Taman Warisan Dunia Jonker Walk, Malacca

Taman Warisan Dunia Jonker Walk (GPS: 2.19683, 102.24662), (Traditional Chinese: 鷄塲街世遺公園, Simplified Chinese: 鸡场街世遗公园, Pinyin: Jī Chǎng Jiē Shì Yí Gōngyuán) is a public park in Malacca. It is located on Jalan Hang Jebat, also called Jonker Walk. Created in the year 2010, the paved park is landscaped with shrubs and potted plants.

The centrepiece of Taman Warisan Dunia Jonker Walk is the sculpture of Malacca's favourite son, Datuk Wira Dr Gan Boon Leong (1937 - ), regarded as the Father of Bodybuilders in Malaysia. (It's not the only sculpture of Dr Gan in Melaka; there's another three at other spots). Dr Gan held various bodybuilding titles including Mr Universe (2000, honorary), Mr Asia (1956), Mr Malaysia and Mr Melaka. He was also the President of the Malaysian Bodybuilding Association.

Also found at Taman Warisan Dunia Jonker Walk are sculptures of various animals of the Chinese zodiac. The park has become a popular stopover point for tourists going through Jalan Hang Jebat.

Taman Warisan Dunia Jonker Walk is on the Map of Jalan Hang Jebat, Melaka

360° View of Taman Warisan Dunia Jonker Walk on Google Maps Street View

Taman Warisan Dunia Jonker Walk

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