Visit Jonker Street, Turist Attraction in Melaka

Hang Jebat Street, or formerly known as Jonker Street, is famous among antiques collectors around the world as one of the best places to hunt and bargain antiques.

INDEPHEDIA.com - One of the tourist attractions in Melaka, Malaysia, on Jonker Street. The location is in Melaka Chinatown, also known as Jonker Walk or Jalan Hang Jebat (Hang Jebat Street). Jonker Street is also often known as Antique Street.

Along this road there are still a number of old buildings that were erected in the era of the 17th century. The architecture is also still retro, with very strong Chinese and Portuguese influences.

Jonker Walk is also a paradise for antique collectors and bargain hunters. Authentic artifacts and relics, some of which are 300 years old, you can find among various interesting collectibles, each of which has its own history and mystery.

Hang Jebat Street, or formerly known as Jonker Street, is famous among antiques collectors around the world as one of the best places to hunt and bargain antiques.

Because the location of Jonker Street is in the middle of the city, it is very easy to reach it from wherever you live in Melaka. By foot or taxi you can visit this road.

Jonker Street is only open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays starting from the afternoon until the evening around 11 o'clock. On Saturday and Sunday, Jonker Street can be very full, both by local residents and foreign tourists.

This area is in the form of a night market that is from end to end Jalan Hang Jebat. If you come from the direction of Red Building, you will be able to see one end that is marked by a fairly large ship-shaped statue.

Here you will find small booths that sell various kinds of street food that will be very appetizing, ranging from burger eggs, quail egg satay, dimsum, turnip cake, fried oyster, and many others.

If you already feel hot, you can also find a variety of fresh drinks, even ice mixed. One day won't be enough to try everything!

Besides the amount of food, you can also buy a variety of funny items that can be used as souvenirs. Like key chains made of iron, hangers that can be lit up to dolls. In fact, if you come at the right time and day, you can also watch local residents who are practicing dancing.

Here there are several associations with various kinds of dances that you can see. Its members also consist of older people who are still very energetic. In addition, there is also a large stage that is provided for anyone who wants to karaoke witnessed by visitors to Jonker Street who see. Interesting right? (WS.IN/ENG/*)