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Melaka: 2 Days of Culture Hunting + City Excitement

🔥 DAY 1 — Culture Hunting

Spend your first day diving deep into Melaka’s cultural heart, starting at the iconic Dutch Square and Stadthuys before hopping onto a colourful Melaka beca for a quick heritage loop through Jonker, the river, and A Famosa. Continue your culture trail up St. Paul’s Hill for panoramic heritage views, then explore the Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum to understand Peranakan traditions. After a hearty Nyonya lunch, wander Jonker Street for antiques, crafts, murals, and desserts before heading to Cheng Hoon Teng, Malaysia’s oldest temple. End your evening with a relaxing Melaka River Cruise during golden hour, and if it’s a weekend, enjoy the vibrant Jonker Night Market for street food and nighttime shopping.

🔥 DAY 2 — City Excitement

Day 2 brings out Melaka’s modern pulse: start with brunch at one of the city’s stylish riverfront or heritage cafés before heading up to The Shore Sky Tower for sweeping city views. Explore modern attractions like The Shore Shopping Gallery, aquarium, or VR activities, then continue your city hunt around Kota Laksamana — Melaka’s trendy district filled with boutique cafés, dessert spots, murals, and lifestyle shops. For something spectacular, catch Encore Melaka’s immersive theatre performance before wrapping up your trip with a rooftop or riverside dinner. Finish the night with Melaka’s legendary LED beca ride — loud music, glowing lights, and pure city excitement as you loop through the riverfront and Dutch Square.

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