Visiting Malaysia Everyone may believe that they only have one day in Malacca to visit the iconic Petronas Twin Towers, go shopping in the Central Business District, or taste Malaysian food. However, if you want to explore a more intriguing, historic, quiet, and richer Malaysian culture, you must visit Malacca. Let’s explore the attractive city with our Malacca travel blog – the most comprehensive Malacca travel guide for a memorable vacation to Melaka, Malaysia.

 

 

 

 

Malacca (also known as Melaka) is the largest city and metropolis in the same-named state. It is located around 150 kilometers south of Kuala Lumpur. It is a center of personal harmony between Malaysian and Indian cultures, as well as British, Dutch, and Portuguese Western civilization. Malacca was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site on July 7, 2008, as a result of these cultural assets. Let’s explore the beauty and pleasure of Malacca, Malaysia, with Focus Asia Travel’ Malacca travel blog and guide below.

 

 

 

 

 

Malacca travel blog: The best time to visit Malacca

From December to April next year is the best time. The weather is not rainy but not too hot, but this is also the end of the year so Malacca will be crowded tourists. We remind for those who go on this occasion.

 

How to go to Malacca conveniently?

Malacca travel blog: How to get to Melaka?

From Vietnam, there is no direct flight to Malacca so you still have to fly to Kuala Lumpur first and then take the bus to Malacca. The travel time is about 2 and a half hours depending on the traffic condition. Some bus companies can refer as Transnasional (KLIA 2 Airport), or to the Bersepadu Selatan Bus Station purchased by companies such as LA Holidays, Delima (this is the busiest hours) or KPB Ekspress. Prices will range from 10 MYR – 25 MYR. The bus will stop at Melaka Sentral, from here you take the bus number 17 to the old town. Every 15 minutes there will be a stopover in Dutch square, very cheap fare 1.5 MYR

 

Alternatively, you can also choose other means such as the plane, train or taxi, however, it is not convenient by bus:

Airport Transfers: Melaka Airport is located in Batu Berendam, 20 km north of Malacca, connecting flights from Kuala Lumpur and Penang.

Travel by train: The trains will stop at Tampin Station, 38 km north of Malacca. From here, take a taxi to the center for about 60 MYR

Travel by taxi: This is probably the most expensive option, priced from 254 MYR for a 1 – 2-hour drive.

In general, if you are traveling alone, you should take the bus; if there are many passengers or you are traveling with a group, you should arrange for a private shuttle service. These services are quite beneficial to the driver’s excitement and good nature. They can communicate in English, so you may ask them where to go, where to eat, or where to play. We make certain that the drivers will make you feel appreciated.

 

Melaka blog: How to get around in Malacca?

Malacca’s legacy is not very impressive; we encourage that you take advantage of walking or biking (rent 3 MYR per hour) to both exercise and enhance your health, and just enjoy the speed of life, the unique history, and culture of this area. Furthermore, trishaw tricycles with flute music are available to test here, ensuring that you have a good time. The cost is around 50 MYR per hour or 20 MYR for a one-way travel inside the city, but remember to negotiate for a lower price.

Malacca also has taxis but we do not recommend it because it is expensive with 15 MYR / trip. If you come home late, from 1 to 6 am taxi surcharge to 50% more. Generally, there is no need to burn unnecessary money, to spend money to play.

Melaka blog: Where to stay and how to stay comfortable?

According to your styles or needs you can book for yourself. Last time we were at the Casa Blanca Guest House, just steps away from the old town. The hostel does not serve food but you can borrow the kitchen for self-cooking or there are countless delicious, super-cheap dishes waiting for you to taste in Malacca so just need to enjoy.

 

Casa Blanca Guest House (Address: 10-J, Jalan Laksamana 5, Taman Kota Laksamana, Malacca City Center, Malacca), with room rates from $5/night. 

Below are some best cheap, budget, mid-range and upscale hotels with good ratings and reviews you can refer to.

• Heeren Palm Suites (Address: 155, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, Melaka, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia / Phone: +60 6-282 8155), 5-star hotel with room rates from $57/night.
• The Rucksack Caratel – Garden Wing (Address: 107, Jalan Banda Kaba, Melaka, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia / Phone: +60 6-292 2107), 3-star hotel with room rates from $24/night.
• Rosa Malacca (Address: 212, Jalan Parameswara, Kampung Bandar Hilir, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia / Phone: +60 6-281 9888), 4-star hotel with room rates from $39/night.
• Casa del Rio Melaka (Address: 88, Jalan Laksamana, Taman Kota Laksamana, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia / Phone: +60 6-289 6888), 5-star hotel with room rates from $107/night.
• Courtyard @ Heeren Boutique Hotel (Address: 91, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, Taman Kota Laksamana, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia / Phone: +60 6-281 0088), 1-star hotel with room rates from $41/night.
• Timez Modern Heritage Hotel Melaka (Address: 31, Jalan Hang Kasturi, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia / Phone: +60 6-281 2109), 3-star hotel with room rates from $32/night.
• The Majestic Malacca (Address: 188, Jalan Bunga Raya, Melaka, 75100 Melaka, Malaysia / Phone: +60 6-289 8000), 5-star hotel with room rates from $95/night.
• DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Melaka (Address: Jalan Melaka Raya 23, Hatten City, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia / Phone: +60 6-222 3333), 5-star hotel with room rates from $49/night.
• The Rucksack Caratel – Jonker Wing (Address: 16, Jalan Laksamana, Bandar Hilir, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia / Phone: +60 6-281 1751), 3-star hotel with room rates from $19/night.
• Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Melaka (Address: Jalan Bendahara, 75100 Melaka, Malaysia / Phone: +60 6-284 8888), 5-star hotel with room rates from $43/night.
• Treasures Hotel & Suites (Address: 108, Jalan Bendahara, Melaka City, 75100 Melaka, Malaysia / Phone: +60 6-775 5151), 4-star hotel with room rates from $55/night.

Malacca travel blog: Where to go in Malacca? Best places to visit and top things to do in Melaka

Malacca is not too big, but there are so many interesting places to explore. In general, you should live slowly to enjoy all the things in this city. Once you have arrived in Malacca, you should check-in all the places here.

Jonker Walk

Jonker Walk is reminiscent of a lively version of Hoi An, Vietnam. With the expansion of commerce in the 14th century, a portion of the Chinese came to Malacca. They married indigenous people and leave their legacy as the Baba-Nyonya (or Peranakan) cultural style, combining Malay and Chinese traits. Going to Jonker Walk, strolling or sitting at any of the sidewalk cafés sipping a cup of coffee and watching the pedestrians will make you feel serene and cheerful.

 

 

 

Learn Baba – Nyonya culture

As previously said, Baba-Nyonya culture is one of Malacca’s distinguishing qualities. The Baba-Nyonya Museum, which opened in 1985, is one of the venues where visitors may learn about culture and history. The Museum depicts live Baba-Nyonya culture with objects displayed in living areas such as the living room, bedroom, and dining room.

 

Explore four religions on the same street

 

 

Those who love to learn about religion, to admire immersed in the architecture, the culture of temples and shrine, you must definitely visit Jalan Hang Lekir in Jonker Walk. There convergence temple Confucius Cheng Hoon Teng, Kampung Kling Mosque, Sri Poyyatha Moorthi Hindu Temple, and Tamil Methodist Church.

 

Dutch Square

If you arrive in Malacca by bus, your first image will almost certainly be of a red building with European style – that is the Dutch Square. The Stadthuys stands out in the midst of the Dutch square. This structure was constructed in the 17th century to house the city during Dutch authority, and it was later utilized as a school for free English instruction under British colonial periods.