Art and objects illustrating Malaysia’s wide cultural diversity are on display in this restored home. Tours are by appointment only.

Definitely for tourists only, this tiny museum is actually a Malaysian house showing how a typical Malaysian family lives.

This Chinatown temple, said to be the area’s oldest, boasts colorful glass and porcelain figures and intricate wood carvings.

A restored Portuguese ship called Flora de la Mar makes for an impressive museum; Melaka’s colorful seafaring history is tastefully displayed within.

Only a ruin now, Porta de Santiago is the only remaining gateway of the formerly massive A’Famosa fortress.

This 17th-century building was the seat of the Dutch administration and now houses a history museum.

This fascinating hillside burial ground has a storied past; it should, as it dates back to the Ming dynasty.

This was the town center during Dutch colonial times.

This landmark palace has been carefully restored using ancient nail-free construction. A cultural museum is also on site.