Malacca is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a historic city, strategically located along the Strait of Malacca. The iconic Red Square (Stadthuys) is the oldest Dutch building in Southeast Asia, now serving as a history museum; the ruins of St. Paul's Church offer a rustic charm with panoramic views of the strait; the Porta de Santiago is a remnant of Portuguese colonial rule; the Straits Mosque appears to float on the sea during high tide, offering a serene and breathtaking sight at sunset. A night cruise along the Malacca River is romantic, with vibrant murals and buildings lining the banks; Jonker Street's weekend night market is a hub of street food. The local cuisine is rich in Nanyang flavours – chicken rice balls are soft and springy, paired with tender chicken; satay celup is a Malaysian-style hotpot with thick satay sauce; Nyonya cuisine blends Chinese and Malay influences, with blue pea rice and curry chicken being must-tries; other delights include cendol and crispy pork lard popiah, full of nostalgic flavours.