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We were in Penang few months ago and we were lucky to have a chance to visit a Mall to buy Malaysian products to bring back home and each time I visit Malaysia, I always make sure to bring home Julie’s Biscuits.

I didn’t know Julie’s are also being sold here in Malaysia, a fellow traveler said when I placed a tub of my favorite Peanut Butter filled biscuit in my grocery basket. To easily avoid confusion, I immediately told her that Julie’s in the Philippines sells soft breads while the Malaysian counterpart is Malaysia’s largest exporter of cookies. Julie’s most popular product is their Peanut Butter Sandwich biscuit and that happens to be my favorite too!

To be honest, I’m a huge fan and one of my dreams is to visit Julie’s factory one day until I got an email invitation from Nuffnang about Malacca Fam Tour which also includes a visit to Julie’s Biscuit factory.

We took an early afternoon flight, but due to usual airport congestion in Manila, our flight was delayed by almost two hours. Upon arrival in KL airport, we were greeted by Julies staff and a famous Malaysian tour guide non other than Eddie Chok.

From the airport we traveled for almost an hour for our dinner at Restoran Hao Xiang Bak Kut Teh in Negeri Sembilan. The long travel time was all worth it, Upon seeing couple of Bak Kut Teh bowls being prepared at the entrance of the restaurant, I got literally excited to sit down and try their specialty.

Hao Xiang’s version was the favorite among locals, that’s why our host brought us there. Each Bak Kut Teh they served was cooked with 19 Chinese herbs till the meat gets perfectly tender. They offer various versions of Bak Kut Teh and apart from my favorite pork belly, they also offer lean meat, spare ribs, and intestines for the adventurous ones.

One of my favorites was their Dry Bak Kut Teh, it had a combination of boiled pork belly and lean meat with a thick sauce, dried cuttlefish and dried chilies. Served in the very hot Claypot, the dried version was made with their signature homemade soy sauce mixed with 6 spices that brought an exotic spicy, sweet & salty taste. The tenderness of the meat and the flavorful sauce was probably one of the reasons why it instantly became my favorite among the dishes they served. It actually tasted like pork asado with an exotic twist.

I also loved their Bak Kut Teh Pork Knuckle. Just like the pork belly version, Pork Knuckle was also boiled for about two hours with their signature herbal soup base. If you love “Paksiw na Pata”, you will easily fall in love with this dish.

After having dinner, we proceeded to Holiday Inn Melaka to check in and rest for our next day activities. I will post a separate hotel review soon.

Day 2: Julie’s Biscuit Factory Tour

It was our second day in Melaka and based on our itinerary, it was going to be a long day, so instead of having a light breakfast, I decided to take carbo load for extra energy since we will do a lot of walking the entire day.

After having breakfast, we gathered at the hotel lobby, then boarded our tourist bus for a visit to Julie’s Biscuit Factory. It took us almost an hour before we finally reached the factory located at Alor Gajah and upon arriving, we were welcomed by a group of marketing staff performing a dance number with their official Julies Mascot.

After the short presentation and photo op, we proceeded to the board room to understand more about the company before we experience the main highlight of our visit – to do an ocular visit to the factory where Julies biscuits are made!

Inside the boardroom, bloggers were asked to introduce themselves and tell more about their blog and other things we love to do. After the bloggers, various departmental heads explained the process of producing the product. One of the most interesting part was when Mr. Martin Ang – Director of Perfect Food Manufacturing gave us inspiring words of wisdom. He believes that everyone should recognize our everyday unsung heroes just like how Julie’s does. They also showed us video presentations on how they give recognitions to these unsung heroes in their own way to show people that no matter what we do, we have our own important contribution to our society.

After learning about the company’s history, goals and future plans, we were given a white laboratory gown, a mouth piece, hairnet and a shoe cover to put on before we entered the factory. It was actually my first time to visit a biscuit factory and It was really humid inside. Our factory guide, showed us the machineries and its functions. Towards the end of the tour, we were able to see finished products from Cutting, Baking, Oil Spraying, Cooling, Quality Control to final packing of the biscuits.

We were lucky they were making Peanut Butter Biscuits during our visit and we were able to try it fresh from the oven. It was nice to see how my favorite biscuits were made right before my eyes. After seeing how clean the facilities were and how they do quality control, I can perfectly say “I made the right choice” by having Julie’s Biscuits as “My Brand of Choice”.

Our factory tour was followed by a photo shoot at their own photo booth located near the factory entrance. After the fun photo shoot, we headed to Julies Café for lunch.

We sampled local peranakan dishes and desserts and we were not disappointed. I love Malaysian food especially Nyonya dishes and that’s what we exactly had for lunch. In a buffet style, they served Nasi Lemak, Sambal Prawns, Steamed Vegetables, Fish in curry sauce, fried chicken and rice. For dessert, they had mixed fruits, various sweet glutinous rice and my favorite Mallaca version of Cendol.

After having lunch, we had another exciting activity. We were all given the ingredients and a printed instructions on how to make Julie’s Fruity Layer Cake. In this recipe, we used Julies butter crackers, cream cheese, cream and freshly sliced strawberries and kiwi.

After finishing our Layer cake, each finished product were arranged on the center table for assessment. Mr. Martin Ang selected the 3 winners and gave the prizes.

Before we left the Café, each blogger were given samples of various Julie’s products. Our factory visit was really fun, all the staff we met were all friendly as if we have know each other for so long already.

We headed back to the hotel to freshen up. Our next activity was dinner at Nyonya Melaka. It was a fantastic dinner, all my favorite Nyonya food were served, including Pie tee, Otak-Otak, fried fish balls, Udang Masa kLemak Nenas (Prawn with curry and pineapple), Babi Chili garam, Chili Garam Kurau, Kai Lan garlic, cincalok egg, nyonya kuih and cendol for dessert.

After dinner, we proceeded to Jalan Laksamana to experience Melaka River Cruise. It was my second time to do Melaka River Cruise, but my first was an afternoon cruise. The night experience was better because the riverbank was decorated with different kinds of lanterns and we were able to see a lot of beautiful houses and historical structures too.

Our last stop was at Geographer Café in Jonker Street. Geographer Café Melaka is one of the most recommended dine-in restaurants and bar in Mallaca. Apart from its good food and good array of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks, I was really impressed at how they manage to maintain an old shop house and make it an attractive place without ruining the original structure. The Geographer Café in Mallaca is definitely a must visit café in this historic city and I will definitely go back next time I visit Mallaca.

Day 3: Malacca Walking Tour

After having an early breakfast at Holiday Inn Melaka, we did an early checkout and left the hotel for our Malacca walking tour.

Instead of going straight to Stadhuys– a historical structure that is known for its red exterior located nearby red clock tower, our tour guide decided to bring us uphill to visit an old church ruins and see a bird’s eye view of the historic city.

As we went down the hill, we were instructed to gather at the fountain near the Red Church. Also known as Christ  Church,  it  is an 18th-century Anglican  church  in the city of  Malacca.

Our next stop was at the Baba & Nyonya House Museum. Also known as the Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum, this is a museum that showcases the local history of ethnic Chinese-Malays called Baba-Nyonya or Peranakan in Malacca.

