Magical Malacca

Malacca is Instagram heaven! With prettily decorated trishaws, a quaint old town built along the Malacca river and food that's popular with both tourists and locals, Malacca is bound to impress. Follow your guide and tick off important sites such as the A'Famosa Fort, St Paul's Church and Christ Church, then spend the rest of your time walking up and down Jonker Street. An area once renowned for antiques, the street is today home to charming cafes, restaurants, eclectic clothing and craft stores. A big draw is the night market that's set up every Friday and Saturday.

No visit to Malacca is complete without trying its famous Peranakan or Nyonya cuisine, said to have been introduced here by early Chinese immigrants. End the day on a sweet note with a bowl of cendol, an iced dessert with green rice flour jelly strands, coconut milk and palm sugar syrup.