Attractions

Explore the passage of Melaka's vibrant heritage and get an overview of Melaka. Nice restaurants, bars and shops are scattered along the river. The best time to take on this ride is during the dark hours as the decorative lights will be lit up during that time.

1 km - Also known as Chinatown in Melaka, Jonker Street is known for its wide array of antique shops but over the years, it has turned to clothing, crafts and eateries. On Friday and Saturday nights, the street turns into a night market that sells tasty foods and souvenirs.

1.3 km - The Stadthuys was once the office of the Dutch Governor and Deputy Governor in 1650. Now, the building is home to the History and Ethnography Museum. Among the displays include traditional costumes and artifacts collected throughout the history of Melaka.

1.6 km - The Maritime Museum (the Flora de Lamar) is a replica of the Portuguese ship which sank in the coast of Malacca while during its voyage to Portugal. Having 34 meters in height and 8 meters in width, the museum showcases the maritime history of Malacca and its Sultanate during its golden age as the Emporium of the East through exhibits such as paintings, porcelain, textile, and so on.

The ride offers you a spectacular and panoramic view of Historical Malacca City and a far with a host of interesting sights such as St Paul’s Hill, Independence Memorial Building, Samudera Museum and the ship, Flor De La Mar, Malacca River, Dataran Pahlawan, Pulau Selat Mosque, Pulau Besar and the Straits of Malacca. That apart, you will also see the fast and rapid development taking place in the state.

Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall is your must-visit place for all your shopping needs in Melaka. This premier shopping destination features over 750 retail shops from fashion to entertainment and a wide range of local and International food and beverage outlets. Nestled amidst the colourful architectural heritage of Melaka's UNESCO World Heritage buildings like the Porta de Santiago (A Famosa), the mall was awarded two commendations for Retail Development and Retail Architecture Malaysia in the Asia Pacific Property Awards 2013/2014.

Mahkota Parade was the first ‘regional’ shopping centre located in the commercial and tourist centre situated in the heart of Melaka town.

Mahkota Parade is positioned as the premier shopping centre in the region with Parkson established as its main anchor. The centre serves as the main destination for major community events, tourist events, and exhibitions in the state. The management completed an exit survey of over 1,020 shoppers in 2019 to better understand shopper demographics and behaviours. The major anchor change in 2019 was the opening of the new supermarket, Family Store, a local chain. Occupancy was 96.4% with 8.4 million visits in 2019.

Aeon Mall Bandaraya is one of the most-frequented malls in Melaka. You will find a throng of retail outlets, food-and-beverage joints, and stores for fashion, skincare, electronics, and other lifestyle products. You will find several international brands such as Levi’s, Giordano, KFC, Starbucks, Subway, etc. There are also many local stores if you want to experience the local retail scene.

1.7 km -  Malacca Floating Market is Malaysia’s first themed floating market, designed to enrich Melaka’s tourism offerings with a unique shopping and dining experience reminiscent of the renowned floating markets in Thailand. Scheduled to soft launch on 4 May 2024, it is conveniently located on Sungai Melaka, near Dataran Pengkalan Rama, Kampung Pengkalan Rama Pantai, close to the central tourist area of Melaka. This vibrant cultural and commercial hub on the banks of the Melaka River will feature over 50 vendors offering a variety of food and local products from boats filled with colorful merchandise.

200 m - Great overview of our nostalgic flea market with wonderful vendors and shoppers. Our expanding humble flea market community.

1.5 km- Uptown Pahlawan Walk is just like night market which is open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Its only 1.5 km by walking alongside the Melaka River from Tun Fatimah Riverside Hotel.

Madam King's Melaka offers products ranging from Men's & Ladies' clothing, shoes & household items.

19m - Panggung Bangsawan Melaka is a historic performance venue located in the heart of Melaka city. Originally a cinema (the old Cathay cinema), it was transformed into a dedicated space for traditional Malay theater arts, preserving a rich dimension of Melaka’s cultural tapestry. Its reopening is a significant milestone in the preservation of traditional arts and the revitalization of Melaka’s artistic scene.

8.8 km -Pantai Klebang Melaka is a beach in the town of Klebang, in the Malaysian state of Malacca. It faces directly to the Strait of Malacca at the end of Klebang Peninsula and is located next to the 1Malaysia Square

6.2 km - ENCORE MELAKA is an immersive performance with a series of untold stories of Melaka, which reflects a society that embraces diversity and inclusiveness. This 70-minutes long mega show reminiscing life stories of the locals with state-of-the-art production sets. The audience will experience 360-degree rotating audience platform fronting a 240-meter long stage, multi-lifting platforms, sound & light and a 3D mapping projection that creates virtual reality that travels through time.

350m - Challenge your fear by walking through a cinematic ghost theme museum. It's fun, entertaining and spooky too. More than 20 ghosts character featured in mannequins from various countries awaits you here. Diaphanous could be a word to describe how a ghost looks. The feeling that usually comes with the sighting of a ghost, could be ‘a tingly feeling all over your body’ how you portray the ghost is up to you. Remember, not all ghosts are scary. Though some people tend to be scared of their own shadows

1.4 km - Kampung Morten is a historically traditional Malay village in Malacca City Centre in the Malaysian state of Malacca. It is named after a British land revenue collector during the British Malaya, Frederick Joseph Morten. A quiet place during the 1960s and 1970s, this village was then evolved to become a tourist attraction when it was declared a heritage village under Malacca's Preservation and Conservation Enactment in 1989. Currently, it houses more than 100 traditional Malay houses.

1.5 km - Royal Malaysian Navy Museum is a museum which exhibits items used by the Royal Malaysian Navy in Malacca City, Malacca, Malaysia. Exhibits included photos of admirals, medals of honor, as well as information about the various ranks in the naval command, evolution of naval uniforms, naval weapons, communication equipment, navigation symbols and training programs.

350 m - Kampung Hulu Mosque is a mosque situated at Kampong Hulu Village in Malacca City, Malacca, Malaysia. It is the oldest mosque in Malacca and among the oldest in the country, having originally built around the year 1720–1728 and underwent renovation in 1892.The architectural design of the mosque is a cross between Javanese Architecture, Local Malay, Sumateran, and Sini. The minaret, ablution pool and entrance arch were built at the same time with the main building. The minaret resembles a pagoda with the style of "Balai Nobat Melayu". An ancient cemetery lies next to the mosque in where some notable preachers and missionaries are buried.