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Cheng Ho's Cultural Museum is a gallery housing exhibits about Chinese Ming Dynasty admiral, Cheng Ho (Zheng He). In a warehouse to the north of the Melaka River, the gallery has exhibits on the admiral's life.

Opened in 2006, it is believed that the museum sits on the site of Guan Chang, a warehouse built by Cheng Ho about 600 years ago to temporarily store goods he acquired during his travels. Flanking the front entrance of the museum are a drum and a bell tower.

History of Cheng Ho's Cultural Museum

Cheng Ho was a famous explorer who made seven voyages to the Middle East, Africa and Southeast Asia between 1405 and 1433: five of these voyages brought him through Melaka, leading him to found Malacca's port. Due to his role as a confidante to the third Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, his influence on Malacca had a significant impact on its regionally important role.

Though Cheng Ho was influential in China's international relations, he will most likely be remembered in Malaysia for his role in bringing the Emperor's daughter, Princess Hang Li Po to marry the Sultan of Malacca in the mid 15th century. Her entourage, in turn, eventually intermarried with local Malaccans, creating the Baba Nyonya culture.

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Cheng Ho's Cultural Museum in Melaka - Jonker Street Attractions

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Cheng Ho's Cultural Museum is a gallery housing exhibits about Chinese Ming Dynasty admiral, Cheng Ho (Zheng He). In a warehouse to the north of the Melaka River, the gallery has exhibits on the admiral's life. Opened in 2006, it is believed that the museum

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The story of the ultimate Malacca warrior, Hang Tuah, is the stuff of legends. Faithfully serving Sultan Mansur back in the 15th century, this infamous historical figure had an exemplary record of achievements, which include successfully warding off advances from Siam and Acheh, and a winning duel with Taming Sari, a warrior from the court of Majapahit.

Born in Pulau Bentam, Sumatra, Hang Tuah was brought up in Kampong Duyong just 5 kilometers away along with his four good friends, Hang Jebat, Hang Kasturi, Hang Lekir and Hang Lekiu, who were also warriors in the Sultan's court. Being the Sultan's favourite, Hang Tuah's loyalty and determination to the Sultan is unquestionable.

The Hang Tuah Location

The Hang Tuah well is located in the town of his birthplace, Kampung Duyung. According to folklore, the great man himself had dug the well for his own personal use. After he had passed away, it is said that the well has become the dwelling of his spirit, which took on the form of a white crocodile. It is also believed that the albino crocodile cannot be seen by just anyone; only the holy and the pure-hearted ever get the opportunity to catch a glimpse of it.

Another mystical aspect to the Hang Tuah well is that its water remains clear even after all these years, which is said to never dry up, even during long periods of drought. The locals believe that the well's water contains special healing properties, able to cure all sorts of ailments. It was also said that the well used to be much smaller in size originally, and that it had grown over time.

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The story of the ultimate Malacca warrior, Hang Tuah, is the stuff of legends. Faithfully serving Sultan Mansur back in the 15th century, this infamous historical figure had an exemplary record of achievements, which include successfully warding off advances from Siam and Acheh, and a winning duel

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Jonker Walk Night Market

Opened on every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night, Jonker Street Night Market is known as the food and cultural paradise in Malacca. It sells everything ranging from beautiful keepsakes to yummy local food at the lowest prices possible.

Around 5pm, the traffic is closed and all the peddlers will lay out their tables and various stalls start taking over the street
Food is the main attraction here. They have Watermelon Handbag, Jonker Walk Quail Egg, Liquid Nitrogen Snack, Peranakan Popiah, Coconut Ice-cream and many more that can satisfy your cravings.

Cool boutiques and handcrafts stalls can be found here too. Sometimes, you can even find interesting souvenirs in Jonker Street for your loved ones.

Hence, eat and shop your way down the street before the stalls close!

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The Stadthuys is believed to be the oldest-surviving Dutch building in the East. Part of Malacca town square's prominent Dutch colonial architecture it is a massive bright terracotta-red riverfront building that was once the official residence of Dutch governors and officers.

Built between 1641 and 1660 on the ruins of a Portuguese fort, The Stadthuys of Malacca was the focus point of several successive governments (Dutch, Portuguese, British etc.) for over 300 years, from its completion until 1980. In 1982, Stadthuys was converted into a museum. The Stadthuys displays typical features of Dutch colonial architecture with massive walls, louvred windows and chunky doors with wrought-iron hinges.

Inside The Stadthuys

The renovated main building houses the Museum of History & Ethnography which showcases Malaccan customs and traditions as well as the city's rich history, from the great Malay Sultanate to the Portuguese, Dutch and British occupations.

Meanwhile, just behind the Stadthuys is the Museum of Literature where historical accounts and local legends are detailed in maps, prints and photographs. One admission ticket allows visitors entrance to both exhibits.

Just southwest of the Stadthuys on the river, is the Flor de Mar, a half-size replica of the galley that the viceroy of Portuguese arrived in. Also nearby the Stadthuys is the Tang Beng Swee Clocktower: built in 1886, it was constructed by a wealthy Straits Chinese family but looks distinctly Dutch.

The Stadthuys

Opening Hours: 09:00 - 17:00 Monday - Thursday; 09:00 - 20:30 Friday - Sunday

Address: Circle intersection of Jalan Quayside, Jalan Laksamana, and Jalan Chan Koon Cheng

Tel: + 606 282 6526

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The Stadthuys of Malacca - Malacca City Atttractions

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The Stadthuys is believed to be the oldest-surviving Dutch building in the East. Part of Malacca town square's prominent Dutch colonial architecture it is a massive bright terracotta-red riverfront building that was once the official residence of Dutch governors and officers. Built between 1641 and 1660 on the

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Stadthuys is one of the most famous landmarks in Malacca and you will recognize it immediately thanks to the crimson façade.