- Location: northern part of the city of Malacca, Malaysia
In the heart of the city of Malacca is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Malaysia - Jonker Street. This street has rich historical and cultural roots, and it is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are many ancient buildings and architectural sights here .
What is interesting about the street?
To get a closer look at the Malaysian culture , you must always visit the famous and always lively Jonker Street. Most people here are going on weekends and during school holidays. The street is just full of various restaurants and cafes, where you can taste popular delicacies and Asian dishes. Also, Jonker Street attracts tourists with its unique, well-preserved buildings that were built in the XVII century. Here are numerous:
- the shops;
- kiosks;
- food and souvenir shops;
- art galleries;
- temples and museums.
Yonker Street is widely known for its nightlife. Every weekend on the central street of Malacca, the traffic is blocked, and a long night market unfolds under the open sky. Tourists can purchase here various souvenirs, antiques, gifts, costume jewelery, clothes, interior items and much more at an attractive price. At night all restaurants and cafes are open. The trade on Jonker Street is accompanied by various performances and shows, in which the spectators participate with pleasure. Tourists can stay in one of the comfortable hotels located along the street and next to it.
How to get to Jonker Street?
On a popular tourist place indicate numerous road signs, so to get there yourself will not be very difficult. The easiest way to Yonker Street is by public transport or taxi. For tourists who go by car, there are parking spaces in the vicinity of Yonker Street.