Itineraries
Itineraries for Melaka are on the way.
Where to stay
Jonker Street and Chinatown for food and the weekend night market; Dutch Square and Bandar Hilir for the museums and the hill; the riverside for quieter evenings.
The areas: Jonker Street and Chinatown, Dutch Square and Bandar Hilir, Along the Melaka River.
Where to stay in Melaka: areas and adviceHotels in MelakaPlaces to see
All things to do in MalaysiaTempleCheng Hoon Teng TempleThe oldest functioning Chinese temple in Malaysia, dedicated to Kwan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy.Entry: Active temple; dress modestly
FoodJonker StreetAn old street of shophouses, antique shops and food outlets, with a weekend night market.Entry: Pay as you go
TransportMelaka River CruiseA 45-minute boat ride on the Melaka River past old shophouses, a Malay village and riverside cafes.Entry: Pay at the jetty
FoodPortuguese SettlementThe seaside Kampung Portugis, where restaurants on Medan Portugis serve devil curry and grilled fish.Entry: Pay as you go
RuinsSt Paul's HillA hill above the old town with a ruined Portuguese chapel and the Porta de Santiago gate below.Entry: Free to visit
MuseumStadthuysThe red Dutch town hall on Dutch Square, built in the 1650s and now a history museum.Entry: Museum closed Mondays