Also spelt Malacca, Melaka is often referred to as the historic state. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Due to past colonisation, there is a sizeable population of people with Portuguese ancestry. This community speaks Portuguese Creole and observe many Portuguese traditions. Elements of Portugal’s cuisine can be found on local menus. There is also a large Sikh community living in Melaka.
There are many places of cultural interest, including the Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum and the Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum. Several forts add to the city’s charms, and churches, Hindu temples, Chinese temples, Gurdwaras and Mosques all sit near each other in complete harmony. Wandering around, one can see snatches of Dutch and Portuguese architecture and colourful rickshaws can be spotted peddling down the streets. A competitively priced car from VIP Cars allows you to soak up the many delights of this city, in a comfortable and convenient manner.