Things To Do In Malacca For A Budget Road Trip With Friends

Malacca in Peninsular Malaysia is also spelled Melaka and is one of the most interesting parts of the country. Malacca has a varied history, having been colonized by the Portuguese, Dutch, and British, and as such you will find influences from all of these former colonial powers in the food, architecture, and even the language.

1. Christ Church Malacca

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Christ Church & Dutch Square

Christ Church is one of the most famous buildings in Malacca and was built from 1741 to 1753. It stands on what would have been a Portuguese church built during the colonial period and the red bricks used in its construction had to be shipped over from Zeeland in the Netherlands. 

Some of the signature features to look out for in the church include the Dutch tombstones that line the floors as well as altar which is covered in ornamental silver and a Dutch coat of arms.

2. Klebang Special Coconut Shake

What you will see when you enter the place

While you’re in the Klebang vicinity, stopover at this place for the original “Special Coconut Shake”. 

Replenish your depleted electrolytes with some coconut milkshake topped with a scoop of Wall’s vanilla ice cream.

Nasi Lemak Bungkus, Kuihs and Nuggets 

They do sell nuggets and fishballs here too

They also serve nasi lemak packets (RM1.20 per pack), curry puff and popiah just in case you feel like munching on something while having your coconut shake.

Klebang Original Coconut Shake
Address: Klebang Besar, 752500 Melaka, Malaysia 
Phone: +60 197414113
Hours: 11AM – 6.30PM | Sat – Thurs
2PM – 6.30PM | Fri

3. Malacca Jonker Street

Jonker Street is a center of Chinatown and it’s a huge market, where you can buy everything!

With rich history, a lot of different people, goodness, historical landmarks, cafes, restaurants and attractions, Jonker Street in Malacca City’s Chinatown is a complete delight to walk through.

Even during busy weekdays this Street is crowded with people and interesting stuff to see and to buy

Located on Jalan Hang Jebat is the Jonker Walk Night Market which takes place from Friday to Sunday once the sun starts to go down.

This is one of the best places to come to shop in Malacca and you will find a huge range of goods on sale including souvenirs, a selection of antiques, and local handicrafts.

Cute Cartons Baos

Some dimsums 

Fruit Smoothies 

Charcoal Ice Cream

4. Famosa Chicken Rice Ball Restaurant

We all know that Malacca is famous for their special chicken rice ball. We found out there’s more than an aesthetic purpose to rolling rice into bite-sized balls – it’s so workers could eat rice without the grainy mess on their lunch breaks in the fields.  

Famosa Chicken Rice Ball Restaurant
Address: Off Jonker Street 28-30 Jalan Hang Kasturi, Melaka 75200 Malaysia
Phone: +60 6-286 0121
Hours: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM , Mon - Thurs | 9am - 10pm, Friday - Sunday