Type Former water well Opened 1459 | Completed 1459 Phone +60 6-283 6538 | |
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Location Malacca City, Malacca, Malaysia Address Jalan Puteri Hang Li Poh, Kampung Bukit China, 75100 Melaka, Malaysia Similar Church of St Francis Xavier - M, St Peter's Church - Malacca, Hang Jebat Mausoleum, Stadthuys, Proclamation of Independ | ||
The Hang Li Poh's Well (Malay: Perigi Hang Li Poh), also known as King's Well, is a historical water well in Malacca City, Malacca, Malaysia. It is the oldest water well in Malaysia.
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History
The well was built in 1459 by the followers of Hang Li Poh as the main water source in the town. After conquering Malacca in 1511, the Portuguese secured the well and used it as their main water source supply. After conquering Malacca in 1677, the Dutch surrounded the well with solid brick walls to protect the well. However, during the British period, they neglected the well and let it fall into despair.
Function
Nowadays the water from the well is not that clean. It has also become a wishing well for visitors.
References
Hang Li Poh's Well Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA