Tourism
| Malacca and George Town, Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca | |
|---|---|
| Name as inscribed on the World Heritage List | |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | ii, iii, iv |
| Reference | 1223 |
| UNESCO region | Asia-Pacific |
| Inscription history | |
| Inscription | 2008 |
Most tourist attractions are concentrated in its small city centre which encompasses Jonker Walk which houses Malacca's traditional Chinatown that exhibits Peranakan architecture. A Famosa Fort, St. Paul Hill are among the tourist attractions located in the Bandar Hilir, old city area. There are also numerous shopping centres located nearby. The Malacca Straits Mosque is located here. There are numerous islands which include Pulau Upeh near Klebang Beach (currently undergoing reclamation works) and Pulau Besar.
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