Malacca tourist and travel guide
The historic city of Malacca was Europe's first principle trading post in Southeast Asia and so boasts an unrivalled wealth of history and culture. Most visitors will reside in the old centre of the heritage district which is handily very close to the restaurants, shops and nightlife of infamous Jonker Street. But there are also other neighbourhoods worth investigating in Melaka such as Taman Melaka Raya new business district which is also just a short journey from Bukit St Paul and most of the major tourist attractions.
And no one gets bored in Melaka with plenty of fascinating things to see and do for all ages and tastes. Although this cultural city is bejewelled with hundreds of historic ruins and buildings, a visit to Melaka can be much more exciting than merely touring dry museums exhibits. With a thriving bar scene as well as go kart tracks and wildlife attractions, there is no end to the fun that can be had in Europe's first settlement in Asia.
 | AttractionsMelaka is blessed with a wide variety of tourist attractions to keep even the most demanding visitor sightseeing for days, with colonial ruins, ancient forts plus countless museums and shops...more |  | Hotels & lodgingMelaka is caught inbetween the new and old worlds with some charming colonial buildings which display centuries of historic splendour plus modern hotels for business travellers...more |
 | RestaurantsNo one who chooses to visit historic Melaka should ever go hungry and there is a dazzling array of contrasting fare available in the city including unique Asian fusion and European food...more |  | TransportationDespite not having an airport or being on the Malaysian rail network, Melaka remains extremely easy to reach with a decent bus service and some useful ferry connections too...more |
Brief guide to Melaka
Dining in Melaka is a truly wonderful experience and the city remains a must-visit spot for gourmands of every nationality. Every kind of food can be found here including some truly unique specialities.
Authentic Baba-Nyonya cuisine blends traditional Chinese and firey Indonesian and Malay flavours, often utilising bitter tamarind seed with coconut milk and the ubiquitous Southeast Asian chilli. But diners can branch out with numerous French, Indian, Thai and Italian eateries all over the town.
Although Melaka is certainly not a small city these days it still remains accessible for travellers as the vast majority of tourist attractions are clustered together within walking distance from each other. St Paul's Church is a facal point and certainly worth seeing early, while Porta de Santiago and the spooky Dutch Graveyard are extremely atmospheric places to take the kids. Ayer Keroh is a small village 14kms away that boasts go-kart tracks, water parks plus a zoo and botanical garden.
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