Tourist Places to Visit in Malacca, Malaysia, Asia

Tourist Places to Visit in Malacca, Malaysia, Asia

Malacca is the 3^rd smallest state in Malaysia lying on the southern region bound by Straits of Malacca, Negeri Sembilan and Johor having a total area of 1664 sq kms. Malacca is approx 148 kms from Kualalumpur and about 235 kms away from city of Johor Bahru. Malacca city is the capital of Malacca and its coordinates at 2.12’ degree North Latitude and 102.15’ degree East Longitude.

Malacca History:

Historic evidences say that Malacca was founded by Parameshwara, the last king of Singapura (present day Singapore) in the year 1377. Before the Sultans set their foot in Malacca, the region was fishing village dominated by local Malay group of communities. Malacca was ruled by Sultanates during 14^th century followed by Portuguese who landed in this place around 1511 led by Alphonso Albuquerque. The Dutch captured Malacca in the year 1641 followed by British who had control over the place during 18^th century. The Japanese invaded Malacca in the year 1942 and finally Malacca became a part of Malaysia in the year 1963.

Tourist attractions in Malacca:

Tourists visiting Malacca can visit some of the awesome places of interest which are listed below:

Fort A Famosa
St Johns Fort
St Peters Church
St Pauls Church
Christ Church
Francis Xavier Church
Cheng Hoon Teng Temple
Jonker Street known for old and antique goods.
Sri Poyyatha Vinayagar Moorthi Temple
Portuguese Square
Kampung Kling Mosque
Baba-Nonya Heritage Museum
No 8 Heeren Street Heritage Centre
Cheng Ho Cultural Museum
Malacca River
Malacca Sultanate Palace
Menara Taming Sari known for one of the tallest observation decks or towers in Malacca.
Red Square
Flora de la Mar Maritime Museum
Coral Wonderland famous for aquariums.
Queen Victoria’s Fountain
Independence Memorial
Air Keroh Lake
Melaka Stamp Museum
Architecture Museum of Malaysia
Malacca Zoo
Melaka Butterfly and Reptile Sanctuary

Education, Healthcare and cuisines in Malacca:

Malacca has some of the best known schools, colleges and universities offering different courses in marine engineering, diploma in tourism and diploma in merchant navy. The schools and colleges have all good infrastructure facilities with well experienced faculty staff. Malacca also consists of some reputed hospitals and medical centers meeting the health requirements of the residents living in this city. Malacca has some good Govt. and private hospitals with latest medical equipments and well qualified doctors and surgeons. The hospitals have all latest medical facilities like Operation Theaters, Maternity wards, Pharmacy stores and 24 hours ambulance services.

Culture, cuisines and festivals of Malacca:

Malacca celebrates some major festivals like Santa Cruz, a yearly festival which consists of street celebration, Branyu a traditional dance and a water festival that marks the beginning of Catholic fasting period. Malacca is also famous for local cuisines like shrimp paste called Belacan, roasted fish, Portuguese egg tarts and devils curry.

Connectivity to Malacca in Malaysia:

Malacca is well connected by road, rail and air modes of transport. North-South Expressway connects Malacca with other cities quite easily and local buses are available in plenty from Malacca Bus Station to nearby places and suburbs. Malacca is also well connected by railways to other major cities in Malaysia. Many flights also operate from Malacca Airport to Kualalumpur, Singapore, Hong Kong and other major cities of Malaysia.

Hotels in Malacca:

There are many luxury and budget hotels located in Malacca catering to the accommodation needs of the tourists visiting the place all round the year. Hotels have all modern facilities and serve exotic Malay cuisines and delicacies. List of hotels located in Malacca are: