Jonker Walk

The Jonker Walk (Malay: Persiaran Jonker, Chinese: 雞場街; pinyin: Jīcháng jiē) is the Chinatown street of Melaka, Malaysia located along Jonker Street (Malay: Jalan Hang Jebat).

Jonker Walk entrance gate
Night market along Jonker Walk

History

During the Dutch Malacca, servants and subordinates of Dutch colonialists used to live at the nearby Heeren Street. However, as the Dutch left, it became noblemen's street. Rich Peranakans started to live and did business within the street area, giving the street a deep-rooted ethnic and cultural flavour.

Architecture

The road starts from across Melaka River near the Stadthuys. The road is filled with historical houses along its left and right sides dating back to 17th century. It also has shops selling antiques, textiles, foods, handicrafts and souvenirs such as keychains and shirts.

Tourist attractions

Attractions along and around the streets are:

Activities

Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening starting 6 p.m., the street is blocked for traffic and turns into night market.

Galleries
  • House by the River Living Gallery
  • Jehan Chan Art Gallery
  • Jonker Street Library
  • Kim's Art and Living Gallery
  • Mo Xiang Lou Art Gallery

See also

References

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