About Us
Visit the UNESCO gazetted World Heritage Malacca by staying at the latest residence house located at the centre of attractions whichi is within walking distance to all historical sites.
Welcome to Cheng Ho Residence. We are part of the Cheng Ho Group consisting of Cheng Ho Cultural Museum & Cheng Ho Guest House. It is our earnest desire to serve you with the spirit of Cheng Ho which is one for peace, harmony & excellent service.
Cheng Ho, a great navigator, a global explorer, a diplomat, a worrior, an East West trading network builder, a cultural disseminator, an adventurer and a Muslim eunuch in the Ming court.
From 1405 to 1433, Cheng Ho led a huge fleet of ships to venture into the Western ocean seven times across the South China Sea, Indian Ocean and Persian gulf. Cheng Ho had set up a midway trading port and built a stockade at Melaka and communication between Melaka and China became increasingly frequent.
Cheng Ho did two ceremonial functions in Melaka. He conferred the title of the king of Melaka on Parameswara and he erected the stone poem-inscription on the Western Mountain which had been designated as Melaka State Mountain, thus proclamimed Melaka a Kingdom.
Behind the glory and achievements was a story of struggle to succeed against all odds.
We used this house as residence of Cheng Ho to promote Cheng Ho spirit.
Cheng Ho Cultural Museum
If you do not know about Cheng Ho, do visit the Cheng Ho Cultural Museum. Learn the beginning of history in Malacca 600 years ago and visit the museum within the 5 acres Ming Dynasty warehouse complex and you may see Cheng Ho's personal well. guests of Cheng Ho Residece are entitled free entrance to Cheng Ho Cultural Museum.
Recommended places of interest in Melaka
| 1. Cheng Hoon Teng Temple |
The oldest temple in the country built in 1646 with materials sourced from China. |
| 2. Kampong Kling Mosque |
One of the oldest mosque in the country with Sumatran architectural features. |
| 3. Sri Poyyatha Vinayagar Moorthi Temple |
One of the first Hindu temples built in the country in the 18th century. It was built on the plot given by the Dutch. |
| 4. Christ Church |
Standing exactly as it is since 1753, The church is testimony to Dutch architectural ingenuity. |
| 5. The Stadhuys |
Built in 1650 as the official residence of Dutch Governors & officers. It was preserved in its original structure and form. |
| 6. A' Famosa Fort |
The hallmark of Malacca & perhaps the most photographed after Stadhuys. Built by the Portuguese in 1511 as a fortress. |
| 7. River Cruise |
Visitors taking this cruise will be surprised by what you will see along this river. |
| 8. Jonker Walk |
This street is famous for its antique goods & also its carnival-like atmosphere during weekend nights. |