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Jonker Street

Melaka, Malaysia
Ranked #2 of 49 attractions in Melaka
4.0 of 5 stars 322 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Shopping
Traveler Description: Jonker street is a very attractive place in Melaka. Visitors must go there before you leave Melaka! The street is more happening at every night of... more »
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PJ
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

sadly famosa chicken rice store have lousy food - really bad chicken rice balls... and the cendol tasted even more lousy than those found in the rojak stores in kl More

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M.nxrgpb.
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

Although all the brochures etc describe this street as bustling we found that half of all the shops were closed the two days we were there. Friday and Saturday nights features a night market with much the same goods as in any market in Asia. I don't know why the authorities in these places don't close these heritage areas to... More

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Sydney, Australia
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

Enjoyed walking through Jonker street and found the lack of harassment from vendors refreshing after Bukit Bintang in KL. Well worth a look. More

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Trang, Thailand
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

This was a great place to eat and have a drink while looking around the stalls and shops. We could have came here for weeks and still not try all of the many foods on offer. Most of the shopkeepers seem friendly and happy to help. Near most of the other tourist places. More

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toowoomba
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Vibrant and busy, this was one of our favourite fun places. Choice of food was endless and items to buy were cheap and interesting. More

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Loveland, Colorado
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55 reviews 55 reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Walk or ride a trycle. This is part of the tourist path More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Try to avoid chicken rice ball. Not nice at all. The dessert 88 in jonker street is a must go shop. More

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5 reviews 5 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Open late, but worth the wait, actually the waiting made the food tastier :) More

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Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

The place is one of a kind and should be preserved. Loved the food ,sight and sound totally unique. A must visit in Melaka More

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Melbourne, Australia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

No hastling form shopowners.Great restruants.Eat at 1623 for good Malay Nonya food, 11 was great Protugese food and friendly waiters. Jonker St felt very safe to walk around More

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