Jonker Walk

Jonker Walk is the historic main thoroughfare of Chinatown in Melaka City, Melaka Tengah District, Malacca. Centered on Jalan Hang Jebat, it is known for its well-preserved Peranakan shophouses, antique shops, and the famous Jonker Walk Night Market. Located within the UNESCO World Heritage core zone of Melaka, it is a central cultural and shopping destination showcasing the city's Straits Chinese heritage.

Visitors can expect a pedestrian-friendly heritage street lined with restored shophouses housing antique stores, souvenir shops, cafes, galleries and street-food stalls. During the day it is a quiet heritage walk for sightseeing and photography. On Friday to Sunday evenings the street becomes a bustling night market with stalls selling local snacks, handicrafts, clothing and souvenirs, with live street performances and a lively crowd along the Melaka River area.

Jonker Walk traces its origins to the 17th century during the Dutch colonial period. The name 'Jonker' derives from the Dutch term for gentleman or young lord, referring to Dutch nobles who once resided there. The street developed as a prominent residential and commercial area for the Peranakan Chinese community and retains many heritage shophouses. It lies within the Historic City of Melaka, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008.

Jonker Walk is a centre of Peranakan (Baba Nyonya) culture in Melaka, reflecting Straits Chinese traditions in architecture, cuisine, crafts and festivals. It serves as a living heritage street where traditional shophouses, clan associations, temples and cultural galleries illustrate the multicultural heritage of Melaka's Chinatown.