
The Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum in Malacca. Courtesy of Tourism Malaysia
| when: | Daily |
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| where: | Malacca |
Described as the historical city of Malaysia, Malacca was founded in 1400 by Parameswara, a Sumatran prince. Visit the Portuguese fortress, discover local Peranakan history in the Baba and Nyonya Heritage Museum and shop for curios on Jonker Street.
Several tour operators based in Singapore organise coach day trips to Malacca.
| Town Information: | Malacca |
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| Directions: | On the west coast of mainland Malaysia, giving its name to the Strait of Malacca between Malaysia and Sumatra, about 160km (100 miles) south-east of Kuala Lumpur and 215km (130 miles) north-west of Singapore. |
| Other Information: | Malacca |
| Website: | Malacca Tourism Association Website |
| Name: | Tourism Malaysia |
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| Location: | Malaysia |
| Address: | 17th, 24th-27th & 30th Floors, Menara Dato' Onn, Putra World Trade Centre, 45 Jalan Tun Ismail, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Email: | enquiries@tourism.gov.my |
| Phone: | +60 (0)3 2615 8188 |
| Fax: | +60 (0)3 2693 5884/0207 |


