If you are looking for an interesting place to hang out during your weekend but do not want to travel far…
Wondering where to go?
There are plenty of places waiting for you to explore in JB and most importantly its just near to JB Sentral!
We have concluded a few TOP PICKS from the locals, that is the MUST visit place for travelers.
1. Skyscape Johor Bahru
34th floor height of stunning sky view located at Jalan Wong Ah Fook. It is just 5 minutes walking distance from JB Sentral where it attracts a lot of tourists and locals.
Skyscape is located at the top of Menara JLand building, so do not be surprised if you meet white collars entering this building.
Credit: Skyscape JB
The ticket included 2 hours of viewing tour and their LED Tunnel and VR games. Great spot for photographer for scenery shooting and KOL for their Instagram posting.
For professional photographer, there are 2 pro telescopes that can be use up to 75x magnification to satisfy your close-up viewing
Notes:
Sky bridge has several time entries per day to avoid overwhelming capacity
Last Entry on 4pm
Each visitor required to purchase shoe cover for RM1/pair
2. Cafe Hunting At Jalan Dhoby & Jalan Tan Hiok Nee
Various types of cuisine and design of café for you to enjoy your daily posting feed and café craving!
Strongly recommend for café hopping tour if you are coming in a group of youngsters!
There are a lot of cafés near JB Sentral where social media KOL can get amazing photos for their posting and feed!
3. Flowers In The Window
Looking for a place to chill and rest? Check out this cafe, stylish vibe and reasonable pricing!
Wide types of food to choose, from main course to dessert, from western cuisine to chinese cuisine
4. Jimylicious Cheesecake & Cafe
Cheese lover would highly recommend to visit here! Enjoy your hightea or take some KOL pictures at their photo spot
5. Ah Ma Teochew Kuih
Kuih lover would definitely know about this shop! Various of traditional kuih you can get from here!
6. Hiap Joo Bakery & Biscuit Factory
Singaporean must be very familiar with this bakery, long queue but worth the waiting time!
Credit: Sunway Hotel
7. Pasar Karat
Night market that operates until late night as late as 2am. Best spot for a night cat to hangout!
Cafés street operate in the daytime, but the street will be TRANSFORM into full of street stalls when the night falls.
The whole street is closed for this night market, you can look for good steals and a lot of types of clothes, antiques, jewellery, accessories, shoes from price RM5-RM50.
Do train your bargain skill here at Pasar Karat, as most of the stalls are open for bargain to a lower pricing.
There are also food stalls here but most of them are small bites and snacks. Visit Pasar Karat after your dinner and leave some space for bites.
8. Zoo Johor
Oldest zoo in Malaysia that was built back in 1928, where you can find more than 100 species of animals here.
Great spot for your family along with children to have a short weekend vacation here.
Introduce your children with different animals which include tiger, lion, elephants, hippo. camels, giraffes, more and more.
Perfect real-time experience for their learning.
There are also other activities here such as animal close-up photo shooting and also a mini lake for boating.
9. Istana Besar Tour
Istana Besar is now operating as a museum named Royal Abu Bakar Museum.
It mainly showcases the collection of antiques and historical items of the Royal Family.
Fit yourself into the atmosphere of the Malay and Western agriculture styles, and enjoy the historical building which was once the home of the Sultan of Johor.
10. Heritage Tour at Dhoby Street and Tan Hiok Nee Street
Historical lovers may know these streets as the centre of The Old Town in JB.
Streets are filled with many heritage designs of buildings and unique design structures.
Visitors can spend their day by enjoying the mixture of cultural buildings, vintage vibe or photo shooting of the arts of JB Old Town.
Recommend to visit at weekends as there will be less vehicles on the street. Remember to bring along your umbrella to prepare for the unpredictable weather.
Remarks: Recommended to visit at daytime as the street will be blocked and transform into PASAR KARAT at night.
11. Shopping Mall Craving
People that love indoor activities would lose themselves at the nearest shopping right after JB Sentral.
City Square Mall and Komtar JBCC are just 2 minutes away from JB Sentral.
Visitors can basically find everything in the malls from food, beverage, daily essential stuff, clothes, boutique or any needs that you are looking for.
You can even have a short relaxing massage treatment in the mall before you start your day trip.
Who says that you cannot gain happiness from shopping!
12. Istana Bukit Serene
If you are looking for any landmark in JB, you shall visit to JB Landamrk Istana Bukit Serene.
People usually come at evening to take pic along with the sunset view.
Have a short walking here also romantic for couples
13. Johor Bahru Ancient Chinese Temple
One of the oldest chinese temple you can visit in JB.
Big potted plants and big tubs are positioned around the walls as you go along the exterior gardens.
This is a popular location for tourists to stop and snap pictures.
But.. What If You Don’t Want To Take Train?
Not everyone want to take train and sometimes you just want to sit back, relax and enjoy your trip and have someone else do all the stressful navigating.
Calling out ALL Shopaholics who just couldn’t resist that particular favorite item beckoning you to purchase it.
Well, other than so many things to do in Johor Bahru, resist no more as now you have more reason and choice to go on a shopping spree in Johor Bahru!
Internationally known as Johor Bahru (JB), is the capital state of Johor, Malaysia, which can be accessed directly via Johor-Singapore Causeway.
Known as a shopper’s haven, it is home to collections of unique and comprehensive shopping malls.
These market-leading malls are remarkably huge and they managed to cater to a wide range of needs for shopping lovers.
Here is a list of 12 shopping malls situated around Legoland Malaysia. Go dish out your credit cards and indulge yourself!
12 Shopping Mall In Johor Bahru (JB) Near Legoland Malaysia
Except for finding a restaurant near Legoland Malaysia, or wondering what is the best things to do near Legoland Malaysia, you can always go shopping near Legoland Malaysia. That actually can save your day. While your kids are madly in love with Legoland Water & Theme Park, you can enjoy shopping!
Here is JB shopping mall list near Legoland Malaysia:
1. Johor Premium Outlets
As you can see, this perfect outlet is just 27.7km away from Legoland Malaysia (approximately 15 minutes by car). You can find 130 outlet stores there, including such brands, as:
Address: Jalan Premium Outlets, Indahpura, 81000 Kulaijaya, Johor Darul Takzim Opening Hours: Daily: 10:00am – 10:00pm Contact: +607-661 8888
There are always plenty of sales, center activities and in-store promotions in Johor Premium Outlet. Plus the possibility to become a VIP member or book a group tour, where you will receive free VIP Coupon Books upon arrival (if there is a group of 15 people and more).
If you are planning to stay more then one day there, you can stay one of these hotels or resort near JPO:
KSL Shopping Mall is an integrated shopping mall with the hotel in Johor Bahru with 500 retail outlets, 868 hotel rooms, 602 condominium and 2800 car parks.
eat good food (KFC, Subway, Old Town White Coffee are there);
stay in perfectly accommodated rooms;
actually shopping
Just take a bus from City Square and you be there in about 20 mins. The place is best famous for big variety of delicious food, a lot of famous brands and the fact, that it is a good place for Singaporean to buy the same items that are in Singapore, but cheaper.
Address: 33, Jalan Seladang | Taman Abad, 80250 Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Opening Hours: Daily: 10:00am – 10:00pm Contact: +607-288 2888
3. AEON Mall Bukit Indah
AEON Bukit Indah Shopping Centre is a shopping mall in the fast-expanding township of Bukit Indah in Johor, Malaysia. It was opened in December 2008.
AEON supermarket and the department store has a very good selection;
parking is very cheap and affordable;
many restaurants;
an easy ~10km drive after crossing the Malaysian custom at the 2nd link;
the mall has 188 shops over three levels and an area of 950,000 sq ft.;
very clean area and good maintained toilets;
moreover, is the closest shopping place to Legoland Malaysia.
Address: Grand Mezzanine, 8, Jalan Indah 15/2, Taman Bukit Indah, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia Opening Hours: Sunday to Thursday: 10.00am – 10.00pm Friday to Saturday: 10.00am – 10.30pm Contact: 1-300-80-AEON(2366)
4. AEON Mall Bandar Dato’ Onn
Run in the concept of “Maximum value”, Aeon Mall Bandar Dato’ Onn is a large-scale new shopping mall in Johor Bahru with 3 retail floors and 2 floors of car park.
It sets over 20.93 acres and is operated by Aeon Co (M) Bhd (Malaysia’s largest department store/supermarket). There is a network of links that connect directly to the township, making it highly accessible to customers.
