Malacca
About 2 hr by car from Kuala Lumpur
A UNESCO heritage port of Dutch squares, Peranakan shophouses and night markets.
Why locals go
Food and history two hours south.
Visiting Kuala Lumpur?
At 2 hr by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Kuala Lumpur for your flight home.
What to book
- Jonker Street night market
- Baba and Nyonya Heritage Museum
- Melaka River cruise
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- River cruise at night
- Heritage boutique hotel
With friends
- Jonker Street food crawl
- Trishaw ride around the Dutch Square
When to go
Year-round.