Audio Guide of Jonker Street

The street itself is open 24 hours, but shops typically operate from 10:00 to 18:00. If you're looking for the famous **Jonker Walk Night Market**, it only runs on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 18:00 to midnight.

No, access to Jonker Street is completely free as it is a public road. You'll only need to bring cash to enjoy the incredible street food, buy souvenirs, or if you decide to enter any of the private museums in the area.

To enjoy the atmosphere, the architecture and try some local food, we recommend dedicating between 2 and 3 hours. If you visit during the night market, it's easy to spend the entire evening exploring the hundreds of stalls.

This street is the heart of Melaka's Chinatown and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is famous for its 17th-century heritage houses and for being the centre of Peranakan (Baba-Nyonya) culture.

Without a doubt, the weekend (Friday to Sunday night) is the prime time thanks to the night market. If you prefer to avoid crowds and take great photos of the colonial architecture, visit early in the morning on a weekday.

The street is paved and flat, allowing wheelchair use, but the old sidewalks are narrow and uneven. Keep in mind that during the night market the crowd is extreme, which makes mobility very difficult.

You're in a privileged location; just a few steps away you'll find the Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, the Melaka River and the famous Red Square (Stadthuys). You can complement your cultural tour with one of our immersive audio guides to enrich the experience.

Bring cash (many stalls don't accept cards) and you must try the 'Cendol' and the chicken rice balls. The weather is humid and hot, so wear light clothing and stay hydrated as you wander through the stalls.