Elegantly designed with wide selections of retailers, the mall has turned Bandar Dato’ Onn into a modern and vivid township in Johor. Lots of products such as daily necessities, fashion products, food and drinks are sold at affordable prices to sustain the lives of residents here.
The mall emphasizes on the concept of Go Green to complement the fast and busy lifestyles in town. It tries it best to create a nature area in town to provide tranquillity and relaxation.
As green areas in town are expanding, the pollution in town will be reduced. Therefore, quality of lives of residents will be increased gradually.
Why is Aeon Mall Bandar Dato’ Onn worth visiting?
Provides nature-like relaxation
Highly connected to other township
Great deals are offered
Bandar Dato’ Onn is considered to be a jewel of Malaysia and it will spread over 1,514 acres of freehold land. Bandar is located only a few kilometers from the Johor city center.
This development has been thoroughly planned as a self-contained city where a total population in excess of 90,000 can be comfortably accommodated and a place where they can call home. Among its notable features include:
Its location that is highly accessible because it has a network of interchanges which provide direct and continuous access to the township.
About 19 neighborhoods which will be extensively planned for in order to provide the best aspects of communal living.
A 118-acre area that will be reserved for a commercial center which will act as a hub spot to the local community.
Emphasis is also placed on the concept of green areas and recreational parks. These are areas that will complement the busy city kind of life with the tranquility provided by nature as a form of relaxation and rejuvenation.
Apart from this, the green areas and parks will transform Bandar Dato Onn into one of the most beautiful and attractive modern township to be found in southern Malaysia and a place where one can call home.
Address: 3, Jalan Dato Onn 3, Bandar Dato Onn, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia Contact: +607-350 8432
5. AEON Mall Tebrau City
When you see a long beige building with a big AEON sign, you’re at the right place. AEON Tebrau City can be accessed from JB Sentral. It’s a great place to fill your weekend and you’ll find yourself fully immersed in the relaxing ambience here.
The ground floor features AEON grocery store which is the consumers’ favourite grocery store in JB. Besides, wide array of retail selections are offered such as G2000, Esprit, Giordano, to name a few. Tired of shopping?
Enjoy a movie at TGV Cinema with their delightful popcorns. You’ll totally be indulged in the movie as the seats are too comfortable.
Photo credits: loveanqila.blogspot.my
The mall has what you’re craving. Sushi, western cuisines, local cuisines, Korean food and many more can be savoured under the roof. You’ll never go hungry and thirsty while shopping here. Bookworms tend to visit Harris’ more often than anyone else.
Why is Aeon Tebrau City worth visiting?
Great deals during festival occasions.
AEON supermarket offers fine selection of vegetables and fruits.
Many restaurants that serve delicious food.
Address: Aeon Tebrau City Shopping Centre, 1, Jalan Desa Tebrau, 81100 Johor Bahru, Malaysia Contact: +607 – 352 2220 Opening Hours: Sunday to Thursday: 10.00am – 10.00pm Friday to Saturday: 10.00am – 11.00pm
6. City Square Johor
Near to the causeway link, City Square Johor in town is a popular haunt for people from northern Singapore. It’s accessed directly to JB Sentral via a pedestrian bridge. With a total of 150 stores and brands outlets and over 50 food outlets, it guarantees a satisfying shopping experience for shopping goers.
Good news for Singaporeans is that the prices of goodies here are far cheaper than Singapore. Even the Cathay cinema here offers cheap tickets. Every month, different stores come with many exclusive promotions to give thanks to their customers. Cheap, comfortable and clean has made this mall worth shopping.
Enjoy exceptional services such as car wash, restorative service, money changer, photo processing and ATM in City Square Johor. Shops for beauty and wellness such as hair salon, health care, beauty center and pharmacy are available. There is also karaoke and games arcade for entertainment.
Why is JB City Square shopping mall worth visiting?
Located in the heart of Johor, easy access to nearby tourist destination
Things are cheap and affordable
Three-floors basement car park
Connected to Johor CIQ complex and just few minutes walk from Johor Custom
Address: Johdaya Karya Sdn Bhd, Lot J3-12A, Level 3, Johor Bahru City Square Shopping Mall, 106 – 108 Jalan Wong Ah Fook, 80000 Johor Bahru, Contact: +607 – 226 3668 Opening Hours: Daily: 10:00am – 10:00pm
7. Plaza Angsana
The weekend is going to be huge for families! Strategically located along Jalan Tampoi, Plaza Angsana requires only 15 minutes’ drive from Johor Bahru City Centre. It features 5 levels with over 238 outlets to serve a large customer base.
