🏛️Main Attractions
- ✓Dutch Square
- ✓Fort Santiago
- ✓Jonker Street
- ✓Melaka River Cruise
- ✓St. Paul's Hill & Church
- ✓Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum
- ✓Cheng Hoon Teng Temple
- ✓Maritime Museum
Also check attractions in other Malaysia cities:
Malacca
Malacca
This ancient capital, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, tells the story of the trading history of the Malay Peninsula. Cultural heritage from the Portuguese, Dutch, and British colonial rule remains, making it a living museum of Southeast Asian history.
🌐Other Cities in Malaysia
Recommended Hotels in Malacca
Hand-picked hotels and accommodations from Agoda (20 properties)
🏨Recommended Hotels
- ★The Majestic Malacca
- ★Casa del Rio Melaka
- ★Hatten Hotel Melaka
- ★Rosa Malacca
- ★Courtyard by Marriott Melaka
- ★Hotel Puri
- ★Jonker Boutique Hotel
🍜Restaurants & Food
•Nancy's Kitchen
$$Authentic Peranakan Nyonya cuisine
•Capitol Satay Celup
$Malacca-style satay hotpot
•Pak Putra Restaurant
$Tandoori and North Indian cuisine
•Geographer Cafe
$$Western and local fusion, historic ambiance
•Jonker 88
$Cendol and traditional desserts
•Restoran Ole Sayang
$$Peranakan buffet and à la carte
Also check restaurants in other Malaysia cities:
🛍️ Shopping
- •Jonker Street Night MarketNight Market
Friday-Sunday evening street market with antiques, crafts, souvenirs, clothing, and extensive street food. Malacca's main tourist shopping area.
- •Dataran Pahlawan Melaka MegamallShopping Mall
Major shopping complex connected to Hatten Square and The Shore. International brands, restaurants, cinema, and indoor theme park.
- •Mahkota ParadeShopping Mall
Central mall near Dutch Square with department stores, boutiques, food court, and entertainment options.
- •Orangutan HouseSouvenir Shop
Unique handicraft shop supporting orangutan conservation. Quality Malaysian crafts, batik, and eco-friendly products.
- •Antique Shops on Jonker StreetAntique Shops
Numerous shops selling vintage items, Peranakan antiques, porcelain, coins, old photographs, and collectibles.
💡 Travel Tips
- • Visit on weekdays to avoid Jonker Street weekend crowds
- • Wear comfortable walking shoes - cobblestone streets and hills
- • Try Chicken Rice Balls (unique to Malacca) and Satay Celup
- • Free heritage shuttle bus saves money and provides narrated tour
- • River cruise is best at sunset (5-7pm) for cooler weather and lights
- • Most museums close Mondays - plan accordingly
- • Bargain at Jonker Street Night Market - start at 50% of asking price
- • Download Melaka Heritage Trail app for self-guided walking tours
- • Stay overnight to experience evening ambiance - day trips miss the atmosphere
🔗 Related Information
📋Quick Info
📅Best Season
June - August (drier), December - February (cooler)
💰Daily Budget
$30-60/day
👥Popular With
History BuffsCulture EnthusiastsFoodiesWeekend TravelersFamilies
🗓️Recommended Stay
2-3 days
🌐Timezone
UTC+8 (MYT)
💬Local Language
Malay, English, Hokkien
💱Currency
MYR (Malaysian Ringgit)
📅Malacca 3-Day Itinerary
Recommended plan for efficient sightseeing
Colonial Heritage & Historic Center
🌅
Morning2-3h
🎭
Dutch Square & Stadthuys Museums
💡 Start early to beat heat and crowds. Visit History & Ethnography Museum inside Stadthuys. Climb to St. Paul's Hill for city views.
☀️
Afternoon2h
🎭
A Famosa & Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum
💡 Walk from Dutch Square to A Famosa ruins (5 mins). Book Baba Nyonya Museum guided tour - fascinating Peranakan culture insights.
🌙
Evening3h
📍
Melaka River Cruise & Jonker Street Dinner
💡 Take 5-6pm river cruise for sunset. Walk to Jonker Street for dinner at Nancy's Kitchen or Capitol Satay Celup.
💡Tips
- •Book heritage hotel on Jonker Street for authentic experience
- •Free Panorama Melaka shuttle bus connects all major sites
- •Many museums have same operating hours (9am-5:30pm, closed Mondays)
- •Malacca is easily done as 2D/1N trip from KL or Singapore
- •Try Peranakan cuisine - unique blend of Chinese and Malay flavors
- •River looks prettier at night with colorful lights and murals illuminated
- •Trishaw rides are touristy but fun photo opportunity
- •Visit Kampung Morten for authentic Malay village experience
🌡️ Climate Information
Average Temperature
Summer:32°C
Winter:27°C
Best Season
Jun, Jul, Aug, Dec, Jan, Feb
Rainy Season
Oct, Nov
Humidity
high
Tropical climate with high humidity year-round. Drier from June-August. Short intense rain showers common in afternoon. Cooler December-February.
🌍 Local Culture & Customs
👋 Greetings
Handshake common across communities. Slight bow shows respect.
👔 Dress Code
Casual attire fine. Modest dress at religious sites (shoulders/knees covered). Remove shoes at temples and mosques.
💵 Tipping
Not expected. Round up for good service. 10% at upscale restaurants if no service charge.
✅ Etiquette
- •Remove shoes before entering homes, temples, and some shops
- •Use right hand for giving/receiving items or eating
- •Ask permission before photographing people
- •Respect religious sites - quiet behavior, proper dress
❌ Taboos
- •Pointing with index finger (use thumb or open hand)
- •Touching heads
- •Public displays of affection
- •Littering (fines apply)
💬 Useful Phrases
Terima kasih
Tuh-ree-mah kah-see
→ Thank you
Berapa harga?
Buh-rah-pah har-gah
→ How much?
Boleh kurang?
Boh-leh koo-rang
→ Can you reduce the price?
Sedap!
Suh-dahp
→ Delicious!
🚨 Emergency Contacts
👮 Police999
🚑 Ambulance999
🚒 Fire Department994
🛡️ Tourist Police06-288-2222
🏛️ Japanese Consulate
Embassy of Japan in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur)
📞+60-3-2177-2600
Address:11 Persiaran Stonor, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Hours:8:30-12:30, 14:00-16:30
🏥 Hospitals
Mahkota Medical Centre
📞 +60-6-285-2999English Support
Pantai Hospital Ayer Keroh
📞 +60-6-231-9999English Support
※ Don't hesitate to call in case of emergency