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Category: Streets, Squares and Neighbourhoods
Address: Jalan Hang Jebat
Reviews Jonker Street
Jonker Street
Jonker Street or also called as the Jalan Hang Jebat is a busy street in Melaka. This street is mainly famous for its row of antique shops holding a variety of antique pieces.
The street was once an affluent street in the Dutch colonial era. However, now the street gets flooded with tourists, who come here from all around the world in search of beautiful antique artifacts.
The most popular antique place on this street is the antique hunters. These hunters are famous worldwide. Visitors can get antique stuff that even dates back to 300 years at this place. The shopkeepers also offer great deals to the buyers.
The buildings, houses and shops here are constructed with elaborated carvings on the walls and pillars. These buildings reflect the culture of the Strait Chinese people.
At night, the streets have a carnival like ambiance. The shops and buildings are generally decorated with flashy lights and other decorative stuff. People come out of their houses and enjoy the nightlife.
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