Whether you’re looking for leisure, gourmet center, shopping or entertainment, Plaza Angsana has all of it. For shopping, the mall offers international brands as well as local brands. Latest closet, jewellery and bags can be found all over the malls.
Wide array of food and beverage are well-served here. It comes with two food courts serving dishes ranging from local cuisines to international cuisines.
Apart from that, the mall provides wheelchairs for disabled and amusement center for children. Bowling and karaoke can also be enjoyed here. Gift wrapping service is available at UO super store service counter.
Johor Bahru, one of the busiest city in Malaysia, boasts a regional shopping mall, AEON Mall Kulaijaya. Approximately 10km from Senai International Airport, it draws customer base from airport and nearby residential area. It’s also one of the favourite destinations for families and groups of friends.
Anchored by Summit, Heatwave, The Face Shop, Daiso, De’ Touch Beauty Care, the mall offers variety of retail services and products. Women who like grocery shopping shouldn’t miss out Aeon Supermarket located at ground floor. Here you can find whatever ingredients and food you want and the prices are cheap and affordable.
The excitement keeps on going with restaurants and food courts serving delightful dishes ranging from noodles, dim sum, fried rice to many other western dishes.
TGV Cinema is the feature of the mall. Book the cheap cinema tickets online and you get to enjoy all the latest releases in Aeon Kulaijaya.
Why is Aeon Kulajijaya mall worth visiting?
Free Wi-Fi available at the entire mall
Short queue in supermarket as compared to other AEON mall
Less crowded if compare with other shopping malls
Address: PTD 106273, Persiaran Indahpura Utama, Bandar Indahpura, 81000 Kulaijaya, Johor AEON Careline: 1-300-80-AEON(2366) Opening Hours: Sunday to Thursday: 10.00am – 10.00pm Friday to Saturday: 10.00am – 10.30pm
9. Sutera Mall
Spread over 677,000 square ft, Sutera Mall continues to be a popular destination for the fast growing residential communities of Taman Sutera Utama. Renovation completed in November 2011 has brought fresher look to the mall, creating an ambience that suits different festivals.
Open 365 days of the year, Sutera Mall features retailers like RSH, Fabiano Ricco, C&Y, Whoosh, Playboy, Yamaha and many popular brands. For customers interested in latest fashion trends, visit Trendy Zone located at level 2. You’ll find unlimited fashion products here.
Photo credits: suteramall.com
After shopping for the whole day, take a rest in any of the food and beverage outlets offered. Over 57 outlets options are available to cater to different customers need.
Take pleasure in the My Library in Sutera Mall. Aimed to improve the quality of lives of people, it is dedicated to serve and provide information and services for all.
Why is Sutera Mall worth visiting?
Boasts a unique setting, Sutera Walk equipped with colourful LED lightning.
Get to enjoy wonderful performances at Open Air Amphitheatre.
Full-stocked supermarket at all time.
Entertainment city is offered to provide complete shopping experience.
Very near to Legoland Malaysia
Address: 1, Jalan Sutera Tanjung 8/4, Taman Sutera Utama, 81300, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia. Contact: +607 – 558 9009 Opening Hours: 10:30am – 10:30pm
10. Komtar JBCC Mall
This is the youngest and the most fashionable place for shopping in Johor. JBCC Mall was officially launched only in November, 2014. The Johor Bahru City Centre [JBCC] is set to become the premiere destination for shopping, entertainment, and imaginative development not only in Southeast Asia, but in the whole world.
The new mall replaced a 35-year old complex and fully open to public less than for a year now. But nevertheless, many Popular Retailers Have Already Committed To Komtar JBCC and there you can find such brand stores, as:
Chanel Cosmetic;
Victoria’s Secret;
Sephora;
Swarovski;
Tumi;
Dr Martens;
Bath&Body Works and many others.
With the latest trends on display and entertainment, Komtar JBCC aims to inspire everyone by providing a new way to engage people every day. Smart, savvy, and delightful, this location is perfect for Sunday shopping, holidays and family trips.