Unlike the Peranakan Museum in Penang that I had visited a few months ago, photography is totally forbidden here in Malacca. But just like the one in Penang, this museum is complete with beautifully designed furnitures with elaborate woodwork, porcelain collections, paintings and photos of the owners and descendants.

We then proceeded to HooKee Chicken Rice for lunch. The restaurant is a popular joint for Malacca chicken rice balls and hainanese chicken rice and that was the first thing we ordered. We also ordered, chicken liver and mixed vegetables. We were asked if we wanted to have dessert, but we ate a lot of chicken rice already and we were too full to eat more. Haha

After having lunch, we headed to Kuala Lumpur. It took us almost two hours to reach Novotel Hotel KL – our official home in KL for a night. We were given two hour free time and while some of the bloggers went out to shop at the nearby Pavilion, I decided to stay in my room to rest.

For dinner, we were treated at the Saloma Theatre Restaurant for a cultural and flavorful night out. Apart from its wonderful buffet spread, Saloma Theatre Restaurant is also famous for its one hour traditional show.

As we enjoy the food, local entertainers were performing traditional dances from different parts of Malaysia. Wearing traditional colorful costumes, the variation of dances from Sabah to as far as Kelantan made us appreciate Malaysian culture more. At the end of the show, they also called some of our teammates to go on stage to participate and that was really fun to watch.

Before we headed back to our hotel, we made a short stopover at the Petronas Twin Tower for a quick selfie and group shots.

Day 4: Last Day in Malaysia

It was our fourth day and our last day in Malaysia. Our call time was a little late compared to our usual 8am. Since we were all staying in a premium room, we had access to the club room which also serves breakfast. The clubroom also serves the same menu, but it’s not as crowded as the breakfast restaurant on the ground floor.

After checking out from the hotel, we proceeded to the Philippine Embassy in Kuala Lumpur to meet the Philippine Ambassador to Malaysia J. Eduardo Malaya.

We then all proceeded to The Pressroom Bistro at the Pavilion Mall. The entire marketing staff and Mr. Martin Ang were already there when we arrived.

For starter, they served Waldorf salad with green apple, celery, tuna and crushed walnuts served with light blue cheese dressing.

For the main course, I chose Josper Roasted Spring Chicken with mashed potatoes and creamy mushroom sauce.

The other option was Josper Grilled Beef strip-loin served with roasted vegetable skewer and black pepper sauce, but I opted for the roasted chicken.

For dessert, The Pressroom Bistro surprised us with two unique desserts where the Julie’s cookies were specially incorporated.

First was Julie’s Strawberry Cheesecake where they used Julie’s Oat 25 strawberry cookies in the cheesecake crust. Second was Julie’s Hershey’s Cookies and Cream Ice Cream with cookie crumbs and nuts, which is made with Julie’s Hershey’s Chocolate chips and hazelnut cookies.

After having lunch, everyone were asked to share their experiences during our Fam Trip. I couldn’t imagine that the trip has been already over. The tour actually bonded everyone, even though the group was composed of bloggers with different niches. I guess that’s the Julie’s Magic!

Many thanks to Nuffnang PH, Perfect Food Manufacturing (M) Sdn Bhd and Laura’s Food Products Corp. for this wonderful experience.

About Julie’s Biscuits from Malaysia

Perfect Food Manufacturing (M) SdnBhd or also known as Julie’s Biscuits, established in 1981 is the brainchild of Mr Su Chin Hock, a Malaccan entrepreneur who was previously in the tiling and construction industry. The urge to enter the biscuit manufacturing industry came when he realized that 95% of biscuits on the shelves were imported products. He believed that Malaysians were able to do a decent job of producing biscuits and exporting them abroad.

In the early days, 35 years ago from a single plant of about five acres has now grown to three big scale plants, two in Alor Gajah and one in Masjid Tanah. The number of staff has increased from the initial 200 workers to more than 1,000 today. Starting with producing solely crackers, the product line has expanded to various types of biscuits including cream sandwich, wafer rolls, waffles and cookies.

The mission of the company is to produce high quality and delicious biscuits while upholding their core values “Accountability”, “Conscience”, “Integrity”, and “Passion” and infusing love into the baking process for consumers to eat safe, happily and healthily.

The company holds closely to their founder, Mr. Su’s belief “What I don’t eat, I don’t let people eat”. Strict monitoring and control are practiced in the biscuit process flow, starting from the procurement of raw material until the baking process. All the raw materials for the production of biscuits are from the highly reputable suppliers and all processes from packaging, transportation and storage areas are in accordance with the HACCP requirements. The first-in-first-out stock rotation is practiced in warehouse management in order to prevent overdue/expired raw materials. For the safety and health of consumers, water filtration systems were installed to remove water impurities and chlorine in water thoroughly before use. Julie’s biscuits also strictly prohibit the use of any artificial coloring and preservatives in their biscuits ensuring them to be safe for consumption.

Since the biscuit industry is not a high-tech industry, hence, there is no significant difference between the products. Julie’s is taking the altruism concept as the core values, practicing the baking with love principle to gain consumers resonant and building the brand that they trusted, firmly in the consumer’s heart. This is why Julie’s unique competitive advantage and also the way of running the business continually.

Over the past three decades, production has grown steadily where the company is not only the largest biscuit exporter, but also one of the top 3 brands in the local biscuit market. Perfect Food established its export business proper when it first sold to the US in 1989 and has been expanding its product overseas ever since. Currently, the company exports to 75 countries as compared to five years ago where it was only exporting to over 30 countries. Perfect Food is optimistic that the company will be able to expand its export coverage to 100 countries in five years time.

In 2012, Perfect Food Manufacturing decided to embark on a branding overhaul. After examining their core values and looking at the people within the company, who have supported the company over the years, the partners, agents and distributors, there was one thing in common which is, everyone put the “best of themselves” in everything they do. Julie’s Biscuits is more than a brand, logo or product, but is about all the people who have worked hard, putting their best of them in Julie’s to make it a success. In late April 2014, “The Best of You” movement was initiated to share the spirit of Julie’s to everyone and to express the company’s appreciation to all those who have made Julie’s what it was at that time.

Over 35 years of commitment to Quality and Food Safety, Julie’s received many awards. In 2014, Julie’s had been awarded the “World Quality Commitment Award” in Paris and made the “Health & Beauty Award” in Malaysia. Last year, they received the “Chief Minister Industrial Excellence Award – Corporate Social Responsible Prize”, the “FMM Excellence Award in 2015” and the “Outstanding Export Achievement Award in 2015” in Malaysia, the “Asia’s top Influential Brand Award” and “Singapore Womens Weekly Domestic Diva Award” in Singapore. This year, Julie’s received the “Julie’s Branding Award” in Bangkok and MATRADE’s Export Pioneer Award.

We are giving away Julie’s Biscuits gift packs!

To share the joy and love for these Premium Cookies that are made with pure Love by Julie’s! I will be giving away THREE (3) Julie’S Biscuits Gift Packs to (3) of my lucky commenters.

Just post a Facebook comment below telling us What is your favorite Julie’s Biscuits Product and Why… and get a chance to win one of the 3 Gift Packs from Julie’s Biscuits PH .

