Malacca walking tour & city guide
A historic port of Portuguese, Dutch and Chinese heritage.
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Malacca (Melaka) was a great trading port ruled in turn by Malay sultans, the Portuguese, the Dutch and the British. Its historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site full of colorful colonial buildings and Peranakan shophouses.
The old town
The red buildings of the Dutch Square include Christ Church and the Stadthuys. On the hill, the ruins of St Paul's Church overlook the remains of A Famosa, a Portuguese fort. Jonker Street, in Chinatown, has a famous weekend night market.
The river
The Malacca River is lined with murals, cafés and old houses, and river cruises are especially pretty at night. Colorful trishaws decorated with flowers and lights carry visitors around.
Top sights in Malacca
- 1
Dutch Square
Red colonial buildings.
- 2
St Paul's Hill
Church ruins and views.
- 3
A Famosa
A Portuguese fort gate.
- 4
Jonker Street
A street of shops and a night market.
- 5
Malacca River
A riverside walk and cruise.
Food markets & where to eat in Malacca
Jonker Street Night Market
Weekend street food.
Riverside cafés
Food with river views.
Chinatown
Nyonya restaurants and bakeries.
Food to try in Malacca
Chicken rice balls
A Malacca specialty.
Nyonya laksa
A rich Peranakan noodle soup.
Cendol
With gula melaka palm sugar.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
Plan your trip to Malacca
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- Hotels in MalaccaCompare places to stay and prices.
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