[Malacca Tourism] Malacca in the textbook ⛵️ Zheng He Cultural Center

Visiting the Zheng He Cultural Center in Malacca was like seeing a history textbook come alive. This Chinatown museum, housed on the site of the former official warehouse where Zheng He sailed to the West, evokes a sense of journeying back to the Maritime Silk Road era of the Ming Dynasty. Of the three floors, the basement level was the most impressive, showcasing models of Zheng He's fleet, replicas of artifacts, and explanatory texts in both Chinese and English, offering a detailed understanding of this great navigator's seven voyages to the West. While the museum's interiors aren't as elaborate as those of national museums, the dedication and passion invested in its creation by overseas Chinese is truly admirable. The exhibits are rich in content, encompassing Malacca's local history and customs, and offer a wealth of information. Gazing at these familiar historical scenes, now rendered in a multifaceted way, I felt a sense of finally seeing the characters and stories from my textbooks in person. For history enthusiasts, this place is definitely worth a visit! #Malaysia #Malacca #Melaka #AugustDestinations2025