Attraction Type: Cultural Park, Alternate Living

Taman Mini Malaysia

If you are curious about the history of Malaysian architecture or in other words, if you want to see the traditional style of housing of all the 13 states of Malaysia, their people and their ways of life, then this is a “never-miss” destination for you!
The Taman Mini Malaysia cultural park, located a few kilometers outside of Melaka, near the town of Ayer Keroh, is built on a singular concept of portraying the essential culture of Malaysia through its architecture and the rooted …

Attraction Type: Observation Deck
About Menara Taming Sari

Menara Taming Sari Melaka, Malaysia

Menara Taming Sari (Melaka Tower) is the first and only gyro tower in Malaysia so far.  It measures 110 meters in height, and revolves 360° to provide a panoramic view of Malacca town and beyond. It was commercially opened on the 18th of April of 2008.
The tower is built with advanced Swiss technology, and is said to have the ability of absorbing earthquakes measuring 10 richter scales.  The inspiration behind the 110 meter viewing tower was the legendary Taming …

Attraction type: Astronomy Complex

Located at Tanjung Bidara Masjid Tanah, the Al-Khawarizmi Astronomy Complex is a facility provided by the State government in Meleka to revive the study of Astronomy.  The complex is named after the great Arabic astronomer Abdullah Muhammad ibn Musa, who is also known as Al-Khawarizmi.  The complex was built at a cost of RM 20 million and is equipped with an observatory, a planetarium, an astronomy training center, as well as a robotic observatory.  The training center was completed in 2007.
The Al-Khawarizmi Astronomy Complex provides the people …

Attraction type: River Cruise, Melaka Tour

About Melaka River Cruise
The Melaka River was a key reason behind what Melaka is today. The beautiful past of this great city would not have been possible had its was not bestowed with a river like this. It other words, the Melaka River significantly shaped the history of this land.

Melaka River Cruise

The Melaka River can be imagined as the embodiment of the Malay Sultanate of Melaka;  it was the start and conclusion of each war.  The Melaka River was perhaps one the most important incentives …

As you may know, the Portuguese came to Malacca in 1511 and ruled the place till 1641.  When they arrived at the shores of Melaka, the first thing they did was build a fort overlooking the river.  They named it A Famosa.  The A Famosa is one of the oldest European Architecture present in Southeast Asia.

A Famosa Malacca

Throughout the Portuguese rule, the fort was critical to their foothold of the island because the town was constantly under threats from other foreign bigwigs (i.e. the British and Dutch).  It was not …

Attraction type: Museum, Heritage

Stadthuys, also known as the Dutch Square, is really the oldest of all the Dutch buildings in Melaka and South East Asia.  It was once officially home to the Dutch Governors.  It has been preserved in its original Dutch architectural form.  It was constructed in 1650, and it is known (and famous) for its red-painted buildings.  It is situated in the old part of Melaka city.

The Stadthuys

The building is living proof of the exquisite Dutch architecture (with the typical tower clock).  Today, preserved as the Historical and …

Attraction Type: Melaka Street bazaar, Melaka Shopping

About Jonker Street (Walk)

If you happen to be in Melaka, Jonker Street is a must see! The narrow street, which is located in the Melaka Chinatown, is also known as Jonker Walk and Jalan Hang Jebat.  It has several of the oldest houses in the country, dating to the era of the 17th century, therefore it is also unofficially called the Antique Street.  The thin street is famous amongst the locals for selling artifacts of different periods; you will certainly find stuff from various …

Attraction type: Melaka Zoo

Zoo Melaka

Zoo Melaka, Malaysia

Zoo Melaka is among the most famous and well known attractions in the area of Ayer Keroh.  It is located along the Lebuh Ayer Keroh, which happens to be the central roadway that makes a link between the North-South Expressway and the State, approximately 13 kilometers away from downtown Melaka.  With a total area of 54 acres, the Zoo Melaka is the second largest zoo in Malaysia.
The zoo opened was established in 1963.  In its possession, it holds at least 1,200 animals from more …

Attraction Type: Homestay village, Melaka House

About Homestay Seri Tanjung

Homestay Seri Tanjung is a concept seldom found anywhere in the world; it’s an experiment to help tourists experience the real village way of life at Seri Tanjung.  The concept won the National beautiful competition twice and it continues to woo locals and tourists alike.  Seri Tanjung offers accommodation for visitors under the Homestay concept enabling them to live village life fist-hand.  This program is run by an organization under the administration of the Malacca State Government and the Ministry of Tourism, …

Attraction type: Portuguese community, Neighborhood

About Portuguese Square Melaka

The Portuguese Square is central to the Portuguese community of Melaka.  The residents there are the modern descendants of past Melakan colonists who settled and blended with the locale community during the last 400 years.  This square is also known as ‘Mini Lisbon’ for its location within this Portuguese settlement.  The square is central to Portuguese culture in Melaka and is also the only one of its kind in Malaysia.  It lies on the Malacca town outskirts, in the district of Ujong Pasir.  …