Melaka is all about history. This museum details the travels of Admiral Cheng Ho and his fleet. The historical figure of Cheng Ho is a fascinating character and seems to be very significant in the history ... Read More →
Straits Chinese Jewellery Museum is located at Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock in Melaka. It is housed in a heritage building that represents Baba and Nonya culture. The tour guides in the museum are knowlegeable, friendly ... Read More →
Dutch Square is surrounded by red painted buildings. It reflects the history of Melaka, the Dutch administration (the Stadthuys, Christ Church), the British colonization (Queen Victoria’s Fountain), and the Chinese settlers (Tan Beng Swee Clock Tower ... Read More →
Built in 1645 and taking pride in being an oldest Chinese temple in Malaysia, this temple is a unique confluence of Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism. The restoration is done with a lot of craftsmanship. On entering ... Read More →
This is an interesting hill with history of the Portuguese and the Dutch. A few vendors selling trinkets are at the entrance. The ruins of the church are impressive and there is a sense of history ... Read More →
A restored Portuguese ship called Flora de la Mar makes for an impressive museum. Quite a bit of stairs to negotiate so be prepared for that. If you have kids please be extra careful because the ... Read More →
One of those places where every day you find something new and interesting. It can be another little coffee place or restaurant, perhaps a temple or boutique. Everything is within walking distance. This is one of ... Read More →
This tiny museum is actually a Malaysian house showing how a typical Malaysian family lives. The lady owner of the house was the granddaughter of the original owner of the house. She will show you, with ... Read More →
An abbreviated history of the fort would reveal that it was built by the Portuguese, who arrived here in 1511, defeated the local Sultanate and laid their claim to the area by building the A Famosa ... Read More →
The Malacca Sultanate Palace is a replica and was interestingly constructed without the use of a single nail. It appropriately holds galleries of the pre-colonial rule, a time when this was a very important seat of ... Read More →
