UNDERRATED PLACES

Melaka is one of the top tourist destinations in Malaysia and it is well-known for a weekend getaways. But instead of re-visiting the same places over and over again, or being caught in a tourist trap, let’s check out some of the underrated yet interesting places that you can visit during your next trip to Melaka.

1. Melaka Chinese Mosque

Melaka Chinese Mosque is a Chinese-style mosque in Krubong, Melaka. This mosque is designed with a unique Chinese architecture with pagodas and Chinese calligraphy from a combination of architectural design of several mosques in China. The mosque is equipped with the main prayer hall, library, multipurpose hall, offices and restaurant.

Address: Masjid Cina Melaka, Jalan Solok Hilir , Paya Rumput 75260 Melaka

 

2. Submarine Museum

With only RM5 per entry for adult and RM2 for kids, you will get the chance to experience the interior of a real submarine. The Submarine Museum attracts quite a huge crowd especially on weekends. The submarine was brought to Malaysia by the Ministry of Defense and was handed to the Melaka government to be placed at Maritime Museum Complex, Klebang Melaka.

Address: Maritime Museum Complex, Klebang Melaka

 

3. Melaka Planetarium

Melaka Planetarium is located nearby Melaka International Trade Centre (MITC), approximately 20 minutes from the Ayer Keroh toll plaza. This planetarium is away from the city and surrounded by some famous tourist attractions such as Asia Village, Zoo Melaka, Taman Mini Malaysia & ASEAN, Taman Botanikal Melaka and Melaka Butterfly & Reptile Sanctuary. Besides, the exhibition hall inside this planetarium is furnished with animation equipment that allows 200 viewers to enjoy video film on astronomy.

Address: MITC, Hang Tuah Jaya, 75450 Ayer Keroh, Melaka

4. Serama Adventure Park

Serama Adventure Park is in Durian Tunggal, Melaka which is only 5 minutes away from Ayer Keroh toll. It is completely an outdoor adventure park and suitable for families, kids, teenagers, and thrill seeker alike. This extreme park will blow up your adrenaline with various activities combined with high elements, low elements, water elements and motorsports.

Address: Lot 2727 & 2729, Jalan Padang Keladi, Durian Tunggal, Melaka

5. Turtle Management Centre

The Turtle Management Centre was established in 1990 and it is located in Masjid Tanah, Melaka. It is managed by the Department of Fisheries Melaka and consist of a hatchery and an information centre. It monitors the appearance of turtles in the area, ensures that the eggs are not stolen, and that turtles are able to hatch their eggs in safety. As their numbers have been declining, this centre undertakes great effort to save these turtles from extinction.

Address: Padang Kemunting, 78300 Masjid Tanah, Melaka

 

6. Wildlife Theatre Melaka

Wildlife Theatre Melaka presents the animal show of adorable sea lions, colorful soaring birds, fascinating reptiles and the mysterious tribes of tropical rainforest of Sarawak. It presents in such a thrilling presentation of vibrant energy and spectacular display of dance, light, color and entertainment.

Address: Lot 101, Jalan Pulau Melaka, Taman Pulau Melaka, 75300 Melaka