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Jonker Walk


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

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.

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.

Attractions along and around the streets are:

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

House by the River Living Gallery

Jehan Chan Art Gallery

Jonker Street Library

Kim's Art and Living Gallery

Mo Xiang Lou Art Gallery

Coordinates: 2°11′41.9″N 102°11′53.9″E / 2.194972°N 102.198306°E / 2.194972; 102.198306


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