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116 PLACES OF SPECIAL INTEREST LISTING
AL-KAWARIZMI ASTRONOMY COMPLEX Tanjung Bidara
Named for the great Persian astronomer, it traces Islam’s contribution to modern astronomy.
3D and Night Sky shows are a highlight.
T (06) 384 2148
Open: Mon-Thu &
Sat, 9.30am~5pm
Fri, 9.30am~4.30pm Closed: Sun &
Public Holidays
BUKIT CINA CEMETERY
Jalan Puteri Hang Li Poh The largest Chinese cemetery outside China,
it covers 25 hectares with over 12,000 graves, many dating back to the 17th century.
CHENG HOON
TENG TEMPLE
25, Jalan To’kong
The oldest Chinese temple in Malaysia and Singapore, dating from the 15th century. It holds UNESCO’s Award of Merit for Cultural Heritage Conservation.
T (06) 282 9343 Open: Daily, 7am~4pm
CHITTY VILLAGE
Kampung Gajah Berang
A small enclave of descendants of Indian traders who arrived in the 14th century and inter- married with Malay women.
CHRIST CHURCH
Jalan Gereja
The oldest Protestant church in Malaysia, built
in 1753, still retains its distinctive red colour, as well as a glazed-tile ‘Last Supper’, brass Bible stand and Armenian tombstones.
HANG LI POH’S WELL
(KING’S WELL)
Bukit Cina
A wishing well sunk in memory of the Chinese princess who married Sultan Mansur Shah in 1459
to strengthen relations between Melaka and China. T (06) 282 9343
HANG TUAH’S VILLAGE
Jalan Semabok
The supposed birthplace of Hang Tuah, the greatest of Melaka’s five
legendary warriors. A sacred well is claimed to bring good fortune to those who drink from it. T (06) 284 1934
JONKER WALK
Jalan Hang Jebat Famous for its Baba- Nyonya Chinese shophouses, Jonker Street is nowadays a pedestrian zone with exclusive boutiques, antique dealers, art galleries and restaurants. T (06) 284 8282 (Jonker Walk Association)
KAMPUNG KLING MOSQUE
Jalan Tukang Emas
One of Malaysia’s oldest mosques, built around
1748, features a tiered pyramidal roof and pagoda- like minaret, reflecting
the diverse cultural mix
of Melaka in its heyday.
KOMPLEKS KRAF MELAKA
Ayer Keroh
Handicraft centre offering traditional Melaka items and demonstrations of batik making, basketry and top spinning.
T (06) 253 1500
Open: Sat-Thu, 9am~6pm Closed: Fri, Hari Raya Aidilfitri & Aidiladha
MENARA TAMING SARI
Jalan Merdeka Bandar Hilir This 80-metre revolving tower gives visitors a 360 degree view of Melaka.
T (06) 288 1100
Open: Daily, 10am~10pm
MINI MALAYSIA & ASEAN CULTURAL PARK
Ayer Keroh
Life-sized architectural
models of traditional houses from the 13 states in Malaysia as well as other ASEAN countries. T (06) 234 9988/ 9989 Open: Mon-Fri, 9am~5.30pm
Sat-Sun & Public Holidays, 9am~6pm
PORTUGUESE SQUARE
Jalan Ujong Pasir
The centre of Portuguese
Eurasian culture in Melaka, it features restaurants serving traditional delicacies and dance performances during festivals.
SRI POYYATHA VINAYAGAR MOORTHY TEMPLE Jalan Tokong
The oldest Hindu temple
in the country, dedicated to Vinayagar (Ganesha), was built in the 1780s by Melaka’s Hindu community. T (06) 281 0693
Open: Daily, 7am~11.30am & 6pm~9pm
STADTHUYS
Jalan Kota
The oldest Dutch colonial
building in Southeast Asia, built in 1650 as the Governor’s residence. It houses Melaka’s History, Ethnography and Literature Museums.
T (06) 282 6526
Open: Tue-Sun, 9am~5.30pm
THE SHORE OCEANARIUM
(The Shore Shopping Gallery) Jalan Persisiran Bunga Raya Aquarium with an
overhead tunnel linking displays. Child-friendly exhibits include touch
pools, sea turtle feeding and virtual reality shows. T (06) 282 9966
Open: Daily, 10am~7pm
THE SHORE SKY TOWER
Tower 1, The Shore Melaka Jalan Persisiran Bunga Raya
Melaka’s tallest building