Attractions at Malacca
A'Famosa
A’Famosa is more than just quick photo stop opportunity for tourists. Built in 1511, the settlement used to sprawl across a whole hillside but now only a lone gate (Porta de Santiago) remains. One of the oldest surviving European architectural remains in Asia; it is set beside the Istana ke Sultanan on Jalan Kota.
A’Famosa is perhaps Malacca’s best known sightseeing spot. Originally constructed by Alfonso de Albuquerque (who led the Portuguese invasion on the Malacca Sultanate), the remains of the fort is now a crumbling whitewashed gatehouse and is located downhill from St. Paul’s Church.
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Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum in Malacca
At the beginning of the 16th century, merchants and entrepreneurs were lured to Malacca’s shores due to stories of the city’s burgeoning success and wealth. In particular the city saw an influx of Chinese traders who arrived in droves in an effort to escape Manchu rule. These entrepreneurs went on to marry local Malay women – descendants of these marriages were known as Peranakan or ‘Straits-born Chinese’.
Their relative success resulted in these expatriate merchants becoming the principal wealth catalysts of the thriving city. The ‘Babas’ (male Sino-Malays) flaunted their affluence by purchasing Dutch townhouses and transforming them into out-and-out palaces. The interiors of these homes were opulent and stuffed to the tee with Dutch-influenced fixtures including hand-painted tiles and Victorian lamps.
| Opening Hour: |
Mon - Sat 10:00am – 12:30pm & 2.00pm – 4.30pm |
| Address: | 48-50 Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, 75200. |
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Coral Wonderland Melaka
Coral Wonderland Malacca is the Malaysia’s first coral park, hosting over 1,000 species of marine fish and corals. Opened in 2011, the coral park is home to Asia’s longest touch pool, and the country’s longest coral aquarium, giving you a chance for in-depth look on loved marine life. It is situated at level 4 of the conveniently-located Dataran Pahlawan shopping mall, so parking (and also lunch afterwards) isn’t a problem if you’re planning a family day out.
| Entrance fee: |
Adults RM40 Children under 12 RM30 Senior citizens above 60 RM20 |
| Opening Hour: |
Mon – Fri 10.30 am – 9.30pm Sat – Sun 10.30 am – 10.30pm |
| Address: |
F4-01A & F4-99, Level 4, Dataran Pahlawan Melaka, Jalan Merdeka, Bandar Hilir, Malacca. |
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D Paradise Malacca
D-Paradise is a concept tropical fruit and aboriginal village cum retreat in Malacca. This park has a host of attractions, while being conveniently located near the highway. While most would visit Malacca for a historical lesson and culture, a visit to D-Paradise promises an education of a different sort – a look at the plantation industry of Malaysia as well as its fauna heritage.
Some of the attractions here include the world’s largest collection of pumpkins, cactus and ‘monkey cups’; which are pitcher plants, a dragon fly sanctuary, anteaters; a unique furry mammal that has a nose-like appendage to suck up termites and ants for food, a biscuit hut; where delicious local pastries are made and much more.
Make a trip to the D-Paradise for a unique experience of a lifetime!
| Opening Hour: |
Tues - Sun 9.00am - 6.00pm Monday Closed |
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Melaka Wonderland Theme Park & Resort
The best way to cool down on a hot and sticky day in Malacca is to do some splashing around at the spanking-new Melaka Wonderland Theme Park & Resort. Built in Ayer Keroh – Malacca’s tourist attraction-laden quarter – the highlights of this multi zone park are its high-speed water slides and thrill rides.
Surrounded by 360 hectares of natural recreational forest, this brand-new park features a whopping two million litres of water. All in all this water theme park features 16 exciting attractions including the Lazy Cum Crazy River, the 1 Big Wave pool, the Adventure Island, Anaconda Twist, The Pendulum as well as a multitude of other attractions.
| Opening Hour: |
Weekday 10.00am-7.00pm Weekend & Public Holiday 9.00am - 7.00pm |
| Address: |
Ayer Keroh, Melaka (approximately 15 minutes from the Ayer Keroh exit toll) |
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Melaka Toy Museum
Toys are not only kids' play, and for 45-year-old George Ang, owner of the Malacca’s Toy Museum, toys are something that can be appreciated by anyone, regardless of age and/or gender. A certified toy enthusiast, Ang first started collecting toys during his 20 years of working at an advertising agency, and when his collection expanded, he began running out of space in his home to store them all. With encouragement from his family members, he started the museum to share his love of toys and figurines with visitors to Malacca.
| Entrance fee: |
Adult RM6 Children under 12 years old RM4 |
| Opening Hour: |
Tues – Sat 11:00am - 7.00pm Sun 1.00pm - 7.00pm |
| Address: |
5044, Jalan Penghulu Abbas, Bukit Baru, Malacca |
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