Jonker Walk
The Jonker Walk (Malay: Persiaran Jonker, Chinese: 雞場街) is the Chinatown street of Malacca, Malaysia located along Jonker Street (Malay: Jalan Hang Jebat).
History
During the Dutch Malacca, servants and subordinates of Dutch masters 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 flavor.[1]
Architecture
The road starts from across Malacca 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.
Tourist attractions
Attractions along and around the streets are:
- Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum
- Cheng Ho Cultural Museum
- Cheng Hoon Teng Temple
- Hang Jebat Mausoleum
- Hang Kasturi Mausoleum
- Kampung Hulu Mosque
- Kampung Kling Mosque
- Sri Poyatha Moorthi Temple
- Straits Chinese Jewellery Museum
- Tamil Methodist Church
Activities
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening starting 6 p.m., the street is blocked for traffic and turns into night market.
Galleries
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House by the River Living Gallery
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Jehan Chan Art Gallery
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Jonker Street Library
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Kim's Art and Living Gallery
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Mo Xiang Lou Art Gallery
See also
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Coordinates: 2°11′41.9″N 102°11′53.9″E / 2.194972°N 102.198306°E