1. Jonker Street Night Market
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📁 Local Market, Shopping
Jonker Street – Highlights
- Local open-air market
- Wide range of souvenirs
- Traditional street foods
- Night street entertainment
Opening Hours
- Fri-Sun: 18:00 – 00:00
- Mon-Thu: Closed
2. Dutch Square (Red Square)
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📁 Historic, Architecture
Dutch Square – Highlights
- Picturesque historic square in Melaka
- Red-coloured Dutch colonial buildings
- Mass of vibrantly decorated trishaws
- The Clock Tower and Queen Victoria’s Fountain
3. St. Paul’s Hill & Church
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📁 Hill, Historic, Observation Deck
St. Paul’s Hill – Highlights
- Fascinating hill with colonial history
- Panoramic view of Melaka city
- The ruins of St. Paul’s church
- The statue of St. Francis Xavier
Entrance Fee
- Free admission
4. Melaka River Cruise
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📁 Cruise, Architecture, Historic
Melaka River Cruise – Highlights
- 45-minute cruise down the Melaka river
- Leisure trip along Melaka’s major sights
- Views of traditional and historic buildings
- Illuminated panorama during night cruise
Opening Hours
- Daily: 09:00 – 23:30
- Cruise starts around every 30 mins
Ticket Price
- Mon-Thu
- Adults: 15.90 MYR
- Children (2-12): 7.50 MYR
- Fri-Sun
- Adults: 21.20 MYR
- Children (2-12): 7.50 MYR
5. Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum
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📁 Museum, Architecture, Historic
Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum – Highlights
- Three charming traditional town houses
- Peranakan Chinese styled interiors
- Intricately-detailed wooden furnitures
- Exhibits of Straits-born cultural heritage
Opening Hours
- Mon-Thu: 10:00 – 12:00 / 14:00 – 16:00
- Fri-Sun: 10:00 – 12:00 / 14:00 – 17:00
- Tours start every 30 mins
Entrance Fee
- Adults: 16 MYR
- Children (5-12): 11 MYR
6. Christ Church
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📁 Religious Site, Historic
Christ Church – Highlights
- Historic red-coloured church
- Major landmark in the city centre
- Dutch Colonial styled architecture
Opening Hours
- Daily: 09:00 – 16:30
Entrance Fee
- Free admission
7. Cheng Hoon Teng Temple
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📁 Religious Site, Architecture
Cheng Hoon Teng Temple – Highlights
- Malaysia’s oldest Chinese temple complex
- Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism halls
- Impressive decorative arts and sculptures
Opening Hours
- Daily: 07:00 – 19:00
Entrance Fee
- Free admission
8. Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum
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📁 Palace, Garden, Museum, Historic
Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum – Highlights
- Replica of the Melaka Sultanate’s palace
- Scenic gardens and wooden architecture
- Exhibits of the Sultan’s chambers and rooms
- Galleries dedicated to Melaka’s culture and history
Opening Hours
- Tue-Thu: 09:00 – 17:30
- Fri: 09:00 – 11:30 / 14:00 – 17:30
- Sat-Sun: 09:00 – 17:30
- Mon: Closed
Entrance Fee
- Adults: 5 MYR
- Children: 2 MYR
9. Melaka Straits Mosque
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📁 Religious Site, Architecture
Melaka Straits Mosque – Highlights
- Floating mosque on a man-made island
- Mix of Malay and Middle Eastern styles
- Massive golden dome with blue trims
- Spectacular illuminations at night
Opening Hours
- Sat-Thu: 07:00 – 19:00
- Fri: 07:00 – 11:30 / 14:00 – 19:00
Entrance Fee
- Free admission
10. A Famosa Fort
📁 Fort Ruins, Historic
A Famosa Fort – Highlights
- Historic Portuguese fortress
- Well preserved gate house
- Replica of the old cannon
Entrance Fee
- Free admission
Map of Top 10 Attractions in Melaka
Author: Jeutravel.com
Date Published: 28 August 2017
Last Updated: 28 February 2018