• Make sure to tag Julie’s Biscuits PH ( https://www.facebook.com/Julies-Biscuits-PH-899890746755979/?fref=ts)
• Tag 5 of your friends too
• Winners should be based in the Philippines
• Winners will pickup the price at Nuffnang’s Office in Manila
• Winners will be announced on November 12, 2016  on this page.

I will notify the winner via Facebook and will give further instructions on how to pick the prize.

Written by Melo Villareal

Melo Villareal is the Online Publisher of Outoftownblog.com. He is an Accountant by profession who left the corporate world at the age of 23 to explore his beautiful country and the rest of the world. Today, Melo works as a part-time Social Media Manager for local and international clients. His full-time work focuses on discovering interesting culture, explore different cuisines and take memorable photos from local and international destinations he's visiting.

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21 Best Places To Visit In Melaka

Going on a Melaka trip and want to know all the best places to visit in Melaka? We have you covered! Below you will find our guide to all the best attractions in Melaka.

Melaka (also spelt Malacca), is a port city about an hour and a half’s drive south of Kuala Lumpur, and is a great place to visit. It has an interesting history thanks to periods of Malay, Dutch, English and Portuguese rule due to its strategic trade location on the Straits of Melaka.

The best part is that it’s easy to explore and learn more about this past on a holiday in Melaka by visiting all the most interesting things to do in Melaka, Malaysia. So – if you’re looking for the best place in Melaka to explore, read on! 

With a UNESCO heritage listed heart, Melaka is a great place to just wander. Many of the places of interest in Melaka are within walking distance of each other and you can find many of the Melaka best place to visit options this way by just wandering the old area. 

There are also some fun and fascinating Melaka, Malaysia tourist attractions just out of the central area including theme parks and other Melaka place to visit family attractions for people who have more time.

Below, you will find our Melaka travel blog with all the places to visit in Malacca that we loved. It also has everything you need to know about what to do in Melaka as well as the best places to stay for your ultimate Melaka vacation!

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Top 21 Best Places To Visit In Melaka

Here are the top places to go in Melaka. Read through and select the ones that fit your interests and timeframe.

Sultanate Palace

This Melaka famous place is located at the foot of St Paul’s Hill, the Sultanate Palace was built in 1985 as a replica of the original wooden palace that once belonged to Sultan Mansur Shah. Sultan Mansur Shah was once the ruler of Melaka between 1456 to 1477.    

Today the palace is home to the Cultural Museum showcasing Malay history and offers tourists a rare insight into what the ancient Malay Kingdom was once like.

In the Cultural Museum, there are over 1300 items from Melaka’s past including photographs, weapons, drawings and musical instruments. This place to visit at Melaka is also surrounded by stunning landscaped gardens.

An interesting fact worth knowing about the Sultanate Palace is that it was built without any nails. Instead, the structure was put together by a series of wooden grooves and slots to hold everything in place.

Entry is RM2 for Adults and RM1 for kids.

Address: Jalan Kota, Bandar Hilir

St. Paul’s Church

Located on the top of St Paul’s Hill are the ruins of this interesting place in Melaka that’s well worth a visit – St Paul’s Church. The Church is the oldest church in Malaysia and, in fact, Southeast Asia being built in 1521 by the Portuguese. Originally known as Our Lady of the Hill (Nossa Senhora do Oiteiro), the church was enlarged in 1556 and renamed the Chapel of Mother of God (Madre de Deus).

When the Dutch colonised Melaka, the church was no longer used as a place of worship and today only ruins remain of the church. However, this is still one of the interesting places in Melaka well worth visiting.  

The views from the top of the hill are worth it alone. Here you can see all across Melaka and even right out to the coastline.

In order to reach the church, you will pass various other historical places in Melaka including museums and monuments so be sure to give yourself enough time to explore everything of interest to you.

Entry is free.

Christ Church

Next in our Melaka places to visit list, and located opposite the Stadhuys (see below) on Jalan Gereja (also known as Church Street), Christ Church is an instantly recognisable red brick building which was built by the Dutch in 1753 to celebrate the Dutch occupation.  

Today, Christ Church is one of the most popular tourist places in Melaka and remains the oldest operational Protestant Church in Malaysia.

Inside the Christ Church, you will find 200-year-old handmade pews, decorative fanlights and plaques in honour of the Dutch soldiers and locals.

Christ Church is located near Chinatown across the bridge from Jonker Street and directly opposite the Historical Museum and Ethnographical Museum.

Address: No. 48, Jalan Gereja

A’Famosa Fort/Porta de Santiago

Located on St Paul’s Hill just before you reach the ruins of the St Paul’s Church, you will find the Porta de Santiago (referred to as A’Famosa Fort by locals), which was once used as a fortress in the war and is now a historical monument.  

This monument is perhaps the most famous place in Melaka to visit and the most photographed structure in all of Melaka.

Built in 1511, this fortress was built with long ramparts and four major towers. One of the towers was a four-storey keep while the others were the home of the captain, officer’s quarters and an ammunition storage room. Today, most of the fortress has been destroyed with the exception of a small gatehouse, yet it remains the oldest surviving European structure in all of Asia.

Address: Jalan Parameswara, Bandar Hilir, Alor Gajah

Menara Taming Sari

If you’re wondering where to go in Melaka for a great bird’s eye view of the town, then head on up to the revolving Menara Taming Sari. With a height of 110 metres, from the top of this tower (the only one to be built in Malaysia) you get 360-degree panoramic views.

This Melaka tourist spot has visitors climb into the glass cabin, and the cabin then starts to revolve getting higher and higher until it reaches its peak. The entire journey lasts around 7 minutes.

This Melaka new attraction is located in Bandar Hilir on Jalan Merdeka and if you’re looking for places to visit in Melaka at night you’ll be pleased to know that opening hours are 10 am to 11 pm daily.

Entry fee is RM 22 for adults and RM 11 for kids.

Address: Jalan Merdeka, Bandar Hilir

If you’re looking for the best place to visit in Melaka and you love history, you won’t want to miss the Stadthuys. This massive, bright terracotta red, riverfront building is a popular tourist spot and one of the attractive places in Melaka to visit. The Stadthuys building dates back to 1650 and was built during the Dutch colonial period.  

The building is modelled on the town hall in Hoorn in the Netherlands and is believed to be the oldest surviving Dutch building in the East.

Stadthuys was once the local town hall and residence of the governor, although since 1982 it has been home to the History and Ethnography Museum. The museum showcases Melakan culture as well as its history from the Malay Sultanate, Portuguese, Dutch and British occupations.

Entry costs RM10 for adults and RM4 for kids.

Address: Jalan Gereja Bandar Hilir

Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum

The Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum is a collection of three restored houses arranged to look like a typical 19th century Baba-Nyonya residence. Baba Nyonya was the name given to the affluent Chinese-Malays that once lived in Melaka.

The Baba Nyonya purchased dutch townhouses and renovated them into mini palaces. It was not uncommon for these homes to be decked out with Dutch-influenced fixtures such as hand-painted tiles, elaborately carved teakwood and Victorian lamps.  

