The RichMan's Street, as named by the older generation due to its population of the rich Baba & Nyona who have their business developed here. The street has now been the living proof of Baba and Nyonya heritage.

The street still keep the old feel of Baba & Nyonya's culture. Most of the shop lots are having its original decoration while some have been renovated for the purpose of new business.

Jonker Street start from the junction right after you cross the bridge from THE STADHUYS, there is a windmill displayed right at the beginning of the bridge. Our journey starts from a right turn at the junction, where a coffee shop selling famous chicken rice ball is packed of locals and tourists. There are a few antique shops along the way, and also a few art and craft shops where you can find interesting and unique wooden clogs, wooden bookmarks, paintings and antique furniture.

Remember to bargain, as always, when you desire to buy anything from here!!

Heading back to the junction where we started out journey earlier on, we walked straight ahead. There are more antique shops selling various antiques from old iron to radio, oil lamp to sewing machine. Art and Craft shops along the way sell most of the aromatherapy and massage products, with wood and tikar as the main ingredients.

We had our lunch at the famous FAMOSA CHICKEN RICE BALL RESTAURANT. Chicken rice ball is basically chicken rice in scoop that serves with steam or roasted chicken, bean sprout, fishball, tauhu and a lot of other dishes according to personal choice.

[more on this restaurant in my Dining Entry]

We walked along the street after lunch and came across a few Nyonya restaurants and cafes, and a few antique cafe where you can have a cuppa in the shop while looking at the antiques.

The entire Jonker Street takes about an hour to finish if you are going for window shopping. However, if you are a serious art and antique shoppers, spare half a day here, you will have big rewards!

NOTE: If you are walking or driving to Jonker Street, look for the road sign says Jalan Hang Jebat, which is the actual name on most of the maps.

Centuries-old coins - gold, silver and copper, will capture the heart of the numismatists. Filigree and repousse goldware and silverware with a blending of Malay, Indian and Chinese elegance, which id a fusion of cross-cultural influence, will demand the ladies patience in bargaining. One should take time and keep on exploring and you will find more "hidden" surprises.