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Melaka World Heritage City :: Chinatown

Melaka World Heritage City :: Chinatown

Across the bridge is The Historic Residential and Commercial Zone. This was the most important residential area of the bygone era, which is located on the northern or left bank of Melaka River. The Bendahara or Prime Minister’s residence and the famous Melaka Bazaar were both located in the vicinity during the Malay Sultanate period. [...]

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Melaka World Heritage City :: Jonker Street a.k.a Jalan Hang Jebat (鸡场街) Chinatown

Melaka World Heritage City :: Jonker Street a.k.a Jalan Hang Jebat (鸡场街) Chinatown

Address: Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Malacca City, Malacca, Malaysia. Jalan Hang Jebat was once called Jonker Street and is translated as ‘Young Noblemen’s Street’ in Dutch. This is another street that was once inhabited by the more affluent group of the society. Many beautiful town houses still line both sides of this bustling street that [...]

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