For tourists interested in a glimpse into what these Baba Nyonya homes were like, then the museum is one of the must visit places in Melaka .

Entry fee is RM15 per adult and RM10 per child.

Address: 48-50, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock

Click here to buy discounted half day tour tickets now.

Cheng Hoon Teng Temple

The Cheng Hoon Teng Temple is the oldest operating Chinese temple in Malaysia, and another contender for the Melaka best place to visit prize. Built in the 17th century, today it remains one of the most important places of worship for the Buddhist Chinese community in Melaka.

While the temple is dedicated to Kuan Yin, the goddess of mercy, however, it remains a multifaith temple with Buddhist, Taoist and Confucian elements.

Located near the Hindu temple Sri Pogyatha Vinoyagar in Jonker Street, Cheng Hoon Teng Temple is open daily and is one of the popular tourist attraction places in Melaka to visit.

Address: 25, Jalan Tokong, Kampung Dua

Masjid Kampung Kling

Masjid Kampung Kling is a mosque in Melaka which was originally built by Indian Muslin traders in 1748. The mosque was then rebuilt in 1872 with a combination of styles which remains much the same today.  

You can see Hindu influences with the multi-tiered Meru roof, Sumatra influences in the Moorish watchtower minaret and English and Dutch influences with the tiles used inside.

Given Masjid Kampung Kling’s close proximity to Cheng Hoon Teng Temple and the Hindu Temple Sri Poyatha Venayagar Moorthi, this Melaka destination is known as “Harmony St” and is must add to your Melaka sightseeing l ist, especially if you’re interested in Melaka attraction places that represent the diverse nature of Malaysia and Melaka. 

Tourists of all faiths are welcome to visit, however, please ensure to address appropriately.

Address: 75200 Malacca

Sri Poyatha Venayagar Moorthi Temple

Another religious sightseeing option on this Melaka interesting places list is the Sri Poyatha Vinayagar Moorthi Temple.

Opened in 1781, Sri Poyatha Vinayagar Moorthi Temple was one of the first Hindu temples built in Malaysia and remains one of the oldest operating Hindu temples in Southeast Asia. Whilst many say the temple is not as grand as the Masjid Kampung Klings, the temple does feature lovely, colourful stone-carved statues of animals and Hindu deities.

The temple is located in Harmony Street close to the Masjid Kampung Kling and Cheng Hoon Teng Temple and is one of the popular things to see in Melaka.

Visitors are welcome to visit the temple during their Melaka holiday daily.

Address: Jalan Tukang Emas

Jonker Street

Read any Melaka trip blog and no doubt they will say that the best place at Melaka is Jonker Street. It’s definitely one of the best known Melaka tourist place / hotspot for visitors.

Located in the centre of Chinatown, Jonker Street is certainly the place to be for street food, shopping and nightlife.

Probably the best thing about Jonker Street are the night markets which are on Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday nights. At the night markets, you can pretty much buy anything and everything such as great souvenirs and handicrafts as well as the best street food, restaurants and bars.

So if you’re looking for things to do in Melaka at night , be sure to head on down to the Jonker Street night markets and enjoy one of the Melaka best places to visit.

Address: Jalan Hang Jebat

Maritime Museum & Naval Museum

If you love boats, you won’t want to miss this place to go in Melaka. Located on Quayside Road you will find a staggering 34 metre high, 36 metre long and 8 metre wide ship. This ship is a replica of the Flor de la Mar, a Portuguese ship which sank off the coast of Melaka. As the story goes; when it sank it had the loot the Portuguese had stolen from Melaka city onboard.

The ship now contains the Maritime museum which is divided into various eras including the Melaka Sultanate, Portuguese as well as the Dutch and Britsh rule.  

On display, you will find various artefacts and documents from these administration eras. Other items on display include local vessels and nautical devices as well as a collection of porcelain, silk, textile and spices that were brought in by traders from Arab, India and China.

Just across the road from the Maritime Museum is the Naval Museum where there are a series of uniforms, boats and helicopters on display.

The Maritime Museum & Naval Museum is open daily and is one of the popular activities in Melaka for all those with an interest in maritime history.

Costs RM3 per entry for adult and RM1 for kids.

The Shore Sky Tower

For a great view across the entire city of Melaka and another fun Malacca place to visit, be sure to go the 43rd floor of the Shore Sky Tower – the tallest man-made structure in the city. From here you have 360-degree panoramic views up to 50 kilometres in each direction.

To ensure you get the perfect view, the fencing is made from glass so there is absolutely nothing obstructing your views. There are also a range of telescopes available for a closer look. If you dare, be sure to walk out over the glass floor section which feels like you are floating above the city! Plus this is definitely a Malacca famous place to experience. 

The Shore Sky Tower is open daily until 10.30 pm Sunday to Thursday and 11.30 pm on Fridays and Saturdays.

A visit to the top of the Shore Sky Tower is one of the best things to do in Melaka for a view of the entire city and definitely a highlight of this Melaka attractions list.

Entry costs RM25 for adult and RM18 for kids 3 to 12.

Address: Level 42, Tower 1, The Shore Melaka, 193 Pinggiran @ Sungai Melaka

Click here to buy discounted tickets now.

Also known as Chinese Hill, Bukit Cina is the largest and oldest Chinese graveyards outside of China. Dating back to the 15th century, here there are over 12,500 graves mostly of early Chinese settlers to Melaka.

These days, Bukit China is primarily used as a recreational park where many people like to stroll among the pretty walking trails. If you reach the very top you will be rewarded with panoramic views across the city.

If you do visit Bukit Cina, some interesting things to see are the Chinese World War II memorial as well as temples and wells built by Sultan Mansur Shah.

Melaka River

Another of the famous places in Melaka and spanning a total distance of around 10 kilometres, the Melaka River was once considered the “Venice of the East” as it was one of the main ports of entry for traders from Europe and Asia during the late 16th century.

Today, a Melaka River cruise is a great way to see the popular sites of Melaka. During a leisurely cruise, you can see numerous colonial buildings, old shophouses, local settlements, colourful street art and historical bridges.

A cruise along the Melaka River is a must for all those visiting the city, and you’ll see many of the Melaka interesting place to visit options along the way from the water.

Entry costs RM10 for locals, RM15 for foreigner adults and RM5 for kids below 12.

Address: Jalan Tun Sri Lanang, Pengkalan Rama Pantai

Taman Mini Malaysia & ASEAN

Located in Ayer Keroh, the Taman Mini Malaysia & ASEAN is a Melaka must visit for anyone wanting to learn more about the culture of the various Malay states. Here you will find 13 replicas of traditional homes for visitors to explore (one for each of the Malay states).  

These wooden houses are fully furnished containing fixtures and works of art as well as life-like wax figures dressed in traditional clothing so visitors get an understanding of the traditional culture from each of the Malaysian states.

Other activities at the park include traditional games, cultural dance, cooking and coconut shredding demonstrations, costume rentals, batik painting and more.  

Taman Mini Malaysia & ASEAN is open daily.

Entry for adult is RM12, RM6 for kids and RM10 for students.