There are diverse needs that must be met in the modern shopping experience. It must be entertaining, affordable, and yet still provide a comfortable experience.
For that reason, an emphasis on providing international luxury brands the opportunity to reinvigorate Johor Bahru has been Komtar JBCC’s primary focus.
The Komtar JBCC, a luxury shopping mall that will be compromised by two office towers, hotel and its retail, dining and entertainment area, is the big hit in the Johor market and a long-expected travel destination for many people. The RM1.5 billion project not only aims to rejuvenate business flow in the Johor Bahru district but also it is the great landmark of the heart of the city center.
Address: Johor Bahru City Centre, 80000 Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Opening Hours: Daily: 10:00am – 10:00pm Contact: +607-267 9900
11. Paradigm Mall JB
Paradigm Mall JB is a well-established regional shopping mall featuring over 600 shops spreading over 6 floors. It comes with a very modern and exquisite with a 4-star hotel and an ultra-modern 263 unit service apartment. Besides that, it is also JB new shopping mall.
It is located in a 13-acre portion of land and the latest city landmark in Johor. Benefits from JB city center, it offers easy access for residents from Johor. With only 20 minutes’ drive from Singapore, you’ll arrive at this splendid mall. It’s believed that the development of Paradigm Mall is able to boost Malaysia’s tourism internationally.
The mall features a high quality gourmet supermarket offering only excellent gourmet food and daily necessities. Renowned restaurants and food outlets are offered to serve the best local and international delicacies to customers. Besides, varieties of market retailers are offered to provide a comprehensive shopping experience.
The largest ice-skating rink in Johor, with over 20,000 sq ft is now made available in Paradigm Mall JB. It also features the biggest indoor rocknasium which is also the first one in Johor. The mall has made a great effort to provide as much entertainments as they could offer under the sole roof.
The setup applies a very unique retail concept that offers an opportunity for one to experience localized shopping at its best. That is not all because customers are also treated to a variety of feature including:
1.) A variety of family entertainment activities that are found in the one stop shop concept. This is a feature which is meant to benefit everyone including visitors and locals alike.
2.) A mixture of fashion lifestyles which are international in nature, specialty stores, popular restaurants, department stores, the largest indoors ice skating rink, family karaoke, a gourmet supermarket including the largest multiplex and much more.
3.) Offers different and original retail platform for all and is located in an ideal location in their need to expand and establish their footprints in the finest mall that this southern cosmopolitan has yet to experience.
This particular shopping mall is big with many retail possibilities and is easily accessible as it is about 10 minutes drive from Johor city centre and about 20 minutes from Legoland Malaysia, Iskandar Puteri (Nusajaya) and Sanrio Hello Kitty Town which are prime locations in Johor Bahru.
Why is Paradigm Mall JB worth visiting?
First and largest regional shopping mall in JB
First indoor rocknasium in Johor
Largest infoor ice-skating ring in Johor
Near to major tourist destination such as Legoland
Largest cinema in Johor Bahru
Address: 76, Jalan Mewah Ria 2/2, Taman Bukit Mewah, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. Contact: +603–7728 4773 / +603–7728 5773 Email:[email protected]
12. IKEA Tebrau Johor Bahru
IKEA is opened a new store in Johor Bahru (called IKEA Tebrau) on 16 November 2017 which will be located near Jalan Desa Tebrau and will be the first store in the southern region of Malaysia. It’s the largest IKEA store in South-East Asia.
The recruitment process for staff is ongoing. This is part of IKEA’s ambitious program to expand into Southeast Asia and the provision of affordable, functional and well designed Swedish home furnishings.
IKEA is well renowned for offering well-designed home furnishing and functional solutions at prices which are fair and are easily affordable.
It has well-focused customer oriented policies which incorporate services and activities that benefit the society. IKEA is fully owned and operated by Ikano Private limited. Its product variety is wide in a number of ways.
First, is its functionality where you’ll find everything you need for your home, be they plants and living-room furnishings or toys and whole kitchens.
Second is its vastness in style. And finally, is the combination of the two. Their range of products is wide in function and style at all times.
IKEA is an international company with many years of experience and will bring their experience to Johor to improve the lifestyles of the locals who will be exposed to international standards of products at a price that is affordable to a majority of the population.
