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Malacca River, Melaka

3.8
#1 of 13 in Parks in Melaka
Water Body · Nature / Park
Admire the wide and storied waters of Malacca River, the natural feature around which the town grew and prospered. Hop aboard a popular sightseeing cruise to discover the history of the urban area and the importance of the river to its industry and culture. With many key historical and architectural landmarks lining its banks, the river offers new perspectives on the city and plenty of photographic opportunities. Plan your Malacca River visit and explore what else you can see and do in Melaka using our Melaka trip planner.
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Tours to Malacca River

FROM $917 BOOK WITH VIATOR Luxury private day tour: Kuala Lumpur and Malacca from Singapore (6:00AM pickup)
4.8
Duration: 16 hours
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FROM $65 BOOK WITH VIATOR Historical Malacca Day Trip from Kuala Lumpur
3.1
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $485 BOOK WITH VIATOR SMALL GROUP: Kuala Lumpur & Malacca Semi-Guided Day Trip from Singapore (600 Mi)
5.0
Duration: 1 day
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Malacca River reviews

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4.2
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  • By kwongyoongc
    Visited pre-covid and took a river cruise and visited the carnival alongside the river. The river is kind of narrow and the cruise provided a pretty experience to take in the sights on both banks of....  more »
  • By PappanMajumdar
    The Malacca river is the heart of Malacca. And nothing better to explore it through the river cruise, and then walking on the sidewalks and dining at the many riverside pubs and restaurants. And...  more »
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  • By Arvind Ganesh
    Lovely location
  • By Laleh Asadzadeh Esfahani
    Peaceful place. Night life
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