Address: Leboh Ayer Keroh

This Melaka place is great if you’re an animal lover and wondering what to see in Melaka , then a visit to the Melaka Zoo is a must. Located in Ayer Keroh, Melaka Zoo is the second largest zoo in Malaysia (the National Zoo of Malaysia being the biggest).  

Spread out over 54 acres, the zoo is home to over 1200 animals from 215 different species including birds, tigers, elephants, zebras, orang-utans, panthers, deers, rhinoceros, reptiles and many more.

Throughout the day there are zookeeper talks, bird shows, elephant feeding and the popular night safari. During the night safari, visitors are driven around by tram where they can see the nocturnal animals. It is a highlight for many tourists visiting the zoo.

The Melaka Zoo is open daily with the night safari taking place only on Friday and Saturday evenings between 8 pm and 11 pm.

Address: Lebuh Ayer Keroh, Hang Tuah Jaya, Ayer Keroh

Melaka Crocodile Farm

Also known as Taman Buaya Melaka, Melaka Crocodile Farm is located in Ayer Keroh and is home to over 100 species of crocodiles. The crocodiles are housed in man-made swamp-like habitats and, as well as observing them from their enclosures, visitors can learn more about the crocodiles via live shows and feeding demonstrations.

As well as seeing crocodiles, the park also has numerous other non-crocodile attractions such as Malaysia in Miniature (showcasing 14 famous Kuala Lumpur attractions in miniature), Aviary Bird Park, Reptile House (see Iguanas and cobras), petting zoo, magic show and Water Recreation Park. The Water Park is a must on a hot day – here you will find mushroom-shaped water fountains, man-made waterfalls, a swimming pool and waterslides.  

The Melaka Crocodile Farm is open daily.

Entry costs: RM10 (Crocodile Park & Water Recreation) and RM5 (Crocodile Park) for adults; RM 6 (Crocodile Park & Water Recreation) and RM3 (Crocodile Park) for kids

Address: Pusat Pelancongan Ayer Keroh

A’Famosa Water World

If you’re still wondering about Melaka where to go with kids or for a fun family day out, A’Famosa is the largest water theme park in all of Malaysia and is the perfect place to visit on a hot day. Though it’s not one of the classic Malacca tourist attractions, it is great for cooling down for a few hours and relaxing. 

Spread across 1300 acres, the park features 11 rides and attractions including numerous waterslides (including the Big Ice Cream which is the tallest and longest waterslide in Southeast Asia), rapids, a wave pool and a multi-level interactive water play area for the kids. This is definitely one of the best places in Melaka for families with kids who love to swim. 

Right by the water park, you can also visit the other A’Famosa parks – Safari Wonderland and Old West Cowboy Town. At Safari Wonderland you can see a range of animals including elephants, camels, monkeys, orangutans and reptiles.

At Old West Cowboy Town, you can see a range of shows featuring cowboys and Indians as well as stunt shows or visit the funfair.

A’Famosa Water World is open daily except Tuesdays. If you plan on visiting all the parks, it’s best to purchase a combined ticket.

Address: Jalan Kemus / Sempang Ampat, Simpang Ampat, Alor Gajah

Melaka Wonderland Theme Park

Located in Ayer Keroh, Melaka Wonderland Theme Park features 11 awesome water attractions that the entire family will love. Attractions include waterslides, a wave pool and a multi-level active water play area for the kids which includes mini waterslides and interactive water activities.

Melaka Wonderland Theme Park is open daily.

Address: Lot PT17178, Lebuh Ayer Keroh, Hang Tuah Jaya, 75450 Ayer Keroh

Melaka Bird Park

This place to visit in Malacca is built across 1.8 hectares at the Botanical Gardens in Ayer Keroh, the Melaka Bird Park is the largest bird park in Asia. Here you will find almost 700 species of Malaysian birds as well as birds from South America, Asia, Australia and Asia.

Visitors will love wandering through the massive aviary where birds fly freely. To get a closer view of the birds, guests are invited to walk along the canopy walk. The canopy walk is 12 metres high and 108 metres in length and is accessible for everyone via stairs or an elevator.

Entry for adults is RM15 on weekdays and RM20 on weekends while it’s RM10 on weekdays and RM15 on weekends for kids ages 4 to 12.

Address: Taman Botanikal, Ayer Keroh

Did you find the best place in Malacca for you? As you can see, there are too many Malacca places to visit in just one day, so in the next section of this guide to places in Malacca, you can find all of my suggestions for where to stay in Malacca too.

Melaka day trip and Melaka Itinerary

If you are just visiting Melaka for a day or 2 nights, 1 day, you can find our Melaka trip itinerary by clicking here . This also works for a Melaka one day trip.

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Best Accommodation in Melaka

Most tourists coming to Melaka choose to stay in the UNESCO section of the city which is where you will the majority of the tourist attractions, and a great area to stay in when you visit Malacca.  

Any accommodation within walking distance to Jonker Street is a great spot. However, there are a number of great attractions in Ayer Keroh also which may warrant staying a few days in that location also.

Below I have listed some great accommodation to suit your needs, whether you’re looking for budget hotels in Melaka, mid-range accommodation Malacca has or a luxury hotel in Melaka for a relaxing get away. 

Casa Del Rio Melaka Review

Located right by the river only 300 metres from Jonker Street is the stunning 5-star luxury boutique hotel Casa del Rio Melaka Hotel.

The Casa Del Rio offers a range of different room types.  Hotel rooms accommodate up to 5 people, while for even larger groups there are two-bedroom suites which can accommodate up to 6 people.  

All rooms include a TV, wifi, tea and coffee making facilities, air conditioning and a desk. Suites also include separate living and dining areas with some suites even including an outdoor spa.

The hotel features first-class facilities including the stunning infinity swimming pool with views across the Melaka River as well as three restaurants, a gym, a rooftop garden and day spa.

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Swiss-Garden Hotel Melaka Review

Located along the Melaka River just a 10-minute walk from Jonker Street is the 5-star Swiss-Garden Hotel which offers guests modern style accommodation.

Rooms at the Swiss-Garden Hotel accommodate up to two guests and include amenities such as a TV, air conditioning, wi-fi, tea and coffee making facilities, private balcony and seating area.  

For those who prefer more space, there are also suites which include separate dining and living areas. Some hotel rooms and suites also include panoramic views of the ocean and the Melaka River.

The Swiss-Garden Hotel includes a range of facilities including two Olympic size swimming pools, a tennis court and the Sky Garden rooftop bar. The hotel also has direct access to the Shore Shopping Mall and the Shore Oceanarium Complex.

T Hotel Melaka Review

Located in Melaka City, just 15 minutes walk from Jonker Street, the T Hotel is a terrific option for travellers after a good clean room at a low price.

Whether you are a group of two or family, the T Hotel has a suitable room for you in either their double, triple or family suites.  

Double rooms accommodate two guests in either one large double bed or two singles, while triple rooms come with one large double bed and one single bed. Family suites come with two double beds.

All guest rooms at the T Hotel come with air conditioning, wifi, a TV, tea and coffee facilities and a seating area.

For travellers looking for good clean budget accommodation, you really can’t go past the T Hotel.

You can find more options for accommodation in our guide to the best hotels in Melaka here.

Find our full guide to the best hotels in Melaka here.