The company will also create more job opportunities in the local area and thus contribute to the general development of the area.
How To Get To Shopping Mall Near Legoland Malaysia
Shopping malls in JB are interconnected by roads. Thus, car will be the best option to take you to the malls.
SGMYTAXI is now offering the most convenient and comfortable way to get to shopping malls in JB from Singapore. The private car services provided are excellent and highly rated in Singapore.
Experienced local drivers who are familiar with all the routes in Johor will bring you to and fro from the place you have quoted.
Reserve the car online and enjoy yourself throughout the ride.
Planning to buy some souvenirs for your loved ones after a wonderful vacation at Malacca but don’t know where to go?
This article gonna help you a lot!
To make your souvenirs shopping experience less hassle, we’ve find you the most sought-after souvenirs shop near the Jonker Street.
In this way, you don’t need to travel all around Malacca to find them!
Whether it is delicious local food products, lovely T-shirts, locally made handicrafts, beauty products or even art paintings, all of them can be purchased at reasonable prices.
There must be one that your family and friends will keep it as treasure!
Let’s search for it!
9 Best Places To Shop At Jonker Street For Souvenirs
1. San Shu Gong (三叔公)
With eye-catching red building, San Shu Gong is an all-in-one souvenir shop where you can grab all local goodies for friends.
Wide range of food items are offered here. Mostly they will provide samples in a small container. Try it first and decide your purchase later.
For durian lovers, a very unique food recommended for you is their durian jam. The taste is exotic and amazing. They also sell many authentic Nyonya pastries for those who enjoy Nyonya food.
If you want to take a break, just head to the Lao Qian Ice Café at second storey to enjoy heavenly cendol and white coffee. Then, you can continue shopping at anytime!
Address: 33, Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Malacca, Malaysia. Contact: +606-282 8381 Opening Hours:
Daily: 10:00am – 10:00pm
2. LW Nyonya Pineapple Tarts House
Pineapple tarts can be found anywhere over the Malaysia but if you want to have the authentic Nyonya Pineapple Tarts, you should go to the LW located in Malacca.
You know you have come to the right place when you see a giant pineapple tart displayed in front of the store. In 2004, this giant tart has been awarded the largest pineapple tart baked in Malaysia Book of Records.
Made from margarine, their pineapple tarts come with different flavour such as original butter flavour and pandan flavour. The pineapple jam inside has a very strong pineapple flavour and it is slightly fibrous.
Besides pineapple tarts, they sell variety of aromatic pastry which gives you the moreish taste.
Address: 95, Jalan Kubu, Batu Berendam, 75300 Melaka, Malaysia. Contact: +606-281 1626 Opening Hours:
Daily: 10:00am – 8:00pm
3. Nyonya Story Enterprise
With more than 20 years of pastry making experience, the master chef at Nyonya Story Enterprise makes plenty of cookies and local delicacies for sale. The best part is, they offer samples for most of the pastries.
Pineapple tart is their signature. With a unique buttery taste, the sticky-sweet pineapple jam inside could just melt inside your mouth yet it still retains its thread-like fibre.
Sometimes, you might be able to catch the samples right from the hot oven. And most of the time, you probably want to finish the whole box just after one bite.
You can pre-order the pineapple tarts here for Chinese New Year.
Address: 128, Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia. Opening Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Friday to Sunday: 10:00am – 12:00am
4. Orang Utan House
Opened in 1992, Orang Utan House is established by a famous local artist named Charles Cham. Originally this is a studio gallery showcasing all his art work but now, it transforms into a shop selling souvenirs and his lovely canvas artwork.
This shop is highly noticeable by the huge orang utan mural on the exterior wall of the building. Many visitors love to take photographs here.
Inside, there is a collection of contemporary paintings for sale. However, most people are here for their creative and one-of-a-kind T-shirts.
Well-designed and well-printed by the artist, the T-shirts boasts quirky taglines or inspirational quotes on it. The quality of these T-shirts are excellent too!
Customers are not allowed to take pictures in the shop.
Address: 59, Lorong Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia. Contact: +606-282 6872 Opening Hours:
Daily: 10:00am – 6:00pm
5. Jonker Gallery
To shop for exquisite and inexpensive souvenirs for your loved ones, Jonker Gallery is the ideal spot for you! Featuring locally-made handicrafts, Jonker Gallery is one of the largest retailers selling souvenirs in Malacca.
