A Short Walk in Jonker Street

Jonker Street, the center street of Chinatown in Melaka, was once famous for its antique shops but over the years it has turned to clothing and crafts outlets as well as restaurants. The best time to be at Jonker Street is on Friday and Saturday nights where there is a  night market that sells everything from tasty treats to cheap keepsakes. You would see traders along the street who put up stalls to sell their products. Some of the locals convert their houses to food stalls where you can get a glimpse of their unique architectural designs.

Jonker Street

a local restaurant

local shops

Hokkien Huay Kuan; Ancestral House

Carrot & Raddish Cake @ 50 sen/pc

Dodol Melaka: home made delicacy made from coconut & brown sugar

ice candies

Honey lime juice

sugar lollies

candies

Gula Melaka Store

Yummy!

Ingredients: coco milk, syrup, grass jelly & beans

Jonker Walk

souv!

 

A Day in Melaka (Malacca)

Melaka is such a small city, in fact the third smallest city in Malaysia. But it has many eye-catching sights and attractive establishments. No wonder, it is one of the favorite destinations of tourists.

Hubby and I woke up early to make sure that we’ll get to see those must visit places and not miss the boat. Before we left the guest house, Tang House, I packed all our things and informed Mr. Tang that we’ll be checking out at 2pm. After we had breakfast, we started our walking tour at around 7am. For me, that is the best way to go around the city because you get to see everything and get yourself familiarized with the place.

As we were walking down the street, I can’t help myself not to admire the beauty of Melacca. Everything is beautiful! Even the weather…. it was not as hot as KL and the air was so refreshing! We didn’t get any sunburn in fairness!

Cheng Hoon Teng Temple’s Entrance

Chinese people praying in the temple

Kampong Kling Mosque

a blacksmith

Melaka River (Sungai Melaka)

Christ Church Melaka

The most expensive way of touring around Melaka

The Clock Tower

St. Paul’s Church Ruins

Inside St. Paul Church

Tombs inside the church

View from the top of the hill

View at the back of the church

The Ruins of St. Paul Church

A’Famosa Fort or Porta de Santiago

Sultanate’s Palace Museum, RM2/pax

Inside the museum

Melaka Malay Sultanate Water Wheel

After visiting all the famous landmarks of Melaka, we headed to Jonker Street. It’s popular for cheap finds and good foods. Next time, we’ll try to visit Jonker Street on a Saturday night to see numerous vendors selling their goods on the street and of course to buy items that would suit our taste. hehehe.