Cultural artifacts. Moreover, another heritage structure of Melaka is the St. Paul Church ruins can be seen as you climb up the St. Paul Hill.
A Famosa Fort is among Asia’s oldest European architectural landmarks. For years only the small gate remained from the formerly known as powerful and massive structure. Alfonso de Albuquerque, a Portuguese commander, built this fort believing that Melaka can be an ideal port to link Portugal and China.
As you stand at the stairway of St. Paul’s Church you will see next to it a huge red building known as Stadhuys. It is considered as the important landmark in Melaka where the Dutch Governor officially resided. At present, you can find here two museums, the Ethnography Museum and the Historic Museum where they home wide range of tradition bridal costume collections and Malacca’s relics. Going to the back portion of the building you can see another museum known as the Literature Museum.
The largest Chinese cemetery outside China can be found at the northeast portion of Malacca town. The Melaka people have preserved well the Bukit China’s tombs originated from the Ming Dynasty.
The Kampung Keling, built by Indian Muslim businessmen in the 18th century is among the oldest landmarks in Malacca. It displays the distinct architectural influence of Sumatra where you can also see the Cheng Hoon Teng temple abundantly adored with mythological images and magnificent wood furnishings and carvings. It considered as the oldest Chinese temple in Malaysia.
Aside from experiencing the historical adventure of Melaka are the white sand beaches of the two major islands, the Pulau Besar considered as a beach sanctuary and Pulau Upeh the home of the rare Hawksbill turtle and considered as paradise for nature lovers. You can go to these islands via ferry from Jeti Anjung Batu in Umbai.
Beside from all of those amenities mentioned, there are other enthralling tourist’s spots in Melaka. Most tourists who come to the town of Melaka were delighted and fascinated by its tourist attractions. Moving around the town is not a problem through Panorama Melaka which conveniently shuttles tourists all over Melaka.
You tour to Melaka will always be a memorable one. You will be like stepping back in time with its well preserved culture that is rarely found anywhere in the world. The Melaka people have incredibly kept their heritage that stood until now to enrich its multicultural background.