Getting To Melaka

Melaka is close to Kuala Lumpur which makes it easy to get here from all over peninsular Malaysia. It’s also easy to get here from KL Airport and you can even take a taxi right from departures.

By clicking below, you can find our detailed guides for how to get to Melaka from:

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Final Words

As you can see there is no shortage of things to do and places to visit in Melaka – hopefully you’ve found lots of ideas and inspiration in this post!

Whether you’re interested in historical monuments, traditional temples or shopping there is something for everyone in Melaka. It’s also an ideal destination for families with loads of great family-friendly attractions.

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Three-day Melaka road trip itinerary with money-saving tips and hidden gems

MELAKA – Mention Melaka, and most people in Singapore would have an idea of what to expect.

Kitschy Jonker Street, the iconic red buildings of Dutch Square and chicken rice balls that most agree are overhyped, yet manage to draw snaking queues in the afternoon sun.

Getting there, however, can be an adventure in itself if you skip the coach ride and do the four-hour drive to the small Malaysian town. Seasoned drivers going non-stop may be able to whizz there in three hours, but it is more enjoyable to break up the journey with pit stops and a co-driver who can help with navigation and take turns behind the wheel. 

For this, I rope in TikTok content creator Nicole Chen (@lielnicole on TikTok and Instagram), 24, who also runs eyelash salon Cuuul.sg. It is our first time driving in Malaysia and, despite the cautionary tales from friends and family, we find the journey manageable.

Other drivers are friendly and, dare we say it, more patient than those in Singapore. Go at a pace you are comfortable with and enjoy the drive.

Stretching from Muar’s otah trail to the good eats in laid-back Batu Pahat, here is a three-day road trip itinerary for your next long weekend. 

Day one: Hit the otah trail in Muar

Start bright and early to head across the Causeway. Private-hire drivers who spoke to The Straits Times say traffic on weekday mornings usually starts building up by about 8 to 9am. Once you are across, it takes about three hours to get to Muar.

The small coastal town is best known for its otah, and a quick Google search will throw up some of the most popular outlets in town. Look for Xiao Mei Famous Muar Otak-Otak ( str.sg/wjy4 ) or Otak-Otak Cheng Boi ( str.sg/wjyo ). Take along a cooler bag to buy blocks of frozen otah paste.

If you do not want to drive around, head to Jalan Haji Abu, where multiple otah vendors hawk from pushcarts near Kim San Public Cooked Food Market ( str.sg/wjyU ).

The texture, spice and flavour vary from stall to stall, so sample a few to find your favourite. My group of four agree that we like the fish otah from Nice Food Otak-Otak best. Look for the stall with the red banner. Sticks of otah cost between 80 Malaysian sen (24 Singapore cents) and RM1.

Other vendors selling oyster omelette, wonton mee and pastries line the same street, which feels like a more laid-back version of Penang or Ipoh. 

Meander along mural-lined lanes nearby. These can be found in almost every Malaysian town, but along Muar’s quiet streets, you do not have to feel embarrassed about striking a pose with a long queue of people watching. Search for Muar Cultural Walk and Muar Street Art on Google Maps.

From Muar, Melaka is about an hour away. Many affordable boutique hotels are located in and around the city centre, and we stay at the industrial-chic Rosa Malacca ( str.sg/wjy5 ), which costs $128 a night for a deluxe room with a king-size bed and courtyard view.

For dinner, head to the string of seafood restaurants along the coast.

The pepper crabs (two for RM120) at Terraces Restaurant (Stall Number 1, 8 Jalan Daranjo, Perkampungan Portugis), coated with a blend of black and white pepper, are clean-tasting and allow the sweet, dense crab meat to shine.

Do get the Portuguese-style fish (RM52 for a 650g fish), cooked in a banana leaf and slathered with a punchy chilli sauce that begs to be mopped up with rice. 

Pro tip: If you do not have a car, or would rather not drive your own, taking a public bus or train to Johor Bahru and renting one there is the most economical option. We pay $323 to rent a sport utility vehicle (SUV) from Malaysian company Hawk Rent A Car ( str.sg/w9ii ) on Klook for three days, including full insurance coverage.

An entry-level sedan from rental company Hertz, rented from Singapore for the same duration, would cost about $612. This includes similar insurance coverage and a daily surcharge of $55 for trips to Malaysia. 

Note that Malaysian car models are common when renting cars from Johor – we choose a Honda B-RV or similar SUV, and receive a Perodua Aruz. It is spacious enough for four, though the steering feels light when driving above 100kmh and its brakes are not the most sensitive. Still, we get to our destination and back safely.

Day two: Melaka adventure

What is a holiday without a bit of thrill? Head to Skytrex Adventure Melaka (from $21, str.sg/wjyT ) to wobble across rope courses built amid the trees in Melaka Botanical Garden.

Three courses are available, from the family-friendly Little Dino to the advanced-level Extreme Warrior. Hearts in our mouths, we embark on the latter – a 35-obstacle behemoth of a course that takes three hours to complete. 

The obstacles grow progressively higher and more difficult, but there is no time to be afraid when you are hanging on a pole and swinging wildly, or attempting to ride a bicycle suspended on a tightrope 70m above the ground. 

Ziplines through the trees are the reward, and we fly through at least 10 of them. If it gets too much, there are “chicken exits” built throughout the course. You may wind up weak-kneed and with jelly arms at the end, but the sense of satisfaction is unbeatable. 

Take the rest of the day easy by wandering through the heart of Melaka. 

Replenish your energy with hearty burgers at The Baboon House ( www.instagram.com/thebaboonhouse ). Try the Aloha lamb burger (RM35), which comes with double patties, bacon and pineapple. There is an extensive selection of drinks. If you do not know where to start, go for the refreshing, housemade roselle-lavender kefir (RM13.80).

If you enjoy shopping, there are plenty of trinkets to buy. Pick up ceramics from The Clay House ( str.sg/wjyG ), which also runs pottery classes.

You can also stop by Mamee Jonker House ( mameejonkerhouse.com ), a concept store that showcases the well-loved noodle snack. The first Mamee factory was founded in Melaka in 1971 and the brand’s shaggy blue mascot has become the city’s unofficial icon. Families will enjoy the Noodle Doodle activity (RM15), where you can design your own cup noodles and watch it being made on a conveyor belt.

Head to liquor store Sin Hiap Hin (5 Kampung Jawa) before it gets dark – unlike most bars, this one keeps to office hours. The family-run joint dates back to the 1920s and serves an array of traditional liquor. 

Try Malaysian-made rice wine in flavours such as rose, lychee, pandan and coffee, all of them fragrant and strong. Shots are sold in pairs for RM10 and you can top them up with ice or add a splash of tonic water for a refreshing cocktail. 

Across the street, craft cocktail bar Budi ( facebook.com/BUDI.Melaka ) also opens early. Located above coffee roaster and cafe Sin See Tai, drinks at the speakeasy-style bar are bold and imaginative.

The vegetable-forward menu recasts unpopular veggies such as bitter gourd and eggplant as cocktails. Sounds insane? Founder Phoa Tai Yong admits that some drinks are polarising. 

