5 days in Melaka Itinerary

Known as the "Historical City," Melaka boasts an eclectic blend of colonial, Peranakan Chinese, and traditional Malay architecture.

Family-friendly places like Malacca River and Chinatown - Melaka will thrill your kids. Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum and Tham Siew Inn Artist Gallery will appeal to museum buffs. Change things up with these side-trips from Melaka: Port Dickson (PD Ostrich Show Farm & Muzium Tentera Darat). There's still lots to do: make a trip to St Paul's Church, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, admire the landmark architecture of Stadthuys, and look for gifts at Sixty 3 Heritage.

To find maps, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Melaka trip itinerary website.

If you are flying in from Singapore, the closest major aiports are Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport and Senai International Airport. In December, daily temperatures in Melaka can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sat) so you can travel back home.