Must sees and dos in Melaka:

• Menara Taming Sari, a 110-metre revolving tower
• Baba & Nyonya Heritage
• Bullock Cart ride
• Butterfly Farm
• The historical Stadthuys built in the 1650s by the Dutch
• Christ Church
• Crocodile Farm
• A Famosa Fort
• Hang Li Poh's Well
• Hang Tuah's grave
• Jonker Walk
• Light and Sound Theatre in Bandar Hilir
• Melaka River Cruise
• Melaka's Sultanate Palace
• Melaka Zoo
• Mini ASEAN
• Mini Malaysia
• Museum of Aborigines
• Portuguese Square
• St. Francis Xavier's Church
• St. Paul's Church
• Sam Po Kong Temple
• Sri Poyyatha Vinayagar Moorthi Temple, one of the first Hindu temples in Malaysia
• Trishaw ride

Nearby Attractions:

• Dutch Fort
• Gadek Hot Springs
• Hang Tuah's Well
• Tun Teja's Mausoleum

Christ Church

If you have a passion for architecture, this Church is a place not to be missed. When you look closely, you will be able to see the handmade pews and ceiling beams that had been constructed without joints. Other exquisite features include the Brass Bible, a tombstone written in Armenian and the glazed titles of the 'Last Supper'. Built in 1753, the Christ Church is situated along Jalan Gereja, which is just a walking distance from Hotel Equatorial Melaka.

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A Famosa Fort

The hallmark of Melaka was built by the Portuguese in 1511 as a fortress and sustained severe structural damage during the Dutch invasion in the early 17th century. The British East India Company had then set to destroy the said fort but timely intervention by Sir Stamford Raffles in 1808 saved what remains of Porta De Santiago or commonly known A Famosa Fort. It is just a short walking distance from Hotel Equatorial Melaka and is open to the public at no charge at all.

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Jonker Walk

Jonker Walk is the most interesting shopping venue in Melaka. The Street contains every imaginable trade, such as spirit importers, hairdressing salons, wooden shoe stores, apothecaries with Chinese herbs on display, sign printers, an acupunture clinic, antiques, boutiques, etc. There are also combinations of craft shops and restaurants, with a Peranakan ambience. You will find treasures such as ornate oil lamps, opium beds, altar stands, old Victorian clocks and early gramophones in antique shops with the said Street. It is just minutes, by foot, from Hotel Equatorial Melaka.

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Melaka River Cruise

Only one word can describe the river of Melaka -- ROMANCE. It is certainly the novel way to tour Melaka. A cosy coffee corner below the TIC serves drinks and snacks while you wait to get on board the boat. The short river tour takes 45 minutes. Onboard, you can't miss the ancient houses and fishing boats and keep a look out for Kampung Morten -- a picturesque Malay village. And if you are lucky, you might just catch a glimpse of iguanas lurking and resting among the reeds.

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Melaka's Sultanate Palace

Right in the centre of Melaka town, opposite the Proclamation of Independence Memorial Building, the Cultural Museum is a place not to be missed. A replica of the old Sultanate Palace, the museum depicts a vivid tale of the unique blend of cultures in Melaka. You can view the tableaus and collections of the past there. Opening hours is from 9 am - 6 pm, daily. The Sultanate Palace is walking distance from Hotel Equatorial Melaka.

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St. Francis Xavier's Church

Built in 1849 by a French priest named Reverent Frave, the church is dedicated to St. Francis Xavier, who was also known as the 'Apostle of the East'. St. Francis Xavier was a 16th century missionary who had spread Christianity to South East Asia. You can view the authentic architecture and learn more about the history of the said church, which is situated at Jalan Laksamana, a walking distance from Hotel Equatorial Melaka.

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St. Paul's Church

Built by a Portuguese captain, the church was transformed into a burial place for the noble by the Dutch. The church, which was called "Our Lady of The Hill" by the Portuguese, was renamed St. Paul's Church after the Dutch took over Melaka. The church is located majestically at Bukit St. Paul, which is just a walking distance to Hotel Equatorial Melaka.

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Sam Po Kong Temple

The temple is located at the foot of Bukit Cina and built in 1795 by Kapitan Ts'ai Shih-Chang, in connection with the adjoining cementery, Fu-te-tzu'u. Later, it was expanded, but the main deity worshipped, continued to be Fu-Te-Cheng-Shen or Ta-Po Kung. Within the premises of the temple is the famous well, San Poo Ching or 'Perigi Raja', subject to many legends and stories.

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Trishaw ride

The best way to explore Melaka in a slow and laid back manner is by walking along the streets of Melaka. But if you want to experience a different view, trishaws will come in handy. The trishaw will take you through streets and corners of Melaka's historic city centre that you could easily miss out if you decide to venture on your own. The trishaw can be rented on hourly or distance-covered basis. Trishaw services are easily found at the entrance of Hotel Equatorial Melaka.

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