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_{Chilling @ Villa Sentosa’s Living Room, Kampung Morten –} 

After being spoiled by highrises and the glam of Kuala Lumpur, being in Malacca felt like a retreat. Being known as an important trade hub back then, this town nowadays is rich in cultural vibrantness that makes it fun to explore. One will see it in its architecture, food and choices of entertainment. 

_{Chinese elderly dancing on Friday evening}

Below are my 10 reasons why I just love exploring Malacca. And let’s see whether you would be intrigued in exploring this town one day.  

1 – The oldest church in Asia is to be found in Malacca. 

Where? Ruins of Church St. Paul

Cost? Free 

_{Preserved ruins without a roof}

_{Script on the big block}

_{Posing @ St. Paul Church}

2 – And near to the church, you will find the remains of a Portuguese fort which still smells like gunpowder imho.

Where? A Famosa

Cost? Free 

_{Hubby @ one corner of A Famosa}

_{Canon in front of A Famosa}

3 – You can learn about Peranakan culture in one of the Peranakan houses. 

What? Mixed heritage descendants, particularly those with a blend of Chinese and local (Malay/Indonesian) culture.

Where? Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum

Cost? 5 USD per person

_{The Museum’s Exterior}

_{Living Room} 

_{Patio to the next rooms}

_Kitchen 

4 – And don’t forget to try the Peranakan cuisines as well.

Where? My fav. is Peranakan Place 

Cost? Between 5-20 USD per person

_{Rujak Campur Kerupuk – Mixed fruits salad with shrimp chips and peanut sauce}

_{Pandan coconut rice with baked chickens}

_{Gula Sago Melaka – Edible pearls made from rice flour and topped with palm sugar and coconut milk}

_{Interior of Peranakan Place}  

5 – If you love dogs, especially huskies, you can charge yourself here.

Where? Hahahusky

Cost? 5 USD per person no time limit

_{They wait for you patiently :’)}

_{But I fell in love with Micha, the Golden Retriever}

_{Otw to Hahahusky}

6 – And if you are looking for wildlife, you can find lizards in their habitat here.

Where? Malacca River Walk

Pro? It is free, healthy and you can surely meet the lizards in comparison to taking the river cruise for this purpose

_{The Walk}

_{The Lizard}

_{The View}

7 – You can explore Kampung Melayu or Malay Village. 

Where? Morten Village and you should visit Villa Sentosa when you are in this area to give you an idea about how the locals live

Cost? Free

_{One of the houses} 

_{Interior @ Villa Sentosa}

8 – Malacca has thousands of street arts, which represent how the locals live. 

_{Art pieces @ Malacca’s Streets}

9 – There are a lot of cute small shops where you can treat yourself or buy gifts backhome. 

Where? Jonker Walk I found to have a nice variations of shops

_{Cute shops @ Malacca}

10 – If you are a foodie, you should explore the night market on Jonker Street on the weekends and spoil your taste bud without breaking the bank.

Where? Night market Jonker Street

Pro Tip – Bring enough cash for you this activity

_{Jonker Night Market’s vibe}

_{Note – This article is based on personal experience and not legal advice. There are no ads nor promo. All prices are based from April travel 2025.}