Melaka is a historical town 148 km south of Kuala Lumpur, about two hours drive from Malaysia's capital. Melaka, or Malacca in olden days, has been inscribed in 2008 as a UNESCO World Heritage City because of its rich historical and cultural value. During the 15th century, Melaka was under the Malacca Sultanate, but was later colonized by the Portuguese, Dutch, and British.
Today, Melaka has many places of interest including the Baba and Nyonya Heritage Museum, the Portuguese settlement, the Dutch or Red Square, St. Paul's Church, and the ruins of the Portuguese fort called A Famosa among others. When visiting Melaka, one should not also miss the Jonker Walk, a street lined with antique stores, souvenir shops, restaurants, fashion shops as well as old businesses and buildings. If you're planning to visit Melaka, be sure to have comfortable shoes on your feet so you can explore the area the whole day.
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| Baba and Nyonya Museum |
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| Jonker Street |
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| Red Square |
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| St. Paul's Church |
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