Jonker Walk
The Jonker Walk (, ) is the Chinatown street of Melaka, Malaysia located along Jonker Street (Malay: "Jalan Hang Jebat"). History. During the Dutch Malacca, servants and subordinates of Dutch colonialists used to live at the nearby Heeren Street. However, as the Dutch left, it became noblemen's street. Rich Peranakans started to live and did business within the street area, giving the street a deep-rooted ethnic and cultural flavour. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many of the shops along the street closed down. Architecture. The road starts from across Melaka River near the Stadthuys. The road is filled with  historical houses along its left and right sides dating back to 17th century. It also has shops selling antiques, textiles, foods, handicrafts and souvenirs such as keychains and shirts. Tourist attractions. Attractions along and around the streets are: Activities. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening starting 6 p.m., the street is blocked for traffic and turns into night market.