HomeAsiaSoutheast AsiaMalaysiaMelaka 19 Things to do in Melaka + Tourist Spots By Marcos Detourista. Updated on February 1, 2023. Where to go in Melaka? Achieve your travel goals with this list of beautiful destinations, top things to do, must-see places, tourist spots & more. Melaka, or Malacca, is a Malaysian state perched between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. It’s a blockbuster hit among backpackers for its proximity to two of the top Southeast Asian cities and its beautiful touristic spots. Melaka’s biggest draw is its charming past as a major trading port and Portugal colony during the 1500s. Both can still be traced in many of the state’s attractions. Its capital city aptly called the Historic City, Malacca City, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008. Other must-visit sites include the Melaka River, Christ Church, and the Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, a 17th Century Chinese temple still in operation. The Dutch Square is another highlight with its attractive Dutch-era buildings mostly painted crimson. Melaka is accessible by bus from the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur, where most international flights land. If you are coming from Singapore, you may traverse the 250km journey via the North-South Expressway. 1. Melaka River Melaka River in Melaka (Malacca), Malaysia Location: JALAN GRAHA MAJU ARAS 9, GRAHA MAJU BUILDING, 75300 Melaka, Malaysia. Save on Google Maps. Melaka Travel Essentials: Where to stay in Melaka (click below to see rates and book online)Cheapest Rates | Best Reviews | Home Rentals/Airbnb Melaka Tours & Discounts Malaysia WIFI/SIM Card See also: Places to Visit in Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur Itinerary | Singapore Travel Guide. More travel tips coming up! In the meantine, enjoy this quick list of attractions and tourist spots in Melaka. To help with your trip planning, I’ve added links to the locations on Google Maps. Feel free to click/tap on the links posted. Then, use the “save” feature on the Google Maps app for easy reference. I’ve also shared photos from my Instagram feed. Use Instagram’s save feature for quick access to your travel/feed goals. Follow me on Instagram 2. Christ Church Melaka Christ Church at night in the Portuegese-colonial district of Melaka, Malaysia Location: Gereja Christ, Jalan Gereja, Bandar Hilir, 75000 Malacca, Malaysia. Save on Google Maps. 3. Stadthuys (Dutch Square) Stadthuys (Dutch Square) in Melaka (Malacca), Malaysia Location: Bandar Hilir, 75000 Malacca, Malaysia. Save on Google Maps. 4. Queen Victoria’s Fountain Queen Victoria’s Fountain in Melaka (Malacca), Malaysia Location: Jalan Gereja, Bandar Hilir, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia. Save on Google Maps. 5. Malacca Clock Tower Malacca Clock Tower in Melaka (Malacca), Malaysia Location: 17, Jalan Gereja, Bandar Hilir, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia. Save on Google Maps. 6. Windmill Dutch Square Melaka Windmill Dutch Square Melaka in Melaka (Malacca), Malaysia Location: Bandar Hilir, 75200 Malacca, Malaysia. Save on Google Maps. 7. Bastion Middleburg Bastion Middleburg in Melaka (Malacca), Malaysia Location: Bandar Hilir, 75200 Malacca, Malaysia. Save on Google Maps. 8. Melaka Straits Mosque Malacca Straits Mosque, in Melaka, Malaysia Location: Jalan Pulau Melaka 8, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia. Save on Google Maps. 9. A’Famosa Fort A Famosa (Fortress) in Melaka, Malaysia Location: Jalan Parameswara, Bandar Hilir, 78000 Alor Gajah, Melaka, Malaysia. Save on Google Maps. 10. St. Paul’s Church St. Paul’s Church in Melaka (Malacca), Malaysia Location: Jalan Kota, Bandar Hilir, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia. Save on Google Maps. 11. Jonker Street Night Market Jonker Street in Melaka, Malaysia Location: Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia. Save on Google Maps. 12. Melaka Food Trip Chicken Rice in Melaka (Malacca), Malaysia Nyonya Laksa, in Melaka, Malaysia Cendol in Melaka (Malacca), Malaysia Capitol Satay in Melaka (Malacca), Malaysia 13. Maritime Museum & Naval Museum Maritime Museum & Naval Museum in Melaka, Malaysia Location: Jln Merdeka, Bandar Hilir, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia. Save on Google Maps. 14. Cheng Hoon Teng Temple Cheng Hoon Teng Temple in Melaka (Malacca), Malaysia Location: 25, Jalan Tokong, Kampung Dua, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia. Save on Google Maps. 15. Kampung Kling Mosque Kampung Kling Mosque in Melaka (Malacca), Malaysia Location: 75200 Malacca, Malaysia. Save on Google Maps. 16. St John’s Fort St John’s Fort in Melaka (Malacca), Malaysia Location: Jalan Ujong Pasir, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia. Save on Google Maps. 17. Church of St. Francis Xavier Church of St. Francis Xavier in Melaka (Malacca), Malaysia Location: 12, Jalan Banda Kaba, Bandar Hilir, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia. Save on Google Maps. 18. Bukit Cina Chinese Graveyard Bukit Cina Chinese Graveyard in Melaka (Malacca), Malaysia Location: Jalan Puteri Hang Li Poh, Bukit Cina, 75100 Melaka, Malaysia. Save on Google Maps. 19. Tranquerah Mosque Tranquerah Mosque in Melaka (Malacca), Malaysia Location: Jalan Tengkera, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia. Save on Google Maps. Where to go near Melaka & beyond Kuala Lumpur Location: Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Save on Google Maps. Kuala Lumpur Travel Essentials Where to stayTours + discounts Top discounts KL Tower Observation Deck Admission Ticket Malaysia 4G Data SIM Card (MY Pick up) Malaysia 4G Pocket WiFi Hotspot (MY Pick up) 19 Places To Visit in Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Itinerary + Travel Guide Singapore Location: Southeast Asia. Save on Google Maps. Singapore Travel Essentials Where to stayTours + discounts 33 Things to do in Singapore + Tourist Spots Singapore Itinerary + Travel Guide Singapore Itinerary What places have you added to your bucketlist? Have you been to beautiful places in Melaka that should be on this list? Feel free to share your thoughts! Places to visit in Melaka Melaka tourist spots, things to do in Melaka, where to go in Melaka & more. 1. Melaka River 2. Christ Church Melaka 3. Stadthuys (Dutch Square) 4. Queen Victoria’s Fountain 5. Malacca Clock Tower 6. Windmill Dutch Square Melaka 7. Bastion Middleburg 8. Melaka Straits Mosque 9. A’Famosa Fort 10. St. Paul’s Church 11. Jonker Street Night Market 12. Melaka Food Trip 13. Maritime Museum & Naval Museum 14. Cheng Hoon Teng Temple 15. Kampung Kling Mosque 16. St John’s Fort 17. Church of St. Francis Xavier 18. Bukit Cina Chinese Graveyard 19. Tranquerah Mosque Kuala Lumpur Singapore Note: Destinations featured above are not listed by rank. Where to Stay in Melaka Click below & search recommended Melaka hotels/hostels/home rentals within your budget. Remember to set your min/max price, travel dates, and sort by review ratings. 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