Markets and independent shops in Malacca

Markets and independent shops in Malacca

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   Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall

   The latest landmarks in Melaka, it is also the largest mall in southern Peninsular Malaysia. Shops include Mustafa Jewellery, 69 Fashion, A-Look Eyewear, AEON Wellness, and ALDO.

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   J. Manik Sdn. Bhd

   A shop where they sell authentic Nyonya kebaya and kasut manik-manik (beaded shoes for the ladies). Nyonya kebaya and kasut manik-manik are the tradisional attires of the Baba Nyonya and the Peranakan Heritage. J. Manik is many Singaporean tourists' favourite because they are famous for their quality and services. Not cheap, but definitely value for money.

   Closed · opens 10 am

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   Jonker Gallery

   A lovely art gallery of contemporary art work by Titi Kwok, the work is beautiful and the prices even better.

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   Jonkers Walk

   A night market held every weekend evening to late night from 18:00-00:00. Have a leisure stroll along the street, observing the locals' life, catching a free performance and shop for some for antiques and some local souvenirs, make sure you bargain with the vendors. Try some unique stuff to eat, like grapes-dipped in chocolate or caramel encrusted kiwis. Kaya (coconut spread) filled waffles is a must-try. Cheap Chinese electronic playthings are available too if you have an appetite for them.

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   Mahkota Parade

   Over 200 shops. Anchor tenants are Parkson Grand Departmental Store and Giant Supermarket. Shops include the Body Shop, World of Cartoons, Royal Selangor, FOS, Reject Shop, MPH Bookstores, Sony Centre, SenQ Digital Station, Starbucks, McDonalds, KFC and Pizza Hut. The biggest food court in Melaka is also located here. Has several bureaux de change including Maybank and CIMB Bank which are open 7 days a week.

   Closed · opens 10 am

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   The Eight Immortals House

   Famous local tea shop selling a range of tea from China and Taiwan as well as offering tea ceremony classes.

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   Raz Kashmir

   Secrets of Kashmir

   Specialises in Kashmiri, Indian and Nepali crafts. Handmade textiles where no two items are the same. Good quality items. Worth a visit just to say hello to the owner and have a cup of tea.

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   Red Handicrafts

   Local artist Ray Tan creates and sells traditional handmade souvenirs with a Chinese-Malaysian flair. Highlights include chuāng huā (窗花) or red paper cuttings, silk-screen T-shirts and wall hangings, embroidery and old Chinese finger puppets.

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   Beyond Treasures

   Woodcrafts, including Asian masks, antiques and souvenirs.

   Closed · opens noon

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    The Orangutan House

    Has cool T-shirts, and paintings for sale.

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Malacca (CC BY-SA 4.0).