One of the world’s veritable melting pots, the UNESCO World Heritage city of Melaka wears its diverse heritage proudly, with buildings ranging in style from colorful Dutch colonial and ornate Chinese to ultramodern Islamic. Take in the captivating sights from a touring vessel as you glide along the meandering Melaka River, or gain a bird’s-eye view of the skyline from the Taming Sari Tower’s revolving observation deck. The recreated village of Mini Malaysia immerses you in the country’s domestic sphere, with Malaysia’s 13 regions represented in faithfully rendered homes, while a replica of the 16th-century Portuguese galleon Flor de la Mar whispers tales of bygone seafaring odysseys.
