Jonker Street is a small street in Chinatown in the city centre. Along Jonker Street there aren’t a lot of sightseeing opportunities unless you count the noisy Chinese New Year song-and-dance show that takes place this time of year. In fact the only attraction worth getting a quick glimpse of is the historic mausoleum of Hang Jebat – named after the second most skilful of a band of five warriors. The exact age of this grave is unknown but its Acehnese design shows that Jebat was given a warrior’s burial despite his murderous rampage and inglorious death at the palace.
Baba Nyonya Museum
At the beginning of the 16th century, merchants and entrepreneurs were lured to Malacca’s shores due to stories of the Read More...
Cheng Hoon Teng Temple
Founded in the early 14th century by Parameswara, a Sumatran prince, Malacca quickly became a key port of call for Read More...
Sri Poyyatha Vinayagar Moorthi
Opened in 1781, the rectangular-shaped temple is on a plot of land that was donated by the religiously tolerant Dutch Read More...
More Attractions in Jonker Street

Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum
At the beginning of the 16th century, merchants and entrepreneurs were lured to Malacca’s shores due to stories of the city’s burgeoning success and wealth. In particular the city saw an influx of Chinese traders who arrived in droves in an effort to escape Manchu rule. These entrepreneurs went on to marry local Malay women – Read More...
- Opening Hours: 10:00 – 12:30 & 14:00 – 16:30 Monday - Saturdays
- Address: 48-50 Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, 75200.
- Tel: +606 283 1273

Cheng Ho’s Cultural Museum
Cheng Ho’s Cultural Museum is a gallery housing exhibits about Chinese Ming Dynasty admiral, Cheng Ho (Zheng He). In a warehouse to the north of the Melaka River, the gallery has exhibits on the admiral’s life. Opened in 2006, it is believed that the museum sits on the site of Guan Chang, a warehouse built by Read More...
- Opening Hours: 09:00 – 18:00
- Address: 51, Lorong Hang Jebat
- Tel: +606 283 1135 or +606 283 1136

Cheng Hoon Teng Temple
Cheng Hoon Teng Temple is one of the most notable landmarks in Malacca. Set near the Hindu temple Sri Pogyatha Vinoyagar along Jalan Hang Lekiu (in Jonker Street) this Chinese temple is billed as the oldest Buddhist place of worship in the country. Built in 1646, it is also known as the ‘Merciful Cloud Temple’. The Read More...
- Opening Hours: 07:00 – 19:00
- Address: No. 25, Jalan To’kong 75200.
- Tel: +606 282 9343 or +606 282 2906

Hard Rock Cafe Melaka
For years, Hard Rock Cafe has been the brand name that brings together awesome live music and great American favourites such as cheeseburgers and fries. Continuing the tradition is Hard Rock Cafe Malacca, and by the looks of it, this 9,000sqft double-storey building is on its way of turning into one of the hottest spots to Read More...
- Opening Hours:
Sunday – Thursday 11:30 – 01:00;
Friday, Saturday and eve of public holiday 11:30 – 02:00 (kitchen closes at 22:30) - Address: 28, Lorong Hang Jebat, Malacca
- Tel: +606 292 5188

Sri Poyyatha Vinayagar Moorthi Temple
Sri Poyyatha Vinayagar Moorthi Temple is one of the first Hindu temples built in Malaysia. Opened in 1781, the rectangular-shaped temple is on a plot of land that was donated by the religiously tolerant Dutch back in the day and features a Dutch architectural style. Dedicated to the elephant-headed Hindu deity Vinayagar (more commonly known as Read More...
- Address: Jalan Tokong Emas