Sultan's Well, Perigi Hang Li Poh

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Jalan Puteri Hang Li Poh, Kampung Bukit China, 75100 Melaka, Malaysia +60 6283-653-8

Sultan's Well, also known as Perigi Hang Li Poh, is a historical landmark located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This well has been a popular tourist attraction for many years and is believed to have been built during the Ming Dynasty in the early 15th century. Legend has it that the well was commissioned by a Sultan for his Chinese wife, Hang Li Poh, who was homesick and missed the taste of Chinese water. The well's water is said to have medicinal properties, and locals and visitors alike come to drink from it. The well has been beautifully preserved, with traditional Chinese archways and a garden surrounding it. It is a testament to the historical and cultural significance of the area and is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in Malaysia's rich heritage.

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Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
Children
- Good for kids

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Cheyenne kelly

March 22, 2024

It is a good historical location. We can feel how people get their fresh water in the past. This is considered big well. Diameter is big...

Los angeles

March 22, 2024

It is situated beside a temple and a very well maintained garden. One of the best and clean garden I have seen. There is no parking provided but there is a short street of shops opposite which could house about 4 to 5 cars

Minerva mclitchie

March 22, 2024

Saw this in Feb before the Malaysian MCO closed everything down. The Hang Li Po Well is a heritage site of Melaka and is a historical well that dates back to the 15th century. Initially built by the Sultan Mansur Syah for the exclusive use of his Chinese queen, its importance over the centuries is due to the reliable water supply. The well is housed in a small fort which was built by the Dutch to guard this important source of freshwater. The well is now covered with a metal cover and you can still look into it. There’s water in the well, but it’s becoming overgrown with plants. It’s not the most exciting thing to see in Melaka, but worth a quick look if you have time and like history.

Rhiannon

March 22, 2024

Hopefully this will be maintained as part of heritage forever. A well that had been part of few plots in assassination of adversaries Infiltrators used poison to intoxicate the well water. To prevent the recurrence of the unfortunate events, walls were built with holes for water distribution and defense. Chinese presidents were here. This is located right in front of Bukit China.

Jeff (omo)

March 22, 2024

The well itself is simple with some description on the notice board but nice landscaping around it. Plenty of carpark opposite the premises.

Damiem chamness

March 22, 2024

Worth to go as a historical site

Ashley huston

March 22, 2024

This is an ancient well dating back to the Malacca sultanate in the 15th centuries. It is also known as the King's well. It has been told that this is a significant well as a source of water for the merchants and local people at that time, and it would never dry up even during dry seasons. This well has gone through many histories, it has been poisoned twice by enemies attacking Malacca at that time. At present, it is well-maintained and an important historical site. It is beside the Sam Po Keng temple, and it is worth the visit, but I would suggest to come by Grab as parking is difficult in the vicinity.