Malacca is a historic state that has often been regarded as spearheading a golden age of Malay Sultanates. At its peak, Tome Pires once said that “Whoever is lord of Malacca shall have his hands on the throat of Venice”. Explore the rich history of the Sultanate at the Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum - a faithful reconstruction of a traditional palace. The city is also home to one of the largest Peranakan communities - an ethnic group of immigrant Chinese and Malay descent. No trip to Malacca is complete without tasting the eclectic Peranakan cuisine which blends the best of Chinese and Malay flavours. Some of the most well-preserved Peranakan houses can be found along the lively Jonker Street.