Malacca Attractions

What to See in Malacca

Malacca is a small, friendly city that with many eye-catching sights and attractive modern establishments. It is easy to go around on foot or trishaw to explore the many places that make Malacca unique. As you explore them, you'll learn about the rich heritage and hostory that has shaped the landscape and left a mark on Malaysia's cultural lifestyle.

In fact, the city is a mix of old and new, historical establishments and old shops stand side-by-side with shopping complexes and modern offices. There's just so many colourful sights in the city, but beyond it, you can also explore other cultural places in the outskirts or engage in recreational activities such as golf and jungle-trekking.

Malacca City Attractions

Malacca is a small city with many eye-catching sights and attractive modern establishments. It is easy to get around on foot or trishaw to explore the many places that make it unique. Read more...

Jonker Street Attractions

Jonker Street is a small street in Chinatown in the city centre. Along Jonker Street there aren’t a lot of sightseeing opportunities unless you count the noisy Chinese New Year song-and-dance show that takes place this time of year. Read more...

Ayer Keroh Attractions

Established by Parameswara in the 1390’s, Malacca is Malaysia’s historical pride and joy. Under his rule, it thrived, emerging as a successful international port so esteemed that Portuguese writer Tome Pires once said ‘Whoever is Lord of Malacca has his hand on the throat of Venice’. Read more...

Places to Visit in Malacca

Firmly rooted as Malaysia's historical city, visiting Malacca is like a journey back in time to witness the adventures and discoveries during Malacca's golden age. Today, there are many historical sites to visit that give you a glimpse of Malacca's glorious past. This is balanced with other modern attractions such as water theme parks and cultural parks. Read more...

Malacca Beaches & Islands

While Malacca may not have rich rainforests or long stretches of warm sand, it does have a few magical islands and beaches to discover. Perfect for a weekend getaway, the beaches and islands of Malacca will allure you with their serenity and comfort under a tropical sun. Read more...

Malacca Nature

Malacca, although a small state, still has some adventures in nature to offer. Choose from recreational parks in rainforests to concept farms that display the latest technologies and methods of agriculture. You can also visit the Crocodile Farm, Butterfly Park or Zoo to see some of Malaysia's unique wildlife. Read more...

Malacca Culture & Heritage

While Malacca has a multi-racial population of Malays, Chinese and Indians reflecting the overall racial make-up of Malaysia, it is the Peranakan and Portuguese culture that is still practised by a few descendant communities that attracts visitors. Read more...