Malacca is about 150 km south of Kuala Lumpur. Across the North-South expressway you'll be within two hours in Malacca. It is traditionally believed that the history of Malaysia began with the founding of Malacca in 1400 by Parameswara, a Sumatran prince. Thereafter, the state flourished under the Malacca Sultanate and eventually became the region's largest emporium attracting traders from as far as China, India, Arabia and Europe.
 
Malacca came under successive colonial eras when it was conquered by the Portuguese in 1511, followed by Dutch Rule in 1641 before the British took over in 1824. All these foreign influences have over the years transformed the state into a cultural melting pot. The Portuguese and Peranakan communities have until today remained a distinctive feature of society in Malacca. In the lights of its rich historical past, Malacca has been officially declared as UNESCO World Heritage Site.
 
Famous historical sites in the state include the A Famosa, Stadhuys, St. Paul's Church, St.John's Fort and the Hang Tuah and Hand Jebat mausoleums. The cultural Museum, an elaborate reconstruction of the ancient palace of the Malacca Sultanate, provides fascinating insights into Malacca's glorious past. The nightly Light and Sound Show at 'Padang Pahlawan' re-enacts in dramatic fashion, the state's historical past.
 
Antique lovers will find Jonker Streer with its myriad of shops to be an intriguing place to hunt and bargain for treasures of the past. While in Malacca, enjoy an exiting experience of the city on a trishaw or take a bullock cart ride for the fun of it. Sample the mouth- watering culinary mix of nyonya and Portuguese dishes and other local delicacies.