Kuala Lumpur International Airport 1 hr 35
Menara Taming Sari, Bandar Hilir, Malacca. (12 min) Opened in 2008, this modern tower features a rotating observation deck that ascends to 80 meters. Stadthuys (10 min) Red-hued Dutch city hall built in the 1650s, today a complex of small museums with guided tours. Jonker Street (11 min) Christ Church Melaka (10 min) Historic, red-painted Protestant church with services, a bell tower & a gift shop in back. Windmill Dutch Square Melaka (10 min) Historic square featuring maroon-colored structures in the Dutch colonial style. Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum (11 min) Artifacts & exhibits exploring the history of local Chinese Malays in a large, ornate home. Cheng Hoon Teng Temple (13 min) Restored 1640s Chinese temple featuring traditional architecture with intricately carved woodwork. Melaka River Cruise (8 min) A Famosa (13 min) Fully stocked resort with safari, water park & old west-themed areas, dining, golf & hotel rooms. Bukit Cina (6 min) Hillside site dating to the 15th century, featuring a temple, burial ground & the ruins of a well. Muzium Samudera (Flor de La Mar) (11 min) Housed in a giant ship replica, this museum provides educational exhibits about the port's history. St Paul's Church (12 min) Ruins of a storied church originally built in 1521 with tombstones & a statue of St. Francis Xavier. Melaka Straits Mosque (17 min) Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum (11 min) Museum dedicated to Malacca's culture & history housed in a reconstructed palace with a garden. Jonker Street Night Market (11 min) Bustling open-air market on weekend nights with an array of food & souvenirs, plus entertainment. |