Hang Tuah's Well

Hang Tuah's Well (Perigi Hang Tuah) is a historic well located in Kampung Duyong, Melaka Tengah, Malacca, Malaysia. Believed to have been dug by the legendary Malay warrior Hang Tuah during the 15th-century Malacca Sultanate, it is a protected heritage site. The well is a simple brick-lined structure surrounded by a low enclosure, reflecting traditional Malay well architecture and local folklore associated with Hang Tuah's village.

Visitors can expect a small, fenced heritage compound containing a brick-lined well believed to be associated with Hang Tuah. The site is set in a quiet village environment in Kampung Duyong, with a low wall enclosure, informational signage explaining the legend and history, and shaded surroundings. It is an open-air, walk-in site suitable for brief sightseeing, photography and reading historical information.

The well is traditionally believed to have been dug by Hang Tuah, the celebrated warrior of the 15th-century Malacca Sultanate, for his own use and for the villagers of Duyong, his reputed birthplace. It is recognized as a heritage site associated with the folklore and history of the Malacca Sultanate era.

The well holds cultural significance as a tangible link to the Hang Tuah legend, a central figure in Malay folklore and literature including the Hikayat Hang Tuah. It is regarded by local communities as a symbol of Malay heritage and is visited for its legendary association and traditional beliefs about the well water.