Melaka

Strategically located along the Straits of Malacca, Melaka was once the epicentre of an important trading empire which attracted thousands of traders from all over the world. Historical buildings and sites abound in Melaka, the birthplace of the nation’s historical and cultural heritage. Remnants of its long and illustrious past under the successive rule of the Portuguese, Dutch and British are well preserved and can be still be seen today, earning it the prestigious title of UNESCO World Heritage City in 2008. Beyond the historical crowd-pullers are scenic kampong settlements and a rich cultural landscape.