But my group of four picks the velvety smooth Terung (RM50) as our favourite. With charred eggplant, dark rum, pandan and egg white, and garnished with smoky-sweet housemade eggplant chips, it goes down dangerously easy.

Another surprise is the Lada (RM55), which includes roasted red peppers, tequila and chilli liqueur. It is far mellower than one would expect a tequila cocktail to be. 

If you have time for only one Peranakan meal in Melaka, have it at Peranakan Mansion (108 Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock), where the shophouse’s opulent interiors are reminiscent of the mahjong scene in the 2018 movie, Crazy Rich Asians. 

We meet the head chef, who, in old-school Peranakan fashion, waves away our choices (“You can get chicken curry anywhere, no need to have it here”) and instead puts together a menu of the restaurant’s specialities. 

His selection is spot-on. Get the chilli garam pork (RM28), sambal sotong (RM35), eggplant with shrimp paste (RM18), assam fish (RM85) and pai tee (RM15) – you will not be disappointed. Our meal for four, including tea and dessert, comes to $87, a steal for the quality and setting.

Pro tip: The roads in the Melaka city centre are narrow and parking is scarce. Leave your car at the hotel and book a Grab ride instead, especially if you are planning to drink. Short hops within the city cost between RM7 and RM10.

Day three: Batu Pahat stopover

Start your day with a sweet Melaka breakfast. The Daily Fix Cafe ( facebook.com/thedailyfixcafe ) is known for its pancakes and draws a queue even before it opens.

If you have time to spare, explore Melaka over two days at a more leisurely pace. Make the time to meander and be surprised. You may, for instance, befriend a pair of pet tortoises that their owners take for regular walks. Or stop for ondeh-ondeh, made fresh along the street and bursting with liquid gula melaka.

Otherwise, do the two-hour drive to Batu Pahat and have lunch at Daddy Village ( daddyvillage.com.my ), a home-style family-run restaurant. Order the steamed otah (RM15), nasi lemak with blue pea rice (RM10) and kerabu ikan bilis fruit salad (RM18).

A few doors down, the egg tarts (RM3) at Amore Bakery are fragrant and buttery. But skip the breads, which are dense in texture and thin on fillings compared with those from popular Malaysian chain Lavender. 

Make one last pit stop to shop at Johor Premium Outlets ( str.sg/wjyg ), about 45 minutes from Woodlands Checkpoint. With palm trees and open plazas like the ones in North America, it feels a world away.

Do not miss athleisure brand Lululemon, which offers discounts of 20 to 40 per cent at its outlet. Unlike the sales rack in many Singapore stores, there is a good selection of sizes and colours.

Or pick up bags and pouches from American designer brand Kate Spade – there are discounts of 45 to 65 per cent depending on the number of items purchased. 

One last perk of a road trip? You do not need to be concerned about baggage limits. Just load up your car boot, and make the journey home. 

Pro tip: One advantage of renting a Malaysian-registered car is subsidised petrol prices. During our trip, FuelSave 95 at Shell cost an estimated RM2.05 a litre while V-Power 97, available to foreign-registered vehicles, cost RM3.95 a litre. Fill up the tank before returning your rental car to avoid hefty fuel surcharges.

• Travel tips

Stock up on hand sanitiser, wet wipes and tissues for the journey. When you pick up your rental car, wipe down high-touch points such as the steering wheel, gearstick, hand brake and door handles.

You will need a Touch ‘n Go card to pay for tolls, though these cards, typically sold at petrol kiosks in Malaysia, are in short supply. They usually cost between $3 and $10 depending on where they are purchased, though resellers on online platforms Shopee and Carousell are now asking for $22 to $40 a card. Alternatively, borrow one from a friend, and check that it is still valid before your trip.

Download offline maps for navigation in case mobile data is patchy along the road. Go to str.sg/wjyM for instructions.

If you do not wish to drive, hire a private car and driver who can take you to and around Malaysia. A one-way transfer from Singapore to Melaka starts at $400 ( str.sg/wjyQ ) and you can top up for a half- or full-day rental within Malaysia.

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Mamee’s very first concept store after 40 over years of food manufacturing., welcome to mamee jonker house, discover our intriguing attractions.

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Melaka 2 day Tour Package is the perfect itinerary for a short visit to Melaka.

• The itinerary covers most of the must visit places in Melaka such as A’Famosa Fort, St. Paul’s Church, Stadthuys, Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum, Jonker Street Night Market, Maritime Museum, Cheng Ho’s Cultural Museum and etc.

It is a two days colorful journey travel from Kuala Lumpur to Melaka.

Day 1 ：Arrival – Transfer to Malacca- A’ Famosa Fort- St.Paul’s Church- Stadthuys- Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum- Cheng Hoon Teng Temple- Shan Shu Gong- Jonker Street Night Market

00.00hrs:  Pick up from your hotel in Kuala Lumpur or airport(KLIA/KLIA2) in Kuala Lumpur. We will transfer you from Kuala Lumpur to Malacca with private car. Journey from KL to Malacca will take approximately 2 hours.

13.00hrs: Lunch at local restaurant in Melaka (Chicken rice balls).

We will start our Melaka Day Trip visiting:

14.30hrs: A’Famosa Fort(1511) – The settlement used to sprawl across a whole hillside but now only a lone gate (Porta de Santiago) remains. One of the oldest surviving European architectural remains in Asia.

15.00hrs: St. Paul’s Church(1521) -The oldest church his is the church ruins that situated on the top of the St Paul’s Hill. The hill was formely called as Malacca Hill.

15.30hrs: Stadthuys (1650) -Known as Dutch Square or Red square due to Dutch-inspired red buildings. It is the most recognizable landmark in Malacca.

16.00hrs: Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum(1861) – From the term Baba, an honorific manner of addressing a Straits-born gentleman and Nyonya which addresses a Straits-born lady. The house is a combination of three terrace lots that were acquired by the Chan family in 1861. Four generations lived in the house before it was opened as a museum in March 1985. Meander through the home of Baba Chan Cheng Siew (1865-1919) whose eclectic taste offers a glimpse into the richness of the culture and the opulence that was fashionable in many pre-World War II Peranakan homes.

17.00hrs: Cheng Hoon Teng Temple(1645) – Also called Temple of Green Cloud. The oldest Chinese temple in Malaysia. The only temple where you can find 3 major doctrines of local Chinese belief under the same roof, Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism.

17.30hrs: Shan Shu Gong – located right at the mouth of Jonker Street. The shop sells a wide range of local delicacies such as Dodol , Durian cendol , cream puffs and much much more.

18.00hrs: Jonker Street Night Market -It is a famous Chinatown street opened on Fridays and Saturdays that sells everything from tasty treats to cheap keepsakes. There are a wide collection of fabrics, jewelry, wooden clogs, arts and crafts and other memorable items at prices you will not get anywhere else in the world. Visitors are spoiled for choice when it comes to delicious food; from piping hot grilled meat on skewers to Chinese delicacies like bak chang (sticky rice stuffed with meat and wrapped in bamboo leaves), dim sum , and popiah (fresh spring roll), visitors can easily browse through the many stalls and live performances in Jonker Walk Night Market.

