JONKER STREET NIGHT MARKET 2022

After almost two years of hiatus from COVID-19, 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

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. The night market opening hours are from 6:00 PM to 12:00 Midnight every FridaySaturday, and Sunday. If you are in Kuala Lumpur, consider visiting Jalan Alor Food Street, known as one of the happening night market in Malaysia.

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THINGS TO DO JONKER STREET NIGHT MARKET

Main Entrance Jonker Street Night Market
Street Lights At Jonker Walk
Jalan Hang Kasturi Red Lantern Night

#1 TRY THE JONKER STREET FOODS

Seafoods At Jonker Street Night Market
Chicken Barbecue At Jonker Street

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.

Takoyaki Stalls Jonker Night Market
Jonker Street Night Market Otah Otah Fish Cake

#2 CHECK THE HISTORICAL SHOPS AND BUILDINGS 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.

Old Shop Houses At Jonker Street
Red Lanter At Jonker Street Malacca
Cheng Hoon Teng Temple Malacca

#3 WATCH THE 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.

#4 EXPERIENCE AND RIDE THE TRISHAW

Trishaw At Jonker Street Malacca

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

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.

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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