Hang Li Po's well
It was built in 1459, located at the foot of Bukit China served as the only source of water during great droughts. The Dutch enclosed it with stout walls in 1677 to maintain their ultimate right to the well.

Melaka Sultanate Palace
This palace is an impressive reconstruction of the original palace of the former Malay rulers of Melaka. Located at the foot of St. Paul's Hill, its architecture is based on the description of the palace given in the Malay annals written by Munshi Abdullah. It presently serves as the Melaka Cultural Museum providing interesting glimpses in to the glorious era of the Melaka Sultanate.

Baba and Nyonya Heritage Museum
It is the ancestral home of 3 generations of a Baba Nyonya family which is located along Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock. These straits-born Chinese have adopted much of the Malay culture into theirs. The museum provides interesting insights into the priceless heirloom unique to the Baba Nyonya heritage.

The Proclamation of Independence Memorial Building
This was constructed in 1912 and is significant as the place where the first Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj, who read the historical document proclaiming independence for the country in 1956. Among the historical exhibits on display is the car that the former Prime Minister used for his journey to Melaka after his successful negotiation in London for the nation's independence.

Kampong Hulu
The place boasts of some of the oldest mosques in the country. The Kampong Hulu mosque was built in 1728 by Dato' Shamsuddin as well as the 600 year old Tranquerah Mosque and the Kampong Keling Mosque feature a unique architectural style, consisting of a three-tiered pyramid structure instead of a dome. Instead of the usual minarets, these mosques have pagoda-like structures.

The tomb of Sultan Hussain of Johor, the ruler who signed the agreement ceding Singapore to the British, is located within the compound of the Tranquerah Mosque.

Cheng Hoon Teng
This temple was built in 1646 and is the oldest Chinese temple in the country. The building was constructed with materials totally imported from China, with ornate carvings and excellent lacquer work.

Sam Po Kong
Another temple that is dedicated to Admiral Cheng Ho, the great Chinese mariner and is named after a fish believed to have miraculously saved the admiral's ship from sinking during a storm.

Air Keroh
Air Keroh, an easy 15-minute drive north-east of the city, is a popular tourist recreational enclave situated in a vast forest reserve. Attractions here include Mini Malaysia, Mini ASEAN Village, Melaka Zoo, a butterfly farm and a scenic lake, an ideal spot for picnics and boating activities. Mini Malaysia, a theme village made up of authentic traditional houses of the various Malaysian states set within a rural setting, provides a glimpse into the local way of life. Located within the same area is the Mini ASEAN Village consisting of the traditional houses of the ASEAN countries of Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Brunei and Thailand.

Golfing buffs will have a great time driving the ball at the 18-hole Air Keroh Country Club reputed to have the longest golf course in Malaysia.

Within Air Keroh, there are several resort hotels providing excellent facilities for visitors intending to spend an extended holiday in Air Keroh as well as to visit other tourist spots in Melaka. Alternatively, take on the challenge of the superb greens and fairways of the magnificent A Famosa Golf Resort located just beside the North South Expressway at nearby Alor Gajah. Situated within the A Famosa Golf Resort is the A Famosa Water World promising hours of fun-filled excitement for the family.

Islands
More than a historical state, Melaka boasts of 2 charming island resorts, Pulau Besar and Pulau Upeh. Pulau Besar, 10 km south of Melaka town, abounds in legends about mermaids and princesses as well as sacred graves and shrines. It is a haven of tranquility for those in search of fresh air and silky white beaches. The 121-room Pandanusa Island Resort is an international class hotel offering an 18-hole golf course and a host of sea sports facilities.

Covering some 7 acres, Pulau Upeh is another island gem. It offers opportunities to observe the conservation efforts of the endangered Hawks-beak turtle, historical sites and spectacular sunsets. The resort on the island provides a relaxing weekend getaway far from the maddening crowd.