19.30hrs: Check in to your hotel in Melaka. Welcome drink. Rest & relax.

NOTE: You can continue your visit at Jonket Street at own leisure after check in.

Day 2: Cheng Ho‘s Cultural Museum – The Maritime Museum – Ride of Trishaw – Lunch - Melaka River Cruise – Transfer back to KL

Breakfast, Lunch

09.00hrs: Breakfast at hotel. Check out hotel. Pick up and we will visit:

10.00hrs: Cheng Ho’s Cultural Museum is a gallery housing exhibits about Chinese Ming Dynasty admiral, Cheng Ho (Zheng He). Cheng Ho was a famous explorer who made seven voyages to the Middle East, Africa and Southeast Asia between 1405 and 1433: five of these voyages brought him through Melaka, leading him to found Malacca’s port. Due to his role as a confidante to the third Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, his influence on Malacca had a significant impact on its regionally important role.

11.00hrs: The Maritime Museum is a replica of the Flor de la Mar, a Portuguese ship said to have been carrying loot plundered from Malacca when it sank off the coast of Malacca on its way back to Portugal. Opened to the public in 1994, this unique museum is an enlightening trip back into Malacca’s past.

The 34m-high, 36m-long and eight-metre-wide structure is located at Quayside Road.

12.00hrs: Ride of Trishaw at Dutch square (optional) – A trishaw is essentially a bicycle with a trailer with seats on the back. They were once the main mode of transport in Melaka before cars came in but today they are a massive tourist attraction. **RM40 per hour-fixed by the fixed council.

13.00hrs: Lunch at local restaurant.

14.00hrs: Melaka River Cruise(optional) – 45 min cruise ride, is a great way to see the sights of Melaka at a leisurely pace, in comfort and without breaking the bank .The Melaka River Cruise is the only river journey in South East Asia that takes you back through these 600 years of history. ** Foreigners RM 30 for adults and RM 25 for kids.

16.00hrs: Transfer back to KLIA airport or KL hotel.

18.00hrs: Arrive at your hotel in KL or check in to airport. Tour ends.

What is included?

• All land transportation as per itinerary.
• Driver / tour guide as per itinerary.
• Lunch x 2 at local restaurant.
• Breakfast x 1 as per itinerary.
• One night accommodation hotel at 3*Hallmark View Hotel or similar.

What is not included?

• Entrance fees if there is any.
• Trishaw ride fees.
• River cruise fees.

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Mamee Factory Visit and Meeting Mamee Monster!

Almost everyone remembers about field trips back in the school days, a bunch of classmates all lined up going into the school bus heading to some mysterious destination you haven’t been before, with a promise of a bit of learning and a whole lot of fun. A day where you get out from the monotonous classroom and head towards something that is a little more unexpected.

Yeap, our trip to the Mamee Double-Decker Factory and Mamee Jonker House was quite a lot like that. A fun filled day that brought back a lot of memories.

We gathered at the Mamee office at Subang Jaya early in the morning, and like the school children, were ushered into two tour buses on a two hour journey to the Mamee Double Decker factory in Melaka.

To be honest, I was pretty excited about this trip, Mamee has been an integral part of my childhood, and to be able to see what it is behind this Malaysian brand in person was a bit like a dream come true to me. I mean, I was going to meet Mamee Monster too, if I got to tell my 7 year old self this, he’d be so happy!

We witnessed how mamee noodle were made if it was done manually by hand, starting from raw flour, the chef expertly pull and fold the dough like traditional la mian noodle.

Next was the process of cooking the paste. Starting with quality ingredients such as turmeric, lemongrass, garlic, and curry leaves, the mixture is blended then cooked with palm oil before going through another step of blending. According to the staff, the factory uses a very similar process to prepare the paste  you find in every pack of Mamee Chef . (which I wrote about here )

Mamee Chef Curry Laksa was also rated as one of the top 10 Best Instant Noodles in the world for 2014 by theramenrater.com

We then took a tour to the factory as the first ever group of public “tourists” that has access to take pictures. Usually other visitor are not allowed to take pictures.

This is the machinery behind this instant noodle brand that penetrates some 4.2 million (out of 5.47 million) household in Peninsular Malaysia. The production line that makes Mamee Chef, for example, costs some RM 80 million in investment, very impressive.

What struck us most about the factory though, is how clean it is !

You know how some people say if you’ve seen the kitchen of certain restaurants, you won’t eat the food? This is the exact opposite of what I get from Mamee’s factory, it’s so clean and efficient that I would have zero problem recommending this brand those who has the highest hygiene standard.

You can visit facebook.com/mymameechef for more info.

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Then we boarded the very same bus and went to Mamee Jonker House.

This is also where we got to meet everyone’s favorite instant noodle mascot – the Mamee Monster!

I gotta say that I’ve always imagined the monster to be a little bigger, then again, I think I’ve grown a little the past 30 odd years, haven’t I? It sounds silly, but it was a cool experience!

I really like the idea of Mamee Jonker house, a place where you can purchase a variety of Mamee products as well as souvenirs such as t-shirt, key chain, and so forth. There’s also a mini version of the assembly line showing how the instant noodle and Mamee Monster is made.

There are also two activities on the 1st floor which you can participate. We “custom made” our own Mamee Chef cup noodle by painting the cup and picking our own mixture of ingredients. The cup is then sealed and we got to take it home – a real customised version that can I can actually pour boiling water, wait for 3 minutes, and eat!

There’s also a “class room” where you get to make the instant noodle from start to finish, but that process will take about 90 minutes and we didn’t have the time for this activity, unfortunately.

At the rear half of Mamee Jonker House is also a restaurant, serving quite a good variety of dishes such as Mamee goreng, Mamee laksa, and even halal version of the famous chicken rice ball. I tried all three of these dishes and they certainly did not disappoint. Prices are pretty reasonable too.

We reluctantly left at about 5 in the afternoon. It was a fun filled trip and I certainly think that they should do more tours like this especially for school kids. I know the 7 year old me would certainly love it! You can visit Mamee Chef for more info.

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13 thoughts on “ Mamee Factory Visit and Meeting Mamee Monster! ”

Their curry laksa is one of the best around, many say a lot nicer than the celebrated Penang white curry one.

suituapui: that’s true, I really like the noodle itself as well.

One of my fav “junk food” in my younger days, cheap and good! i wanna poke that mamee monster 😈

Ken: aren’t the monster cute? 😀

eemmmmmmm…. define ‘poke’ 😯

you and that lil mamee monster..so cheeky huh…lol

cindyrina: hahaha thanks. 😀

aiyoo uncle KY, u dunno where that teeth has been, and yet you liam liam and bite it…..

KY, not sure but will check Asian supermarkets for this product. It look so good and you have made a sale in promotion of this product. Great entry. It help people who read your blog see many things when unable to living so far away in other countries.

Hope you show more things later too.

Vickie: I hope you can find them! I used to go to Jungle Jim’s when I live in Cincinnati, that place has almost everything you can think of, there’s aisle for every cuisine.

waaahhhhhh mister jungle jim sooo big, no wonder americano is also so big, in size and waistline, kekeke

how to visit? for company trip

Khairunnisa: you’ll have to contact Mamee themselves.

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