Despite having Movement Control Order (MCO) in some states in Malaysia  in line with our fight against the spread of Covid19 in the country, traveling like those normal days maybe not be back to normal soon. 

SOP and other traveling protocols may be reviewed for the safety of all travelers out there.

Should you be visiting Melaka for the first-time once MCO is lifted and inter-state traveling is allowed. I have listed here some of the must- visited places in this city. Let me be your tour guide to help you maximize your time at this wonderful World UNESCO Heritage Site.

Here are the recommended places in Melaka you should remember:

1. Jonker Walk at Jonker Street

This is a good time to have to explore Jonker Street and have a glance to those authentic handicrafts, souvenir items of Melaka, textiles, antiques and fabulous food around the corner of the street.

With the inclusion of the Chinese tradition, the place was well decorated with lanterns which now referred to as the Chinese Town of Melaka.

Get extra drinking water with you as you walk around this area. You can save on buying drinks to hydrate yourself. The best time to roam this place is from around 5 PM onwards. It’s not that hot compared to around 11:00 am to 4.30 PM.

2. A' Famosa

This is a small place in Melaka but it is one of the prominent landmarks in the city. The old building will give you a clear picture of the old structure during the olden times.

This place is a perfect background for photo sessions for tourists who are looking for a heritage site. Although this place is free entry, the author is not sure if the administrator of the site is allowing the place for a wedding photo session.

3. Taming Sari Tower

The structure of the tower follows the shape of a keris, with a peak of the tower resembling its hits.  The ride to Taming Sari Tower offers a spectacular panoramic view of Melaka UNESCO Word Heritage City.

Measuring about 110 meters above the ground, the revolving structure offers a 360 degrees panoramic view of Melaka town.

4. Melaka River Cruise

This is best to be visited during nighttime. The river the cruise will pass by the Melaka Riverside that allows you to feast on the scenic view of those lights coming from the bridges, and vibrant colors from those shop houses around the riverside.

The boat ride is about 45 minutes with the accompaniment of a recorded voice that explains all the historical places the boat is passing by.

5. St Paul Church

An old building situated on a hill which believed to be the Chapel of Mother of God by the Portuguese in Melaka during the olden times.

According to Asian Historical Architecture,  the church is renowned as the place where the body of Francis Xavier, the pioneering Catholic missionary of Southeast Asia, was laid to rest for a period of eight months after his death at sea (from March 22nd, 1553 to December 11th, 1553).

Various artifacts are displayed in the old roofless building written in an old writing form.

6. Melaka River Pirate Park

This is located at the banks of Melaka River just opposite the old Cathay Cinema near Jalan Hang Tuah Bridge. This park housed the Ferris Wheel which was known as the 'Eye of Melaka'.

The Ferris Wheel stands at 25 meters above the ground and it is a permanent structure. Each pod can accommodate 5 adults at a time. This place is highly recommended to be visited during nighttime to enjoy the neon lights and colorful lighting of the place.

Other places of interest that can be found here include the Pirate Ship, Trampoline Bungee, Rode Bull, Rock Climbing, Haunted Castles and the Flying Fox.

7.  Trishaw Ride

Melaka is one of also known for their small transporters or shall we say Melaka’s Trishaws which were designed with plastic flowers and lights and accented with popular anime characters such as Hello Kitty, Pokémon, Barney and Friends, Frozen, and many more.

Most of the Trishaws here are also equipped with good sound to make the ride more enjoyable.

The ride is about 20-45 minutes depending on your request. The longer place you request, the higher rate you need to pay.

8. Christ Church

This church is considered one of the oldest existing churches in Melaka. It was believed to be built in 1753.

The whole building was painted with Red which remained as the hallmark of Melaka’s Dutch–era building.

This is also the popular meeting place of tourist around the area as it is all connected to another popular site in the area such as Jonker Street, the Maritime Museum, The River cruise, A Famous, and many more.

9. Maritime Museum

This museum is also known as Flor De la Mar. This is considered as a replica of the Portuguese ship which sank on the Coast of Melaka while on its way to Portugal.

Inside this museum is where various types of ships are displayed from different countries during the olden times.

When entering the museum, you are required to take off your shoes. The place inside is air-conditioned so you don’t need to worry about the warm weather. Photo taking is also allowed inside the place.

The pricing of Malaysian and foreigners to enter this museum are at a different rate.

10. Visiting other Museums in the Melaka

If you are into the cultural heritage, you may want to visit various museums in Melaka. Here are some of those Museums:

• History and Ethnography Museums (built-in 1650” by the Dutch )
• Melaka Sultanate Place Museums (this was during the time of Sultan Mansur Shah that ruled Melaka in 1456-1477)
• Submarine Museum ( this is a museum inside a Submarine)
• Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum (a family run private museums that talked about the heritage of the Peranakan- Chinese community)
• Naning Heritage and History Museum (This museum is full of history showing the uniqueness of the Naning district. The building was built in 1951.

11. Encore Melaka

One of the newest theatres in Melaka and in Malaysia that can cater to up to 2000 audiences at one time. Encore Melaka showcases an approximately 70-minute show that recounts the long-forgotten tales of the history of the city.

The thereat also highlight a 360-degree rotating audience platform and multi-stage hydraulic sets which makes as Southeast Asia’s largest permanent show theatre.

Here is the summary list in our YouTube post:

SPECIAL NOTE:

Rates maybe have changed from time to time. Please check the respective website of all Museums for updates on their rates, operation hours, and other protocols following the MCO SOPs.