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What to do in February
February belongs to the night in Melaka. Families linger after dinner, and the old streets stay bright longer. Start on Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, then slip into the lanes behind it. The shophouse fronts catch the lantern light well.
Go during the New Year stretch if you want drums, incense, and family crowds. Cheng Hoon Teng draws the biggest line, so arrive early and keep your visit short. Then move on fast. February rewards people who keep walking.
Skip the souvenir tins. Buy pineapple tarts, kuih bangkit, and peanut candy from older shops in Tengkera. Later, book a yee sang dinner in Melaka Raya. The restaurants there handle big groups well and keep service moving.
When the festive noise starts to blur, head up Bukit China in late afternoon. The hill gives you shade, breeze, and room to breathe. Finish nearby with popiah or satay celup. That feels more like Melaka than another café line.
