JONKER STREET NIGHT MARKET

Jonker Street Night Market is back in the streets of Malacca. Visitors and tourists are slowly coming back which makes the one of the happening events in Malacca. Let’s walk through the streets of Malacca and discover Jonker Street Night Market’s vibrant experience for some shopping and food adventures. When in Malacca, Jonker Street is a must-visit place, especially during weekends. During these nights the 600m long street of Jonker is filled with small shops, stalls, and crowds. Visitors can find different variety of street foods, novelty items, clothing, and accessories available. So let’s head on to Jonker Street and witness the fun-packed atmosphere filled with street foods and with a leisurely shopping experience.

Welcome To Jonker Street Night Market
  1. Where Is Jonker Street Night Market
  2. How to go Jonker Street
  3. Things To Do At Jonker Street Night Market
    A. Try Jonker Street Foods
    B. Check The Historical Shops and Buildings At Night
    C. Catch the Performance
    D. Ride A Trishaw
    E. Hop For River Cruise
    F. Shop at Night
  4. Conclusion

Where is Jonker Street

Jonker Street Night Market is located along the stretch of Jalan Hang Jebat, Malacca Malaysia. A few meters from the nearby Heritage Sites of Malacca, Jonker Street is one of the tourist attractions, especially at night.. If you are in Kuala Lumpur, consider visiting Jalan Alor Food Street, known as one of the happening night market in Malaysia.

How to go Jonker Street

Main Entrance Jonker Street Night Market

Here are some common ways to get to Jonker Street Night Market;

  1. By Foot
    Visitors who are staying within Melaka’s city center, Jonker Street is located in the Chinatown area, and it’s easily accessible on foot. Visitors can walk to Jonker Street, which is usually around a 10 minute walk from popular hotels and tourist sites.
  2. By Private Vehicle
    Visitors coming from coming from Melaka Sentral, head toward Jalan Hang Jebat and follow the signs to the Jonker Street area. Parking spaces can fill up quickly, so visistors may have to park a little further away or come early.
  3. By Ride-Sharing Service
    Book a ride from Grab (Ride Sharing service) to bring directly near the entrance of Jonker Street or the Jonker Walk area.
  • The night market opening hours are from 6:00 PM to 12:00 Midnight every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Things to do in Jonker Street Night Market

Street Lights At Jonker Walk

Held every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening, this bustling night market offers a vibrant blend of shopping, street food, live entertainment, and local culture. Here’s a guide to help you make the most of your visit to the Jonker Street Night Market

#1 Try Local Street Foods

Seafoods At Jonker Street Night Market

Walking through the streets of Jonker, visitors may find a wide array of street food and dessert available for all. There are stalls selling barbecue hotdogs, salted & crispy chicken, otah-otah (grilled fish cake), and even popcorn. There are tables and chairs available for visitors who want to eat and order seafood like an oyster omelet, prawn, shells, squid, etc.

Jonker Street Night Market Otah Otah Fish Cake

#2 Check Historical Sites at Night

Malacca Hokkien Huay Kuan

At night the lights of the traditional shops and buildings lit up to provide a different level of art and design. While walking the streets, visitors can check antique shops that was preserve in culture and heritage.

Cheng Hoon Teng Temple Malacca

#3 Witness Live Performance

Jonker Street Night Market Coconut Warriors
Coconut Warriors Performance At Jonker Street Night Market

One of the highlights worth checking in the night market was to witness the so-called “Coconut Warrior” where they perform by throwing the coconut above and catching it on way back. There are often live performances, such as music, dancing, or even traditional lion dance shows, which add to the festive atmosphere of the market.

#4 Ride the Trishaw at Night

Trishaw At Jonker Street Malacca

The trishaws in Melaka are famous for their elaborate and eye-catching decorations. They are adorned with a variety of bright flowers, LED lights, cartoon characters, and even stuffed animals. The aim is to provide a fun, colorful ride for tourists. To experience the night activity in Malacca, visitors can ride Trishaw which navigates visitors around the town. Riding at night, trishaws glows along the road with their flashing lights, stuffed decorations, and loud music.

#5 Hop for Night River Cruise

Mallaca River Cruise At Night

Take a relaxing boat cruise along the Melaka River, which is just a short walk from Jonker Street, and enjoy views of the colorful murals and historic buildings along the water. After heading for a walk at the Jonker, threat yourself by cruising the Malacca River adventure. Hop on one of the boats for a one-of-a-kind experience while checking the sights of Malacca river at night.

#6 Shop At Night Market

Old Shop Houses At Jonker Street

Jonker Night market is also known for its unique selection of souvenirs, antiques, clothes, accessories, and artwork. Visitors can find traditional handicrafts, clothing, trinkets, and vintage items.

Final Thoughts

Welcome To Jonker Walk - Jonker Street Night Market

Jonker Street Night Market is indeed a fun adventure for all tourists visiting Malacca. The night market is packed with the bustling crowds and shops lined along Jonker Street. We are glad to see that streets are now filled with people enjoying the experience of having to walk on the busy street. Do note that the shop houses will be closed at 10 PM, visitors who intend to buy must come before the shop close. Overall visiting Jonker Street on a weekend is a shopping, eating, and sightseeing experience for all. Do check our guide to Melaka Straits Mosque as we witness magnificent view of mosque during sunset.

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A wife and a mother of three toddlers | Previously working as customer service executive in a logistics supply chain | working at home mom. But in spite of this added responsibilities I still find time to travel and explore together with my family.

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