Melaka, a vibrant, artistic city in southwest Malaysia, is situated on a riverfront.
The city’s former status as a commercial centre is reflected in the architecture, monuments, and populace.
Take in the street art in the afternoon, the history of this UNESCO monument in the morning, and the bustling street market at night.

Activities in Melaka for two days

Plan to explore Melaka, often known as Malacca, for one or two full days as it has something to offer everyone.

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1. Find Melaka’s riverbank street art.

 

The flourishing street art scene in Melaka is one of its biggest surprises.
Buildings are brightly painted and have murals covering the walls everywhere you look.
You may find many older homes that have been revitalised by street art in this neighbourhood by taking a river cruise or taking a few hours to stroll along the river.

Tip :Street art is not only found along the river!
The confined back streets of Melaka conceal a lot more.

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2. The Orangutan House and Murals

 

A wonderful activity in Melaka is visiting the two enormous murals that stand out from the others.
The Kiehl’s Heritage Mural is located next to the river.
made consisting of vibrant colour blocks in primary colours.

The company and UNESCO worked together to design a heritage site route that visits six locations in Malaysia.
One of them is the mural, which is an excellent site to shoot pictures that really capture the vibrant atmosphere of Melaka.
Just around the block is the Charles Cham-painted mural of an orangutan.

3. The Chinese Temple of Cheng Hoong Teng

The Cheng Hoong Teng Chinese temple is the oldest continuously operational temple in Malaysia and, thanks to its Chinese architectural elements, stands out from other structures in Melaka.
This is one of the main attractions in Melaka because of its elaborate gates, gold leafing, and ruby red Chinese lanterns, to name just a few highlights.

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4. Christchurch and Stadthuys

 

The core of Melaka, depicted on numerous postcards, is the red square.
During the time of Dutch administration, bricks from the Netherlands were transported across and used to construct the recognisable red (almost pink) buildings.

Both structures are constructed in the distinctive Dutch style, which offers a distinctive combination of European and Asian design.
Even the oldest Dutch building still standing in the east is thought to be the major town hall called Stadthuys!

We do advise going here first thing in the morning because it will be crowded with people after 8 AM.

5. Melaka Straits Mosque

 

The best thing to do in Melaka is to visit this imposing white structure.
On a jetty that protrudes into the water, the mosque is situated on the outskirts of the city.
As a result, when the water is high, it appears as though the mosque is floating.
View the building’s stained glass and gold accents during the day or at night when it is illuminated with a variety of coloured lights.

6. Jonker Walk

 

A vast stretch of street sellers selling unique delicacies and jewellery make up the Jonker Street night market.
On Friday and Saturday evenings, the market is hosted with live music playing on every corner.
Jonker Walk is a pleasant area to explore in Melaka even if you can’t go on a weekend because it’s right in the middle of Chinatown, where most of the interesting historical sites and fine dining establishments are.

7. Saint Paul’s Cathedral

 

The oldest church structure in South East Asia and Malaysia is St. Paul’s!
The Portuguese constructed it at first in 1521, but as time went on, several other European nations took control of it.
Even though the church is now in ruins, it is still a stunning and magnificent sight.
It’s an interesting fact that the words on the stones within are in old Dutch.

Due to its location on a hill, it is a fantastic area to take in a panoramic view of Melaka.

8. The Maritime Museum

As a museum, a scale model of the historic Portuguese ship “Flora de La Mar” towers over the surrounding structures.
The first ship famously sank off the coast of Melaka after having been used to steal cargo.

The museum is a fantastic place to learn a little bit about Melaka’s significance as a marine commerce centre and is conveniently close to the Dutch square.