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There are several Jonker Gallery outlets scattered all over the Jonker Street. Some items are only sold at certain outlets.
Jonker Gallery is also a boutique selling pretty clothes for ladies. The blouses and shirts with cute flower prints received lots of love from the girls. Besides, they sell unique and quirky tees which are nowhere to be found in other shops.
Things you can buy:
Handicrafts
Fashion accessories
Footwear
Cute tee
Retro bags
Home decorations
Trinkets
Address: 21A, Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Malacca, Malaysia. Contact: +606-286 9840 Opening Hours:
Daily: 10:00am – 10:00pm
6. Jing Yuan Biscuit & Bakery (京园食品)
Jing Yuan is a humble bakery that sells pastries for many years. Once stepping at the entrance of the bakery, you instantly smell the aroma of the pastries they made.
Wide array of tasty biscuits is sold here. Among all, Chicken Floss Tou Sar Kok tops the list of customers’ favourite. It gradually becomes the signature snack at Jing Yuan.
Chicken Floss Tou Sar Kok is fresh made every day and manually packed by the staff. With a layer of tasty chicken floss on the top, it boasts a very crunchy outer but a big twist in inner texture. Inside, the sweet fillings are very smooth and soft. It feels like a sweet melting in your mouth.
They sell delicious Tau Sar Piah (bean paste pastry) as well. If you are a fan of it, grab a pack home!
Address: No.45-D, Jalan Ong Kim Wee, Melaka, 75300 Malacca, Malaysia. Opening Hours:
Daily: 8:00am – 9:00pm
7. Tan Kim Hock Product Centre
With over 100 food products sold within the premise, Tan Kim Hock Product Centre is an immensely famous souvenir shop among the locals and tourists.
Some of the food products are considered rare products because they can only be found in Malacca. But if you wonder how they taste, samples are available for customers.
All food products here are made from the raw materials that are grown at the estate of the company. Then, the food is processed at the company’s factories. This is to ensure the authenticity of food products.
Outside the shopping area there is a cendol stall operated by the store. You can have the durian cendol to cool yourself down in the hot afternoon.
Things you can buy:
Coconut candy
Gula Melaka
Medicated nutmeg balm
Cincalok
Dodol
Address: 85,87 &89, Jalan Bendahara, 75100 Melaka, Malaysia. Contact: +606-281 2763 Opening Hours:
Sunday to Friday: 9:00am – 7:00pm
Saturday & Public Holidays: 9:00am – 8:00pm
8. Sweet Summer Cottage
Featuring beautiful white furniture and floral decoration, Sweet Summer Cottage offers many beauty products made from natural ingredients. It truly sells the perfect souvenirs for ladies!
The most significant beauty product of Sweet Summer Cottage is the homemade soap. Using the traditional European method, the soap does not contain any chemical elements that harm our skin.
If you have sensitive skin, don’t worry because the homemade soaps are formulated to suit the weather in Malaysia and sensitive skin too. Just ask the staff to recommend the soap that suits your skin.
Things you can buy:
Homemade soap
Shampoos
Hair conditioners
Insect Repellents
Makeup
Lip Balms
Perfumes
Mask
Address: No.18, Jalan Hang Lekir, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia. Opening Hours:
Sunday to Thursday: 10:00am – 6:30pm
Friday & Saturday: 11:00am – 12:00pm
9. Ah Lan Beaded Shoes & Accessories (娘惹鞋专卖店)
Established in the 80’s, the shop sells handmade Nyonya beaded shoes and accessories which the owners seem to expertise in making it. They have been making hand-craft shoes for more than 30 years before the establishment.
The Nyonya beaded shoes are made from either leather materials or silk materials. Apart from that, they offer many kinds of beaded shoes such as tiny beads, cross strap, open toes and closed toes. All are delicately made by hand.
Sometimes, you will see them working on the beaded shoes in the shop. You’ll truly be amazed at their artwork.
Besides beaded shoes, they sell dancing shoes too. However, this is only available under special requests.
Things you can buy:
Nyonya beaded shoes
Ladies’ scandals
Bound feet shoes
Beaded bags
Nyonya sarong kebaya
Address: 84, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia. Contact: +606-283 0957 Opening Hours:
Daily: 10:00am – 7:00pm
